Physical Geography
What is the largest ocean?
Are natural resources made by humans?
No!
What is modification?
Changing the environment to fit human needs.
What is migration?
Moving from one place to another.
A family moves because there are no jobs where they live. Push or pull factor?
Push Factor
Name a landform.
Valley, hill, plain, plateau, volcano, cliff.
Why are natural resources important?
They help people survive and meet their needs.
Give an example of modification.
Possible Answers:
Dam Construction: Altering natural river flows to generate power or control floods.
Irrigation Systems: Redirecting water sources to grow crops in dry regions.
Urban Development: Paving land, building roads, and erecting structures for human habitation.
What is a push factor?
A reason people leave a place.
A location is given using latitude and longitude. Is that an absolute or relative location?
Absolute Location
What is a climate?
The usual weather pattern of a place over a long period of time (30+ years)
What is sustainability?
Using resources responsibly so future generations can use them too.
What is adaptation?
Changing how you live to survive in an environment.
What is a pull factor?
A reason people move to a place.
A place is described as "next to the school." Is that an absolute or relative location?
Relative Location
What is the key difference between climate and weather?
TIME!
Why is sustainability important?
It protects resources for the future.
Give an example of adaptation.
Possible Answers
Cold weather gear, loose clothing for hot climates, insulated houses, air conditioning, utilizing fire, raising livestock, managing water
Name a push factor.
Possible Answers
War, unemployment, natural disasters
What is the difference between internal and international migration?
Internal is within a country; international is between countries
What is a biome?
A large region with a specific climate, plants, and animals.
What is population?
The number of people living in an area.
A farmer builds an irrigation system. Adaptation or modification?
Modification
Name a pull factor.
Possible Answers
Better jobs, safety, better schools