Climate and Weather
What is the typical weather a place has over a long period of time called?
Climate
What do we call the physical features of the land?
Landforms
A community is a place where people ____, ____, and ____.
Live, work, and play.
What is a region?
An area of land with certain features that make it different from others.
What is the invisible line that circles the Earth halfway between the North and South Poles? "BELT"
Equator
What do we call the amount of moisture in the air?
Humidity
What word means “water that falls from the sky”?
Precipitation
What do we call the number of people living in one place?
Population
How many regions are in the United States?
five
What is the line that divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres? "SUSPENDERS"
Prime Meridian
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather changes daily; climate is long-term
Give two examples of landforms.
Mountains, valleys, plains, deserts, plateaus, etc.
What are the 3 types of communities?
Urban, Suburban, and Rural
Name all 5 regions of the United States.
Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West
What are the “belt” and “suspenders” of the world actually called?
Equator and Prime Meridian
Name one thing that affects a place’s climate.
Answers may vary: distance from the Equator, elevation, bodies of water.
Why are landforms important to where people live?
They affect travel, farming, and how people build.
Which type of community has the largest population?
Urban
Which region has the Rocky Mountains?
West
What tools can you use to find places on a map?
Map key, compass rose, scale, symbols
Why is climate important to people who live in a community?
It affects clothing, homes, and jobs.
What is the name for a large, flat area of grassland found in the Midwest?
Prairie
Why do people choose different communities to live in?
For jobs, family, space, or lifestyle.
Which region is known for having the Great Lakes?
Midwest
Why does it matter where we live?
It affects how we live—our homes, jobs, weather, and communities.