Vocab
In _______ regions, or places where there is much flat land and rich soil, people use land and soil to farm.
A. Industrial
B. Renewable
C. Conserve
D. Agricultural
E. Nonrenewable
D. Agricultural
A hurricane is:
A. a big storm with strong winds and a lot of rainfall
B. A violent shaking of the earth that causes mudslides and landslides
C. A mountain that erupts and forms mountain chains
A. a big storm with strong winds and a lot of rainfall
The _____ region includes states like New Jersey, New York, Pennslyvania, and Maine.
Where are there arge amounts of rainfall that allow large trees to grow. Long ago, this vegetation covered most of North America. Animals such as bears, raccoons and deer live here.
Forests
What region is New Jersey in?
Northeast
In _______ regions, or cities where many factories are located, people use resources found underground.
A. Industrial
B. Renewable
C. Conserve
D. Agricultural
E. Nonrenewable
A. Industrial
An earthquake is:
A. a big storm with strong winds and a lot of rainfall
B. a violent shaking of the earth that causes landslides and mudslides
C. A mountain that erupts and forms mountain chains
B. a violent shaking of the earth that causes landslides and mudslides
The ______ region includes states such as Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina
Southeast
This vegetation covers most of the plains. Little rain allows only small plants and bushes to grow.
Grasslands
Plants and animals work together in a _______ to meet each other's needs.
Ecosystem
A __________ resource is one that can be replaced in a short period of time.
A. Industrial
B. Renewable
C. Conserve
D. Agricultural
E. Nonrenewable
B. Renewable
A volcano is:
A. a violent shaking of the earth
B. a mountain that erupts and forms mountain chains
C. causes landslides and mudslides
B. a mountain that erupts and forms mountain chains
This region includes states such as California, Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
West
This ground is frozen all year long. It's too cold for trees to grow.
Tundra
This part of a map is like a key. It tells you what the symbols mean.
Legend
_____________ resources are ones that take a long time to replace or cannot be replaced at all.
A. Industrial
B. Renewable
C. Conserve
D. Agricultural
E. Nonrenewable
E. Nonrenewable
Which of the following best describes how an arctic climate is different from a desert climate?
A. Arctic climates are dry and desert climates are wet.
B. Desert climates have vegation, while arctic climates do not.
C. An arctic climate is cold during the day, while a desert climate is hot.
C. An arctic climate is cold during the day, while a desert climate is hot.
This region contains the states Texas, Arizona and Nevada.
Southwest
Only plants and animals that can live on very little water can survive here.
Desert
Name 3 different landforms
Mountains, Valleys, Rivers, Oceans
Because natural resources are essential to humans, its important we find ways to ________, or save and protect, them.
A. Industrial
B. Renewable
C. Conserve
D. Agricultural
E. Nonrenewable
C. Conserve
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is the conditions on a daily basis in a place, while climate is the conditions over a period of time.
The _____ region includes the states, North Dakota, South Dakota, Idaho, Ohio, Michigan and Minnisota.
Midwest
Animals keep cool by hiding during the day and coming out at night here.
Deserts
Name the 7 continents
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Australia, Antartica