Vocabulary
land surrounded by water on all sides
island
warm, humid, lots of rain; has mountains and plains
Southeast Region
describes a place where plants and animals share the same area with non-living things
ecosystem
low area of land between hills or mountains
valley
cold winters, hot summers; lots of fertile soil for farming
What are two things that the states in each region have in common?
They have the same basic landforms and climate.
large, flat area of land with at least one raised side
plateau
can be dry or rainy; has the highest mountains and deepest valleys
West Region
What are two examples of nonrenewable resources?
What are two examples of renewable resources?
Nonrenewable: Oil and Natural Gas
Renewable: Sun and Water
where the edge of land meets the sea
coast
four seasons that change quickly; has mountains and coasts
Northeast Region
How does geography help us understand the Earth and where we live?
Geography is the study of the physical features of a place and the ways people use them. The different physical features and climates provide benefits and challenges to the people who live in those regions.
where a river meets the sea or ocean
delta
very hot and dry; growing cities have put a demand limited water supply
Southwest Region
Explain TWO ways that forests are living resources.
People use the wood from trees in forests to build homes and make paper. Forests are also where many different animals, birds, and insects make their homes.