Vocab
a place where there is much flat land and rich soil for farming
agricultural region
Mountains
What is a temperate climate like?
not as cold as the coldest region and not as hot as the hottest region.
what can be easily recycled?
Paper, plastic bottles...
the form or shape of part of the Earth's surface
Landform
Which region has some of the tallest mountains in the US and a long coast with beaches?
West region
A polar bear lives in an Arctic climate, describe the arctic climate
Cool or cold
Which natural resource is used to BOTH heat a home and fuel a car?
Oil
to save and protect natural resources
conserve
What is a coast?
A cactus, long-nosed bat, and a jack rabbit living together would most likely be a part of what type of ecosystem?
desert
What is one thing people do that harms the environment?
litter, chemicals from factories, farmers ruining soil
a place where many kinds of businesses are located
industrial region
Name 2 things people may enjoy if they live near a coast?
- Swimming, fishing, boating...
A small plant grows in the desert in the Southwest region, what is most likely true about this plant?
It only needs a small amount of water
What can people do to HELP the environment?
pass laws; clean littler; recycle
to change something, such as the physical environment.
modify
What body of water can be found in the Midwest region, forming part of the border between Canada and the US?
The Great Lakes
How do people adapt to their environment?
Swim when hot; add clothes when cold...
What are two effects of a growing population on a city?
- more highways; wider roads, more skyscrapers, more modes of transportation