SS 10/3 Unit 3 Resources Flashcards

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are things that can be replaced after we use them, like trees and grass.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are things that cannot be replaced, like oil or coal.

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Why are trees an important resource in New York?

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Trees are used to make houses and furniture. After they are cut down, new trees are planted, which makes them a renewable resource.

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What do dairy farms produce?

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Dairy farms produce milk, cheese, butter, and yogurt.

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Why is water a vital resource in New York?

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Water is important for drinking, farming, and trade, and it comes from lakes and rivers.

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What is an economy?

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An economy is the system of how people make and spend money in a place.

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How do natural resources affect the economy?

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Natural resources create jobs and help build businesses. For example, people worked in factories, farms, and mines in New York because of the resources there.

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Why are educated and trained workers important for the economy?

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Educated and trained workers help businesses grow and succeed.

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9
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Why is Syracuse called “Salt City”?

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Syracuse is called “Salt City” because large deposits of salt were found there, and people moved to the area to work in the salt mines.

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10
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What is pollution?

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Pollution is when harmful things get into the air, water, or ground and make them dirty or unhealthy.

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What other sources of energy are New Yorker’s turning to?

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Wind power, water power and solar power

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12
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Where does the main energy used in New York State come from?

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Fossil Fuels

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