What is the careful use of our natural resources called?
conservation
What are some examples of renewable resources?
water, wood, soil
Long Island stretches out into what ocean?
Atlantic Ocean
What is a major part of the economy of the Southern Tier Region?
Agriculture/Farming
What makes a resource renewable?
It can be replaced.
What formed the Finger Lakes from streams into long, thin, very deep lakes?
Glaciers
What kind of land covers most of Western New York region?
Mostly flat land
What major city is in the Capital District Region?
Albany
What are some examples of nonrenewable resources?
oil, natural gas, & metals
What are some ways you can conserve natural resources?
reduce, reuse, recycle
What is an example of a natural resource?
forests, minerals (iron & copper), fuels (oil & coal), farming soil
What is New York's most valuable resource?
people
What type of resources are found in the environment?
natural resources
What helps create a strong economy?
jobs
Why is New York City a large trading port?
It is located on one of the world's largest natural harbors.
What are the 2 kinds of resources?
renewable & nonrenewable
What is the North Country Region known as?
The foothills of the Adirondacks.
What region in NYS do we live in?
North Country Region
What is the way people use or produce natural resources, goods, and services?
economy
How many regions of New York State are there?
9 Regions
Why does the Hudson Valley Region have a long history of farming?
People settled along the Hudson River.
What are resources that can be changed into something usable called?
raw materials
What is one thing Central New York Region is known for?
Fresh produce & recreational activities
What makes a resource nonrenewable?
Once it is used up, it is gone forever.
What is something found in nature that people can use?
A Natural Resource
When Lake Erie and Lake Ontario meet what do they form?
Niagara Falls