Land + Regions of the U.S.
How do landforms affect the way we live?
Landforms affect our...
- Outdoor activities (mountains allow us to ski, oceans allow us to surf)
- Work (people who live near mountains can be ski instructors, people who live near plains can easily farm)
- Agriculture (harvesting food is easier on flat land with a mixed climate vs. dry desserts)
- Get
What are some weather patterns that are common here in Colorado?
sun, rain, snow, sleet, thunderstorms, hail, wind
Why is gold a nonrenewable resource?
What kind of resources and climate are needed for farming?
Fertile soil and water and a warm climate
What is geography?
The study of Earth
What landform can create a canyon?
Rivers
How does climate and weather affect the way we live?
Climate and weather affect the...
- Activities we are able to do outside
- Architecture of our homes
- Jobs in a specific area
- Health and safety of a population
- Economy
What is a renewable resource?
Natural resources that can be replaced within a short period of time
Why is water a renewable resource?
Because water can be replaced by the water cycle
Draw a compass on the board
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What is the difference between climate and weather?
Climate is the average temperature and rainfall in a place whereas weather is the specific temperature and type of precipitation at a certain time and place.
Climate = average pattern over a long period of time
Weather = condition during at a specific time and place
Why do people often settle near natural resources?
People often settle near natural resources so that they have better access to...
- food (crops)
- water
- shelter (lumber, rocks)
- sources of energy (coal, oil)
What kind of businesses might you find in a forested region?
Saw mills, paper mills, logging companies
Draw lines of longitude and latitude on the board
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What are the five regions of the United States?
West, Northeast, Midwest, Southwest, and Southeast
Is the rain and clouds that we are seeing outside today an example of Colorado's climate or weather? Why?
Weather because on average, Colorado has a very sunny climate but today, it is specifically rainy and cloudy.
How can you help conserve natural resources?
- Not only recycle products but also reduce and reuse the amount of goods that you use (paper, plastic bottles, etc.)!
- Eat all your food!
- Turn off lights before leaving a room
- Carpool/public transportation/walk
-What other examples can you think of?
Why might farmers in different regions grow different crops?
The different climates can affect the crops that grow in a region
What does it mean to conserve something?
To protect or save something, especially natural resources or the environment.
What U.S. region has the largest population?
The Southeast region
How does elevation affect a place's climate?
The higher the elevation, the cooler the temperature. The peaks of high mountains are more likely to receive snow than lower elevated areas.
How do natural resources help an area's economy?
Natural resources help an area's economy by providing people with resources such as crops, lumber, water, rocks and minerals, oil, etc. that can be sold or used to feed, house, generate energy, or otherwise be used for every day needs.
- crops --> food
- oil/coal --> energy
-lumber/rocks --> construction
Think of a business near you. What types of resources does it use to provide its product or services?
Ms. Perry will judge your answer.
Define economy.