Americans sometimes finger the uvular fricatives (r) in German as harsh, but French has the same sound and French doesn't get called harsh, Sharon Inkelas, a professor of linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley, told The Huffington Post in an email.
National Parks: National Parks in Massachusetts; Natural Resources: Fertile Connecticut River Valley soils, most rich in peat, deposits of sand and gravel, glacial stones and boulders (granite, marble) are the most important natural resources of Massachusetts. Newspapers: Massachusetts; Nickname: for Massachusetts; Non-transients: Find A Grave
Rhode Island's waters are home to more than 200 species of fish and shellfish. Among the most abundant ocean fish are swordfish, tuna, and marlin. The local variety of clam is known as the quahog. Natural Resources Rhode Island's greatest natural resource is Narragansett Bay. It has long provided a living to fishermen and clammers. And it is a playground for vacationers. Rhode Island has sand, gravel, and some usable granite and limestone. Otherwise, its mineral resources are extremely limited.