By Miss Oberlander

Virginia’s Natural Resources

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Natural Resources Reading

Things people use to survive

What is a resource?

A material found in nature that people use.

They help us meet our needs.

Natural ResourceSand and water

Trees for lumber

Resources

Natural Resources

Renewable Resources

Non-renewable Resources

Man-made Resources

A material that cannot be replaced after use.

Example: CoalOnce it is used, it’s gone!

Nonrenewable Resource

Think of some other NON-renewable resources!

A material that, with careful planning, can be replaced or replenished after use.

Renewable Resource

Fuel formed in the earth from ancient plant and animal remains

Fossil Fuel

oil

coal

How Coal is “Made” Fossil Fuel

Where “oil” is found fossil fuel

Something that comes from the Earth and is removed by mining

Mineral

The wearing away of soil by water and wind

Erosion

To harm earth’s land, air, or water by making it dirty

Pollute

When the water runs across hard surfaces collecting oil, dirt, and pollutants. It can then flow into a river and pollute the water.

Runoff

To keep something from becoming damaged or lost.

Conserve

Natural resources; they’re all around us!

Forests, coal, soil, wildlife, and sand,

Aggregates, clean water, and arable land—

Virginia’s natural resources!

Natural Resources of Virginia SongTo the tune of “One Little, Two Little, Three Little Indians”

Natural and cultivated forests are a widespread resource in Virginia

Carbon-dioxidePaperWood productsfor buildings

Forests

Appears naturallyMany types of treesGrows all over the place

Natural

Grows in rowsPlanted by peopleTypically one type of tree

Cultivated

Arable (farmable) land

Coal

•Electric power when heated

•Fossil fuel

Sand•mixing cement and mortar •in sandpits for children •as a base when laying a footpath •making glass •mixing with heavy soil to make it lighter •spreading on icy roads •sandblasting •sandpaper •mixing with seeds when sowing

Aggregates (Rocks)

CoalLimestoneGraniteSandGravel

Minerals

Used to make patiosLandscaping rockRoad gravelCementAn ingredient in toothpaste!

Limestone

Granite

is used to make:

•Countertops•Tile•Curbing•Buildings

Is used for:DrivewaysDrainageErosion controlConstruction-related purposes

Gravel

DeerBearWild turkeyWaterfowl QuailRabbitSquirrel

Wildlife

BassPerchTroutCatfishCrabs

Aquatic Organisms

DrinkingWashing

Clean Water

For breathingAnimalsPeople

Clean Air

For recreationAnd tourism

Beautiful Scenery

Virginia’s soil and land support a great variety of life, provide space for economic activities, and offer a variety of recreational opportunities.

Soil

Natural resources; they’re all around us!

Forests, coal, soil, wildlife, and sand,

Aggregates, clean water, and arable land—

Virginia’s natural resources!

Natural Resources of Virginia SongTo the tune of “One Little, Two Little, Three Little Indians”