Maine
The Atlantic Ocean.
Name one Native tribe of Maine.
Abenaki, Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Mi'kmaq, Maliseet/Wolastoqiyik
What do plants need to survive?
Water, sunlight, air, nutrients
What is a natural resource?
A material found in nature that people can use.
What force keeps your feet on the ground and prevents you from floating into space?
Gravity
A family wants to start a lobster business. Which region of Maine would be best for them?
The coast.
Why were rivers important to Native peoples?
Transportation, food, trade
What is an adaptation?
A trait that helps an organism survive.
A group of people lives near a dense forest. Name one resource they might use from the forest.
Wood, animals, plants, etc.
Why do we have laws?
To keep people safe, organized, and protect rights.
Explain how Maine's geography affects the jobs people have.
Forests → logging; coast → fishing/lobstering; mountains → tourism, etc.
Why did Native peoples move with the seasons?
To access different food and resources
Why do animals have adaptations?
To help them survive in their environment.
How can freezing water break apart rock?
Water expands when it freezes.
What branch of government makes laws?
Legislative.
Why do many Maine communities exist near rivers or the coast?
Transportation, fishing, trade, resources.
How might life be different for a tribe living near the ocean compared to one living farther inland?
More fishing/seafood, different travel routes, resources, etc.
A rabbit's fur changes color in winter. How does this help it survive?
Camouflage/protection from predators.
A map shows mountains, rivers, forests, and elevation. What type of map is it?
Physical map
What is one right protected by the Bill of Rights?
Speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
What is the capital of Maine?
Augusta
How did Native peoples adapt their homes, tools, and food sources to Maine's environment?
Used available natural resources and adjusted to climate and geography.
Explain why removing one organism from an ecosystem can affect many other organisms.
Organisms depend on each other for food and survival.
What map feature helps explain the meaning of symbols?
Key/Legend.
What is erosion?
Erosion is the process of moving weathered rock, soil, or sediment from one place to another.