Vocabulary
What is the definition of mine?
To dig for materials such as iron and coal
This region is best known for its long coastlines and farmers built plantations here.
The Southeast region
What does elevation mean?
height of land above sea level
This ocean can be found along the East Coast and is the closest ocean to New Jersey.
Atlantic Ocean
What is a nonrenewable resource?
A resource that can not be replaced, or takes a long time to be replaced
What does conserve mean?
To save and protect
This region is one of the flattest areas in the United States. Many people mine or work on farms here.
The Midwest Region
This climate is mostly cold and includes Greenland and the upper portion of Canada.
Artic Climate
How many oceans are there and can you name them?
Five: Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, Indian, and Southern
Look at the map on page 21 in your textbook, what are three examples of natural resources found in North America?
Oil, coal, iron, gold, and timber
True or false: Weather is the conditions in an area over a long period of time.
False. Weather is the daily conditions outside
This region has deserts and adobe homes.
Southwest Region
This climate is mostly wet and hot. These can be found in Mexico.
Tropical climate
True or false: Oceans are Earth's largest bodies of salt water.
True.
What does the word consume mean?
To eat or drink something
How many continents are there and can you name them?
There are seven: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and Antarctica
The Rocky Mountains can be found in this region as well as a long coast.
The West Region
This climate is not as cold as artic climates or as hot as tropical climates and most of the United States is in this climate.
Temperate climate
This continent is found at the bottom of the globe and has ten letters.
Antarctica
What is a possible negative effect of a tornado?
Houses/buildings, forests and trees destroyed, damage to property, and lives lost
What is an ecosystem?
Living things, plants and animals, that all interact with each other
Give two examples of major cities found in the Northeast region (where we live).
New York City and Philadelphia
Temperatures in this climate may be hot during the day and cold at night.
Desert climate
In which continent do we live?
North America
Describe a cause of pollution.
Factories use chemicals that can pollute the air and nearby waterways.