Human & Environment
What does human-environment interaction mean?
How humans and the environment affect each other
What does the line on a climate graph usually represent?
Temperature
How is North America divided into regions in this unit?
By physical environment
Why did pioneers leave the East to move West in the 1800s?
For land and opportunity
What determines which crops can grow in a region?
The temperature and precipitation
Which of the following is an example of humans changing the environment?
a. Tornadoes
b. Planting Crops
c. Earthquakes
d. Hurricanes
b. Planting crops
What do the bars on a climate graph show?
Precipitation
What makes a region unique?
Its weather and landforms
What challenge did settlers face in the West?
Dry land and limited water
Which region is best for growing wheat?
Midwest Plains
Which of these is an example of the environment affecting people?
a. Building a bridge
b. A snowstorm closing schools
c. Voting for president
d. Sending a text
b. A snowstorm closing schools
What is the purpose of a climate graph?
To show average temperature and precipitation
Where are earthquakes most common in the U.S.?
West Coast (California)
How did pioneers adapt to the environment in the West?
Built sod houses and used windmills
What do farmers need for successful crops?
Warm temps and regular rain
Which region has more tornadoes?
Tornado Alley (Central U.S.)
Which month typically shows the highest temperatures on a climate graph?
July
What is the name of Ms. Reppucci's 8th-grade CTC Student Teacher?
Sam
What natural hazard affects the Gulf Coast the most?
Hurricanes
Which U.S. region is most likely to experience drought?
Southwest
What is Ms. Reppucci's dog's name?
Kade Buckley
What is the name of Ms. Reppucci's 6th-grade CTC Student Teacher?
Mia
What’s one way people can prepare for natural disasters like hurricanes or tornadoes?
By building safer structures, creating evacuation plans, or staying informed with weather alerts.
Why is it helpful for farmers to look at climate graphs?
To know the average temperature and rainfall patterns, which helps them plan when and what to plant.
What is a “sod house,” and why did pioneers build them?
A sod house is made from dirt and grass; pioneers built them because there weren’t enough trees in the Plains.