Virginias Natural Resources By Miss Oberlander Anticipation Guide
Virginia’s Natural Resources By Miss Oberlander
Anticipation Guide �Before reading #1 -5
Listening Guide
Natural Resources Reading �What did you list? � Part A �What did you learn? � Part B � *Let’s grade your answers with a red pen together!
What is a resource? �Things people use to survive
Natural Resource Sand water Trees for lumber �A material found in nature that people use. �They help us meet our needs.
Resources Natural Resources Renewable Resources Man-made Resources Nonrenewable Resources
Nonrenewable Resource �A material that cannot be replaced after use. �Example: Coal �Once it is used, it’s gone!
Think of some other NONrenewable resources!
Renewable Resource �A material that, with careful planning, can be replaced or replenished after use.
Fossil Fuel �Fuel formed in the earth from ancient plant and animal remains coal oil
How Coal is “Made” Fossil Fuel
Where “oil” is found fossil fuel
Mineral �Something that comes from the Earth and is removed by mining
Erosion �The wearing away of soil by water and wind
Pollute �To harm earth’s land, air, or water by making it dirty
Runoff �When the water runs across hard surfaces collecting oil, dirt, and pollutants. It can then flow into a river and pollute the water.
Conserve �To keep something from becoming damaged or lost.
Natural Resources of Virginia Song To the tune of “One Little, Two Little, Three Little Indians” Natural resources; they’re all around us! Forests, coal, soil, wildlife, and sand, Aggregates, clean water, and arable land— Virginia’s natural resources!
Forests �Natural and cultivated forests are a widespread resource in Virginia �Carbon-dioxide �Paper �Wood products for buildings
Natural �Appears naturally �Many types of trees �Grows all over the place
Cultivated �Grows in rows �Planted by people �Typically one type of tree
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)
Minerals �Coal �Limestone �Granite �Sand �Gravel
Limestone �Used to make patios �Landscaping rock �Road gravel �Cement �An ingredient in toothpaste!
Granite is used to make: • Countertops • Tile • Curbing • Buildings
Gravel Is used for: �Driveways �Drainage �Erosion control �Construction-related purposes
Wildlife �Deer �Bear �Wild turkey �Waterfowl �Quail �Rabbit �Squirrel
Aquatic Organisms �Bass �Perch �Trout �Catfish �Crabs
Clean Water �Drinking �Washing
Clean Air �For breathing � Animals � People
Beautiful Scenery �For recreation �And tourism
Soil �Virginia’s soil and land support a great variety of life, provide space for economic activities, and offer a variety of recreational opportunities.
Natural Resources of Virginia Song To the tune of “One Little, Two Little, Three Little Indians” Natural resources; they’re all around us! Forests, coal, soil, wildlife, and sand, Aggregates, clean water, and arable land— Virginia’s natural resources!
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