Social Studies - GRADE 4 OHIO Flashcards
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Name 3 natural resources found in Ohio
water, coal and trees
Name an Ohio resource that can be mixed to make concrete
sand and gravel
Name a fossil fuel
coal
Limestone can be used for:
building stone
steel
concrete
road construction
What are the 3 non renewable resources found in Ohio?
gypsum, salt and sandstone
Where in Ohio is sandstone mined?
Eastern Ohio
Give three examples of renewable resources
water, trees and soil
Why do you think some resources are nonrenewable?
Some resources are nonrenewable because they can’t be replaced after use.
Who helped restore the forests in Ohio?
Johnny Appleseed and Louis Marie Bromfield
What is conservation?
Conservation is the care and protection of natural resources.
Why are wet lands important?
Wet lands are important because they trap harmful substances before they reach rivers and streams.
Where in Ohio are glass and automobiles made?
Northwestern Ohio
What are the major industries in Northeastern Ohio?
steel
ceramics
plastic
Dayton is well known for which manufacturing industry?
automobiles
What are Cincinnati’s main industries?
soap
detergents
other chemicals
Who began Ohio’s salt mining industry in the eastern part of Ohio?
The Native Americans
What is Ohio’s biggest mining industries?
coal
Approximately how many acres of forest does Ohio have?
8 million acres
Name examples of Ohio’s livestock
dairy cows cattle turkeys hens
Where are Ohio’s largest forests found?
Southeastern Ohio
What is coal and how is it formed?
Coal is a valuable mineral resource and also fossil fuel. It is formed in the earth from the remains of plants or animals. It forms over one million years.
Why is conservation important to Ohio’s future?
Conservation is important to Ohio’s future because if we don’t take care of our resources, we will run out of them and not be able to live.
Explain things Ohio farmers do to raise the quality of their crops?
Ohio farmers raise the quality of their crops by adding fertilizer to make soil richer.
What are the four main industries in Ohio?
manufacturing
agriculture
forestry
mining
