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Two Harbors, Different Work

Compare two seaside places and explain how their natural resources support different industries and jobs.

Grade 4Social StudiesInteractive · Printable

Aligned toECO.4.1

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  • 1 C3 Framework standard
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  • 14 questions
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Format
Interactive · Printable
Grade
Grade 4
Subject
Social Studies
Question types
Fill in the blank, Multiple choice, Circle the answer, Short answer

About this worksheet

What students practice

  • Students explain how natural resources shape industries in two regions.
  • Students connect specific jobs to the natural resources used by their industries.
  • Students use evidence to compare economic choices in two seaside places.

How to use

Read the harbor report together, then have students cite details as they answer the comparison and application questions.

Curriculum

C3 Framework standard covered

ECO.4.1

Explain how a region's natural resources shape its industries and jobs.

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Two Harbors, Different Work

See how natural resources guide industries and jobs.

Read the harbor report

Read about two seaside places. Then answer the questions using details from the report.

A Report from the Shore

Brinewatch and Cedar Shoal are towns on the same coast, but their shorelines are different. Brinewatch has a deep, protected harbor. Large boats can enter safely, even when waves are strong. The harbor also has a rocky shoreline and nearby forests.

These resources help shape Brinewatch's work. Cargo ships bring goods to its docks, so dockworkers load and unload them. Boatbuilders and repair crews work near the water because boats can reach their shops easily. Workers also cut some nearby trees into lumber for crates and boat parts. Truck drivers carry goods between the docks, shops, and inland towns.

Cedar Shoal has broad, shallow tidal flats. Twice each day, the ocean covers and uncovers these flats. The clean, moving water supports oyster beds. The town's sandy dunes and wide beach also attract visitors who enjoy walking and watching birds.

Cedar Shoal's work grows from these resources. Oyster farmers place and care for oyster beds, while shell sorters and seafood packers prepare oysters for sale. Guides lead visitors along the dunes and beach, and small inns hire people to care for guests. These jobs are not the same as Brinewatch's jobs because the two places can use different natural resources.

The towns sometimes trade with each other. A Brinewatch boatbuilder may buy oysters from Cedar Shoal for a community meal. A Cedar Shoal inn may order wooden tables made with Brinewatch lumber. The resources of each place influence what people make, sell, and do for work.

1.
What best explains why Brinewatch and Cedar Shoal have different kinds of work?
  • A. The towns use the same resources but choose different job names.
  • B. The towns are far apart, so workers cannot trade with each other.
  • C. Each town has shoreline resources that support different industries.
  • D. Each town sends all of its workers to jobs in inland cities.
2.
Brinewatch's deep, protected water is a natural
Word bank: resource · industry · visitor · trade

 .

3.
Circle the TWO details that best show how a natural resource leads to work in a town.

Brinewatch has a deep, protected harbor where large boats can enter.Dockworkers load and unload goods from ships at Brinewatch.The towns sometimes trade with each other.A community meal may include food from the coast.

4.
Why would boat repair crews be likely to work near Brinewatch's harbor?
  • A. Boats can reach the repair shops through the protected water.
  • B. The town's beaches bring visitors who need repaired boats.
  • C. The tidal flats provide oysters for the repair crews.
  • D. The nearby forest makes every kind of boat unnecessary.
5.
Which comparison is supported by the report?
  • A. Brinewatch depends on beaches, while Cedar Shoal depends on deep water.
  • B. Both towns mainly use forests to support the same lumber industry.
  • C. Cedar Shoal's beach supports cargo ships, while Brinewatch's tidal flats support oyster farms.
  • D. Brinewatch's deep harbor supports boat work, while Cedar Shoal's tidal flats support oyster work.
6.
Complete the comparison.
Word bank: docks · oyster beds · dunes · forests

Brinewatch's harbor supports cargo  , while Cedar Shoal's tidal flats support  .

7.
Use two details from the report to explain how Brinewatch's natural resources shape its industries and jobs.

Apply the idea

Use what you learned from the report to reason about new seaside places and choices.

8.
Kelp Cove has wide beds of kelp growing in its cool coastal water. Which new industry would most likely grow there?
  • A. A company that cuts inland trees into lumber
  • B. A business that dries and packs kelp for food products
  • C. A shop that repairs snowplows for mountain roads
  • D. A farm that raises cattle on dry grassland
9.
Granite Point has large deposits of granite close to its shore. Which job would be most closely connected to that resource?
  • A. A guide who leads bird walks across the dunes
  • B. An oyster farmer who tends shallow-water beds
  • C. A stone cutter who prepares granite for buildings
  • D. A boat captain who carries visitors to a beach
10.
If Cedar Shoal's oyster beds were damaged for one season, which change would be most likely?
  • A. Oyster farmers and seafood packers might have less work.
  • B. Brinewatch's cargo docks would close because Cedar Shoal has no boats.
  • C. Cedar Shoal's dunes would turn into forests for lumber.
  • D. Boatbuilders in Brinewatch would begin harvesting oysters there.
11.
A school wants to start a training program for boat repair. Which location from the report would be the better choice, and why?
  • A. Cedar Shoal, because its oyster beds supply metal for tools
  • B. Cedar Shoal, because visitors usually repair boats on beaches
  • C. Either town, because natural resources do not affect job locations
  • D. Brinewatch, because its protected harbor brings boats near repair shops
12.
Cedar Shoal wants to add jobs while continuing to use its coastal resources. Which plan best fits the report?
  • A. Build a lumber mill that depends on a large inland forest.
  • B. Train more guides to lead visitors along the dunes and beach.
  • C. Move the town's oyster farms to Brinewatch's rocky shoreline.
  • D. Replace the tidal flats with cargo docks for large ships.
13.
Compare one industry or job in Brinewatch with one industry or job in Cedar Shoal. Explain how a natural resource supports each one.
14.
Which conclusion is best supported by both towns in the report?
  • A. A town can develop the same industries even when its resources change.
  • B. Natural resources matter mainly to workers who sell food.
  • C. The resources found in a place can influence the industries and jobs there.
  • D. Seaside towns usually avoid trading with places that have different resources.

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