Question

at the time of the louisiana purchase, the united states government did not know much about most of the land it was buying. but the government had some information about the natural resources in certain parts of the territory. a natural resource is an environmental feature that people use to meet their needs.

the items below show some of the ways that the united states government hoped to use these resources. match each use to the correct resource below.

to farm many kinds of crops
to easily transport traded goods
to make houses, wagons, and boats

resource expected use
the mississippi river
lumber from forests
healthy soil

Explanation:

• The Mississippi River is a major waterway, ideal for transporting goods.
• Lumber from forests is a wood resource used to build structures and vessels.
• Healthy soil provides the nutrients needed for growing various crops.

Answer:

• the Mississippi River: to easily transport traded goods
• Lumber from forests: to make houses, wagons, and boats
• Healthy soil: to farm many kinds of crops