Ecosystem
Parts of the United States
S.S. 180 days
100

What is an ecosystem?

An ecosystem is a community of interacting organisms and their environment.

100

What were the 5 main regions of the United States that we learned about?

West, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest,

100

What are moccasins?

Shoes or slippers

200

Name one type of ecosystem?

terrestrial, aquatic, tropical rainforest, temperate rainforest, deciduous forest, taiga, desert, savanna, prairie, mountain, tundra, 

200

What type of land does the southwest region have much of?

Parries and farm land, or flat land

200

What are the "three sister" plants?

corn, beans, squash

300

what are the four types of rainforest ecosystems?

Taiga, temperate, tropical, deciduous 

300

What is the temperature like in the Southeast region compared the the Northeast region? 

It is warmer in the Southeast region. 

300

How did the American Indians cook their food?

Over a fire

400

What is the difference between a Savanna and a Prairie?

The Savanna is in Africa and Prairie is in North America.

400

What region has two states that are not connected to the United States?

West

400

In what year did Christopher Columbus discover America?

In 1492

500

What is the difference between Aquatic and the terrestrial ecosystem. 

The Aquatic ecosystem is in the water and terrestrial is on land. 

500

What region is Virginia in?

Southeast region

500

What was discovered the south or the north?

The south.

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