Social Studies 1
What physical features form our country's borders?
Great lakes and Rio Grande
Name one region of the United States that the Mississippi River runs through
Midwest or Southern
What can people do in cities to adapt to a growing population?
Conserving land, buy cars that do not pollute the air, heat from the sun, or wind as power, clean up beaches, parks and lakes
9x4
36
Do 10 jumping jacks
GOOD JOB!
A body of land surrounded by water on 3 sides while the remaining side is connected to a larder landmass or mainland.
What are the characteristics of an island
A land form surrounded by water
How does building a dam affect the environment?
It turns moving water into stagnant water, affecting the natural ecosystems below the water.
8x5
40
Do 15 push ups!
Let me see that sweat!!
Describe a plateau
A broad flat area of high land that is raised above the surrounding terrain.
Name one difference between the Arctic Climate and a Desert Climate
Temperature, rainfall, vegetation
What is a glacier?
A large, persistent body of dense crystalline ice and snow that slowly forms on land and moves downslope or outward under its own weight
9x9
81
Jump around for 30 seconds!
Jump up jump up and get DOWN!
What is a Hurricane?
What physical features do the northeast and southeast have in common?
Farms and coastlines
what is an earthquake
A violent shaking of the earth
24x3
72
Do 15 sit ups
ABS OF STEEL
After setting up a mine to get minerals from the Earth, what would be a good environmental practice for miners to take?
They work to plant trees and other vegetation into the land previously being used.
Name two climate regions found in the US
Forest, grasslands, tundra and deserts
What region of the US has the largest agricultural areas?
Midwest
210x2
420
Do 20 high knees