Vocabulary
What is a continent?
A large area of land on earth
What is a nonrenewable resource?
Something that takes a long time to replace or cannot be replaced once it is used
Give an example of a nonrenewable resource
Examples: natural gas, coal, fossil fuels, etc.
Give one example of how people can modify their environment
Example: farmers can irrigate (bring water in trough pipes) their crops
What does it mean to adapt?
To change the way you do something
What does it mean to recycle something?
Use it again
What region of the United States do we live in?
The Northeast Region
Give one example of how people can adapt to their environment.
Example: they can wear warm clothes in they live in a cold environment
What is an ecosystem?
All living things interacting with each other in an area
What does modify mean?
To change something
Give at least 2 examples of types of landforms
Examples: hills, plateaus, mountains, glaciers, etc.
Give at least one example of a type of natural hazard
Examples: volcanoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, etc.
What is a landform?
The form or shape of part of Earth's surface
What is mining?
Digging for materials
What are the names of the 7 continents?
North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Antarctica
What is the difference between natural hazards and natural disasters?
A natural hazard must cause damage in order for it to be considered a natural disaster
What is renewable resource?
Something that can be easily replaced
What is climate?
The weather a specific place has over a long period of time (30 years or more)
What are the names of the 5 oceans on Earth?
Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Southern, Indian
What are the 3 things that make up an area's climate?
Temperature, precipitation, and wind