Our Environment
Name a renewable resource.
Sunlight, plastic, etc.
cupcake, baker
What does independence mean?
people do everything for themselves
What is the document that outlines the laws and plan for the U.S. Government?
The Constitution
Who were America's first people?
Native Americans
What is the process of breaking down rocks and mineral on Earth's surface called?
erosion
What is it called when there is not enough of a resource for everyone?
Scarcity
Which type of community has many people, skyscrapers, and public transportation?
a) rural
b) suburban
c) urban
d) wilderness
urban
Which landmark was a gift from France and stands in the New York Harbor?
The Statue of Liberty
Which symbol represents freedom and has a large crack in it?
The Liberty Bell
What is it called when an area that has similar features, such as climate and landforms called?
region
If you choose to buy a toy instead of a book, the book you did not buy is called what?
opportunity cost
What is the shared way of life of a group of people, including food and traditions?
Culture
What is the capital city of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Which holiday celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
Independence Day
Planting trees is an example of what?
a) deforestation
b) urbanization
c) conservation
d) pollution
Conservation
What do we call the money people earn from their jobs?
income
Give an example of a secondary source.
textbook written in 2024
What is the system that ensures no branch of government becomes too powerful?
checks and balances
What is it called when a community is located just outside of a large city?
Suburb
When we look at a long-term pattern of weather in a specific area, what is it called?
Climate
What does a entrepreneur do?
starts and runs a business
What helps a community grow and connect with other places?
roads and highways
What are the three branches of government and who runs each branch?
legislative - congress
executive - president and vice president
judicial - supreme court
Bartering