Natural Resources
This is something found in nature that is useful to humans.
Natural Resources
These animals transfer pollen from one flower to another
Pollinators
This is an area where living and nonliving things interact.
Ecosystem
This refers to the condition of the atmosphere at a particular time.
Weather
These high, wispy clouds are often associated with fair weather
Cirrus Clouds
Name three examples of mineral resources found in Virginia.
Coal, Limestone, Granite, Sand, Gravel
Name two ways plants are important to the ecosystem.
Provide food, oxygen, and shelter
Prevent erosion
Create habitats
Name three examples of ecosystems.
Forest, Pond, Ocean, Mountain
This refers to the average weather conditions over a long period of time.
Climate
These puffy clouds are often associated with fair weather.
Cumulus Clouds
This area of land drains all the streams and rainfall to a common outlet.
Watershed
Name two things plants need for photosynthesis.
Sunlight, Carbon dioxide, Water
This is a group of organisms of the same species that live in the same place at the same time.
Population
Name three types of extreme weather.
Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Severe Thunderstorms
These flat clouds are often associated with overcast conditions and light rain or drizzle.
Stratus Clouds
Name two ways that forests are important to Virginia.
Provides building materials, fuel, and habitats
prevents erosion
Explain how the amount of sunlight affects plant growth.
More sunlight generally leads to more plant growth, as it provides more energy for photosynthesis.
This is all the populations of different species that live in the same place at the same time.
Community
This tool is used to measure air pressure.
Barometer
These towering clouds can produce thunderstorms.
Cumulonimbus Clouds
Explain how the geography of Virginia affects the types of natural resources found in the state.
The different regions have varied landforms and climates, leading to a diversity of resources. For example, the steep and rocky land in some regions makes farming difficult.
Explain why photosynthesis is critical for the survival of both plants and animals.
Plants produce oxygen during photosynthesis, which animals need to breathe. Animals also eat plants or other animals that have eaten plants to obtain energy.
Describe how the components of an ecosystem interact with each other.
Living things depend on each other for food and shelter. They also rely on nonliving things like air, water, and sunlight for survival.
Explain how weather conditions can affect ecosystems.
Extreme weather can damage habitats, kill organisms, and change the availability of resources.
Explain the difference between high pressure and low pressure air masses and the weather associated with each.
High pressure brings clear skies and light winds, while low pressure brings stormy weather and strong winds.