landforms
a large, grassy, generally flat area of land with little variation in elevation
plain or prairie
name two rights guaranteed by the first amendment
freedom of religion, press, assembly, speech, and petitition
a body of salt water that covers nearly three fourths of the surface of the earth
ocean
how many branches of government are there?
three
what is a good?
an dry and arid area that receives less than 10 inches of rainfall per year
desert
which amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes
a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea or a lake
river
what is the national bird of the USA?
bald eagle
what is a service?
work someone does for you, like a haircut or a doctor's appointment
a vent in the Earth's crust through which molten rock (lava), ash, and gases erupt from the Earth's interior
volcano
how many total amendments are there in the Bill of Rights?
ten
an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation. typically has locks. Erie has one of these
what year was the United States founded?
1776
what happens to the price of something when the supply goes down but demand stays the same?
the price usually goes up
a flat, raised landform with a nearly-level surface
plateau
which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?
eighth amendment
a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a steep incline
waterfall
which branch does the supreme court belong to?
judicial branch
why do countries trade with each other?
to get goods they cannot easily make, or to get them at a lower cost
a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water, but is connected to a larger landmass. two examples are Florida and North & South Korea
peninsula
the tenth amendment gives powers not granted to the federal government to the _______
state government
a body of water separated from larger bodies of water by a natural barrier
lagoon
what are the two houses of the legislative branch?
senate and house of representatives
what is scarcity?
scarcity means there isn’t enough of something for everyone who wants it