Wyoming's Resources

What are

Wyoming's Natural Resources?

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Introduction

Wyoming is home to a big variety of natural resources. These resources make it possible for people to raise food, create useful items, and produce energy. Wyoming's resources also give us a fun place to explore, relax, and vacation. It is our job to take care of these resources so they will be here for our children and our grandchildren. Taking care of our resources is called "stewardship." Complete all three missions to learn more about Wyoming's resources, and how we can all be good stewards of them!

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Your Mission

Complete each mission to discover Wyoming's many resources and how we can all be good stewards for our state.

Mission 01 - Agriculture

Identify Wyoming's agriculture resources. Pay special attention to which crops and livestock are grown in different counties. Learn more about the different crops and livestock by clicking on the symbols in the map key. Watch for helpers who have tips on how to be a good steward!

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Wyoming's Agriculture Resources

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Question 1/3

Not all people who work in agriculture are farmers or ranchers. Which one of these jobs is also involved in agriculture?

Veterinarian

Geologist

Tour Guide

Question 2/3

True or False?Cattle, sheep and hay are raised in every county in Wyoming.

False

True

Question 3/3

Which map symbol tells you what counties grow wheat, barley, and oats?

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Mission 02 - Minerals & Energy

Identify Wyoming's mineral and energy resources. Pay special attention to which minerals or energy sources are produced in different counties. Learn more about the minerals and energy sources by clicking on the symbols in the map key. Watch for helpers who have tips on how to be a good steward!

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Wyoming's Mineral & Energy Resources

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Question 1/3

True or False?You can find oil wells in every Wyoming county.

False

True

Question 2/3

How are mining and energy companies good stewards of Wyoming?

Dumping waste

Not paying taxes

Reclamation

Question 3/3

Which map symbol shows you where you might find a coal mine?

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Mission 03 - Recreation & Tourism

Identify Wyoming's recreation and tourism resources.Pay special attention to the recreation and tourism opportunities in each county. Click on the symbols in the map key to learn more about each type of tourist attraction or recreational activity. Watch for helpers who have tips about how to be a good steward!

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Wyoming's Recreation & Tourism Resources

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Question 1/3

Which map symbol shows you which counties have ski areas?

Question 2/3

What is one example of being a good steward when you visit a recreation area?

Visit when the park is closed

Hike anywhere you want

Follow posted rules

Question 3/3

True or False? There are two national monuments in Wyoming.

False

True

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Mission Complete!

You're now an expert on the stewardship of Wyoming's resources! Use what you know to draw a bookmark illustrating this message. Then ask your teacher or parents to send us your artwork for the Bookmark Contest!

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