Vocabulary
What does "conserve" mean?
to save and protect resources
What were large farms in the Southwest region known as?
plantations
What does climate include?
temperature, precipitation, and wind
Natural resources include....
forests, soil, minerals, and oil
Why might someone modify where they live?
based on their needs
What does "Landform" mean?
the form or shape of part of Earth's surface
glaciers, mountains, hills, islands, peninsulas
What are the climate regions?
arctic, tropical, and temperate
What is the difference between a renewable resource and a nonrenewable resource?
Renewable resources can be replaced, like trees. Nonrenewable resources cannot.
What are some ways to protect the environment?
nonpolluting cars, using the sun or wind for power
What does "adapt" mean?
What are the names of the 5 regions?
West, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest
What do natural hazards include?
volcanoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes
What are ways to conserve?
using less and recycling
How does building a dam contribute to where people settle?
A dam blocks water flow and helps prevent flooding so people want to settle where they can benefit from the dam.
What does "ecosystem" mean?
All the living and nonliving things that interact in a certain place
What are the names of the 5 oceans?
Which region in the United States is home to many mountains?
The West
What does "area" mean?
a part of a larger area
What are the 7 continents?
North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Antarctica, Australia