Virginia's Industry and Technology

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Objective

I can describe how resources, geography, and new inventions help Virginia grow and change.

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Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Name three natural resources that are important to Virginia's economy, according to the video.

2

Describe how Virginia's geography, specifically its access to water, has helped one particular industry grow.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe how one of Virginia's natural resources helps a specific industry in the state. Explain how Virginia's location and geography help one of its industries grow and change. Give an example of how a new technology or invention has helped Virginia's economy develop, as discussed in the video.

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