🗺️ MAP MASTERS
What part of a map explains its symbols and colors?
Map key/legend
What carries water to farms and crops?
Irrigation systems
Name one major Utah landform.
Mountains, deserts, valleys, or plateaus
Utah is very dry. What danger can this increase?
Wildfires/drought
Why did farmers build irrigation systems in Utah?
To bring water to crops
What type of map shows where lots of people live?
Population map
What structure holds back water and can create a reservoir?
Dam
Why are Utah’s mountains important for water?
They collect snow that melts into water
What natural hazard happens when the ground suddenly shakes?
Earthquake
Why were railroads built?
To move people and goods faster
A population map shows many people in one area. Can that map alone prove WHY they live there?
No; you need more evidence/maps
What transportation system changed Utah by connecting communities across the country?
Railroad
Utah is in which two hemispheres?
Northern and Western
What Utah air-quality problem can trap pollution in valleys?
Inversion
A Utah town doesn't have enough water. What could people build to help?
Dam, reservoir, or irrigation system
What type of map could help you see where forests and plants grow?
Vegetation map
Name TWO ways people have changed Utah's environment.
Dams, irrigation, roads, railroads, cities, etc.
How can geography affect where people build cities?
People often choose flatter land near water/resources/transportation
Utah has mountains, dry land, and earthquakes. Name TWO ways people can prepare for these hazards.
Emergency kits, fire safety, earthquake plans, etc.
People changed Utah's land for transportation, farming, and water. What do all three have in common?
They help people meet their needs
A water map and population map show similar patterns. What hypothesis could you make?
People may choose to live near available water
True or False: People have changed Utah's environment to meet their needs.
True
Explain one way Utah's geography affects how people LIVE.
Answers vary:One way Utah’s geography affects how people live is that many people live near mountains and valleys where there is more water and flatter land for homes and roads.
A Utah town has dry vegetation, strong winds, and no rain for weeks. What hazard should residents prepare for, and WHY?
Wildfire because vegetation is very dry and fire can spread quickly
You are a Utah planner. You can build a dam, railroad, or irrigation system. Which would you choose and WHY? → Answers vary; student must defend choice with evidence/reasoning
Answers vary;
I would build an irrigation system because it would bring water to dry areas so people could grow crops and have water for their communities.