4th
The _______________ and Prime Meridian divide the globe into two equal halves, or hemisphere.
Equator
A map key unlocks the information needed for a map to make sense. A _______________ might represent a city and a star might represent the state capital.
dot
How many continents are there?
7
Native Americans in North America used natural resources to survive. Some were hunters and gatherers while others used __________________ systems for agriculture.
irrigation
Native Americans thrived by making use of the _________________ available in their region. The Apache tribe built Wickiup homes out of tree branches. The Pomo tribe weaved baskets. The Tlingit carved totem poles to show their family history.
natural resources
Lines of longitude run from the North Pole to the South Pole and are measured in _______________ .
degrees
Sacramento is California’s state _______________ .
Capital
How do scientists believe the first people came to America?
Walked from Asia over an ice bridge
The ___________ were the first people in the Western Hemisphere to develop in what is now southern Mexico about 11,500 years ago. Instead of hunting and gathering, they began growing their own food.
Olmec
A _____________ is mainly made up of hills and flat, grassy stretches. This covers from Canada to Texas, and from the Rocky Mountains east to North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma.
Prairie
What are some examples of artifacts scientists used to learn about the first people who lived in California thousands of years ago? Please use complete sentences.
dolls, pottery, tools, bows and arrows, weapons, etc.
The Northwest and Northeast peoples had _______________, who were people thought to have supernatural powers that could be used for healing.
Shamans
How did Native American tribes survive in the desert region? Please use complete sentences.
They moved from place to place, they used irrigation, they kept their food cool, or they used natural resources to survive.
However, over time many Mayans died. Scientists believe they outgrew their food supply, fought over farmland, and may have suffered through a _________ .
drought
The Beringian Land bridge linked what is now _____________ and Alaska.
Siberia
Plateau is a large area of high and flat land. The Mojave _______________ is a good example of this.
Desert
Why are California's regions special compared to other states? Please use complete sentences.
There are four different regions where other states might have one or two. California is very diverse.
Name all 7 continents
North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica
The ___________ people lived in the American Southwest for thousands of years. They farmed crops, like corn and beans. They made cube-like homes on the side of a cl
Pueblo
Although groups of Native Americans were different, how were they similar? Please use complete sentences.
They have similar beliefs and customs, Men and women could both be chiefs.
Name the four regions of California.
Mountain region, Central Valley region, Desert region, and the Coastal region.
Scientists believe the first people probably came from Asia by walking over the __________________ Bridge.
Beringian Land Bridge
Many early people in North America used the slash-and-burn farming method. Explain how the slash-and-burn farming style helps the vegetation.
After Cutting and burning the trees, the soil is fertile.