1-1 States and Regions
An area in which many features are similar is ____.
a region
Describe the Coastal Plain
flat low land along the Atlantic Ocean
What is a drainage basin?
the land around a river system
Why does the distance from the equator affect the climate?
The sun shines more directly at the equator and makes those areas close to the equator warmer.
How would you find 38N 82W?
Three largest countries in North America are
United States, Canada, and Mexico
What wore down the Appalachians?
erosion
What is a tributary?
a small river that flows into a larger river
How does the Earth sun relationship cause seasons?
When the Earth tilts toward the sun you get summer. When it is facing away from the sun you get winter.
A century is _____.
100 years
Northeast region's climate compared to the Southwest
northeast is cooler, southwest is hot and dry all the time
What state includes most of the Great Basin?
Nevada
What does modify mean?
to change
What is irrigation?
a water system to help grow plants
What are some natural resources?
soil, plants, water, and minerals