1. Virginia’s Natural Resources
By Miss Oberlander

2. Natural Resource A material found in nature that people use.
Trees for
lumber
Sand and water
A material found in nature that people use.
They help us meet our needs.

3. Nonrenewable Resource
A material that cannot be replaced after use.

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

5. Fossil Fuel
Fuel formed in the earth from ancient plant and animal remains
oil
coal

6. Mineral
Something that comes from the Earth and is removed by mining

7. Erosion
The wearing away of soil by water and wind

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

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

10. Conserve
To keep something from becoming damaged or lost.