Oceans and Rivers
Which ocean is Connecticut closest to?
The Atlantic Ocean
What are the four layers of a temperate forest?
Canopy
Subcanopy
Shrub Layer
Ground Cover
Name 3 of the 5 prairie animals we learned about.
**DAILY DOUBLE**
Name all 5 we learned about.
Prairie dogs
Snakes
Owls
Coyotes
Foxes
What are the three mountain ranges we learned about?
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Name one animal you can find in a desert
Kangaroo Rat
Fennec Fox
Rattlesnake
Horned Lizard
Camel
What are the 5 oceans?
Pacific, Indian, Southern, Arctic, Atlantic
Is Brunswick in a deciduous forest or an evergreen forest?
Deciduous Forest
What are the four types of grasses found on a prairie?
little bluestem grass
big bluestem grass
indian grass
switch grass
A Mountain is a landform that is much ______ than the land around it, with steep ______ and a rounded or sharp ______.
higher, slopes, peak
There is a major desert located on every continent except
Europe
What are the four cardinal directions on a compass rose?
North, South, East, West
Where can temperate forests be found in the world?
In temperate regions where it is not extremely hot and not extremely cold. (Northern and Southern Hemisphere)
What is a prairie?
A prairie is a large, flat, fertile area of grassland with few trees, moderate temperatures, and moderate rainfall.
What is a timberline?
The imaginary line that marks the highest point on a mountain where trees can grow.
What is the difference between deforestation and afforestation?
deforestation is the clearing of forests or regions of trees. It is the cutting down of trees, afforestation is the process of turning land into a forest by planting trees
What is a meander?
A meander is a loop in a river.
_________ a type of forest with evergreen trees that do not shed their leaves
Coniferous
Where in the United States are prairies found?
Prairies are found in the United States and Canada, particularly in the Midwest and Western regions.
Which side of a mountain has less rain?
East side
Deserts get no more than _____ inches of rain a year.
10
There are seven major rivers in the United States. Name four of the seven.
**DAILY DOUBLE**
Name all seven for 1,000 points!
Colorado River
Mississippi River
Hudson River
Ohio River
St. Lawrence River
Rio Grande River
Missouri River
What is a landform?
A landform is a feature on Earth's surface that is part of the terrain.
What percentage of prairie land is made up of grass?
80%
Why can bighorn sheep survive all year round on the mountain?
They can climb and jump easily, which allows them to survive the super steep mountain terrain and they move down the mountain to avoid snow in the winter.
What are the Joshua Tree's adaptations to live in the desert?
Deep roots to reach water; has a unique structure that helps it collect rainwater.