Section 1
Which is a source?
The place where a river begins.
How would describe the state of Oregon in relation to the Mississippi river?
Its west of the Mississippi River.
What is the invisible line that runs around the center of the earth from E to W?
Equator
What is the main reason Alaska is colder than Hawaii?
Its further from the equator.
How are Coastal and Interior plains alike? Different?
Flat landforms.
One if close to water/beach.
The other lies in-between mountain ranges in the middle/inside of the USA.
What is the main source of fresh water in the United States? How do people use this resource?
Rainwater.
Great Lakes.
Irrigation, drinking water, showering, cleaning, etc.
How could you conserve a nonrenewable resource such as oil?
Drive cars less often.
What is the best description of the relative location of the USA?
West of the Atlantic Ocean.
Why is conservation so important?
It protects natural resources and uses them wisely.
Elevation is connected to...
The height of land or the peak of mountains.
Which of the following resources is renewable? Coal, oil, copper or trees?
Trees
What is humidity?
When moisture is added to the air.
Industry is connected to....
Businesses or services.
What is environment?
The surroundings of people, plants and animals live.
What are landforms?
Land features on the Earth's surface such as mountains, hills & Valleys.