Virginia’s Natural Resources
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Transcript of Virginia’s Natural Resources
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”