Rural, Urban, and Suburban
A rural area looks like this
A lot of unused land. Farms.
This is what we call changes made to an environment
modifications
Dutch settlers established what colony in New York
New Amsterdam
Two types of changes people can have on their environment
Positive and Negative
How many regions are in the U.S.
6
An suburban area looks like this
Some neighborhoods, and businesses. Ex. Somerset.
People adapt to environments to meet what.
Their basic needs
New Amsterdam is located on what island
Manhattan Island
Give an example of a positive change
Recycling, picking up litter, planting trees/crops.
We live in which region
Southeastern
An urban area looks like this
A BIG city
This influences how people live.
the environment. weather, plants, animals.
The Dutch settled in this area due to this.
Deepwater port along the Hudson
Give an example of a Negative change.
Pollution, deforestation, removing stones, litter
This region has all 3 major river systems running through it
Midwest
We live in this type of area
rural
These are examples of jobs that were created as a result of the natural resources available.
Mining, drilling, and forestry
The Denver Pacific railroad connected to which system.
The transcontinental railroad
This percentage of garbage that is thrown away could be recycled.
70%
This region includes 4 states
Southwest
The population has to have at least this many to be considered urban
50,000
Someone wearing a warm coat due to cold weather is an example of
Adaptation
The railroad provided this opportunity for early settlers.
The ability to transport goods.
Name one effort that has been made to protect the environment.
Marine Life Protection Act
Name the 6 regions
Northeast, Southeast, southwest, midwest, west, northwest