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100
What landform helped San Diego, CA grow into a big city?
harbor
100
Explain what a region is and tell what region we live in.
An area with one or more features in common. We live in the Northeast (or the Mid-Atlantic states.)
100
What type of resources are farm tractors and computers?
capital resources
100
How can climate affect where a person lives?
A person's job may need to be in a certain climate; a person may enjoy certain activities that require a certain climate.
100
Complete this sentence. "When regions use _____________________, they can produce goods at a lower cost. scarcity specialization erosion
specialization
200
What types of landforms are found in the western United States?
Sharp mountain peaks, deep canyons, basins
200
How is a physical map different from a political map?
A physical map shows locations of landforms, bodies of water, or resources. A political map shows cities, states, counties, countries.
200
Which of the following are nonrenewable natural resources? Pick three. corn natural gas oil wood water wind coal sunlight iron ore
natural gas oil coal iron ore
200
This forces people to make decisions about what they want. scarcity growth erosion
scarcity
200
Name two ways that erosion can affect landforms.
Wear away the land (as in the Grand Canyon), create new land (as in the southern area at the mouth of the Mississippi in Louisiana.)
300
Name two landforms that are in the East.
Appalachian Mountains, Atlantic Coastal Plain
300
If I want to go to the Grand Canyon FROM Pennsylvania, what direction would I be traveling?
southwest
300
What helped Denver, Colorado's population grow in the late 1800's?
The discovery of gold and silver.
300
Name at least two things that a human resource might provide a business.
Skill, knowledge, muscle power!
300
If I start from the west coast and travel east, name in order, at least 4 landforms that I will cross.
Ie. Coastal ranges, basins, Rocky Mountains, Great Plains, Mississippi River, Appalachian Mountains, Atlantic Coastal Plains
400
Why would the climate in the Appalachian Mountains be warmer than in the Rocky Mountains?
The Appalachian Mountains are older, more round, lower in elevation. The Rockies are taller, the higher you go in elevation, the colder it gets.
400
All maps usually have what in common? Name at least two things.
Title, compass rose, legend, distance scale
400
How can humans affect the environment in a bad way?
Mining can pollute nearby rivers. Ships can sometimes carry invasive species. Habitats can be ruined when highways and buildings are constructed.
400
Where have most people in the United States settled? Why?
East of the Mississippi. Climate is more conducive for farming, entertainment, people often settled along bodies of water, etc.
400
Name at least three things affect climate.
Distance from the equator, mountains (or elevation), trees and bushes.
500
Name at least two landforms in the midwestern region of the United States.
Great Plains, Central Plains, Ozark Plateau, Mississippi River, Missouri River, Black Hills
500
As you are looking at a map of North America, what country lies to the north of the United States? What country lies to the south of the United States?
Canada, Mexico
500
You want to go into business producing grape jelly, growing your own, of course. Name at least two natural resources, two human resources, and two capital resources that you would need for your business.
Natural-sunlight, soil, grape vines, water Human-farmer, grape pickers, equipment operators Capital-baskets, machines to crush the grapes, hoes, wheelbarrows
500
When people give up one thing to do or have something else, we call this_______________ _________. This choice forces people to decide what they will do with their _________ or money.
Opportunity cost, time
500
What bodies of water form part of the border with Canada? Mexico?
Great Lakes, Rio Grande