1. Natural Resoures

2. What Makes America Great? America has abundant natural resources. The United States has a variety of resources. The United States is a leading agricultural producer.

3. Down on the Farm 3% of the U.S. population farms The U.S. produces enough food to feed itself and export the excess. America’s large land area, wide variety of soils and climates helps its farming industry.

4. The Resources The Great Plains produce foods such as corn, soybeans and wheat. The soils of the River valleys are ideal for farming. 33% of the U.S. is forested.

5. Water! The U.S. exports hydroelectricity. America’s abundant water is also ideal for all types of fishing.

6. Energy and Mineral Resources The U.S. holds 25% of the world’s coal reserves. The U.S. produces large quantities of oil but must still import most of what it needs.

7. Where is this stuff? Oil is found along the gulf coast TX and LA. Iron is abundant in MN, MI and AL Lead and Zinc- ID, MO Copper- AZ Gold and Silver - NV