Vocabulary 1
An area where places share similar characteristics
Region
Something found in the environment that people use.
Natural Resources
How many types of climates are there?
4
Region we live in.
Northeast
Use resources carefully
Conserve
a natural feature on the Earth's surface
Landform
Natural Resources that have been changed so people can use them.
Raw materials
Typically near the equator and very warm all year
Tropical Climate
Only has 4 states
Southwest
Use something again
Recycle
a line or natural feature that divides one area from another
Boundary
A form of business
Industry
Coldest climate. Frigid temperatures. Areas in ice.
Polar Climate
Includes Florida.
Southeast
Cannot be replaced. Limited amounts.
Nonrenewable resources
Imaginary lines that are legal borders set by the government
State boundaries
Making products to sell
Manufacturing
Warm periods are short and parts of the area are covered in snow all year.
Subarctic Climate
Includes Ohio and North Dakota
Midwest
People who make products or services
Human Resources
Not set by rules or law. Often set by natural boundaries.
Regional boundaries
Using soil to raise crops or animals
Agriculture
Between tropical and subarctic. Moderate temperatures.
Temperate Climate
Name the 5 regions.
Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest
Things that people make in order to produce products
Capital Resources