Title: Explain the importance of natural resources management and applied methods.
Course: Agriscience & Technology (18001-18A) > Section: Exploring Natural Resources

Explanation should include

- defining natural resources, extraction, depletion, protection, and management of natural resources
- describing the major categories of natural resources (e.g., soil, water, air, minerals) in Virginia and in the United States
- explaining wildlife and habitat management
- explaining renewable and nonrenewable natural resources
- explaining what makes something a natural resource
- explaining the difference between biotic and abiotic natural resources
- discussing the role farmers play as stewards of the land
- identifying U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why are natural resources a valuable part of life?
- What are some things one could do to conserve natural resources?
- What is the difference between conservation and preservation of natural resources?
- What local, state, and federal agencies are involved in conservation?
- What are some careers related to natural resource management?
- What are some of the targeted wildlife species for which natural resources are being managed in Virginia?
- How do invasive species affect the management of natural resources?
- What benefit does the ethical management of wildlife have in a community?
- What agencies work with private landowners to help establish quality habitat for wildlife management?