Geography 1
What is a peninsula?
Land with water on 3 sides
What is the theme of Geography that teaches about how goods, people, and ideas travel from one place to another called?
What is the study of places called?
Geography
Name 3 bodies of water that are found in Michigan.
Lakes, rivers, waterfalls, bays
What word helps you remember the names of the five Great Lakes?
HOMES
Hills of sand found in Michigan are called what?
Sand dunes
Parts of a place made by people are called what?
Human characteristics
Which one of these is NOT a landform found in Michigan?
a. sand dunes
b. mountains
c. hills
d. plateau
d. plateau
Things that were NOT made by humans are called what?
Natural characteristics
One of the 50 parts of our country is called a what?
What is an island?
Land with water on ALL sides
What is the state flower of Michigan called?
Apple Blossom
What is the state stone of Michigan called?
Petoskey stone
Which one of these is the state bird of Michigan?
a. robin
b. cardinal
c. blue jay
d. hummingbird
a. robin
What is the state reptile of Michigan called?
Painted turtle
What is a person who studies places called?
A geographer
Which one of these is an example of a natural resource found in Michigan?
a. forests
b. minerals
c. oceans
d. both a. and b.
d. both a and b.
What is the state tree of Michigan?
White pine
What is the exact location, or address, of a place called?
Absolute location
Tell me two ways how zebra mussels affect our environment.
They cause some of the creatures in the water to die. They decrease the food supply for fish. They clog pipes. They damage docks and boats. They are sharp and can cut the skin.
What words can you use to help you remember the five themes of Geography?
MR. HELP
How do people change or modify the environment in Michigan? Tell me one way.
People can pollute the water and the land. People cut down trees and build on the land.
What are the five themes of Geography? You may list them in any order.
Movement, Regions, Human-Environment Interaction, Location, Place
People have both furnaces and air conditioners in their homes because of the changing seasons. People wear specific clothing because of the changing seasons. People grow apples instead of oranges. People have screens for summer and thicker windows for winter.
What are the names of the five Great Lakes?
Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, Lake Superior