Resources
What is a natural resource
A resource that occurs naturally in the environment
Which region is known for having fertile soil in the southern half of it, and rocky soil in the northern half
the Northeast region
Why do people build houses on stilts?
So water can pass underneath in areas prone to flooding
Name a top crop of the Southeast region
citrus fruit and cotton
Name the four types of precipitation
rain, snow, sleet, hail
What is a human resource?
A human that completes a job
Which region has the least number of states, and how many does it have?
The southwest region with only 4 states
What is the purpose of an inset map?
To zoom in on a small place or to see something on a map that is too far away in real life from the main thing being shown on the map
Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, or North Dakota
What conclusion can you draw about the weather in Florida based on the ability to surf there in the winter?
They have a hot tropical climate
Give an example of a natural resource
trees, water, animals, plants, etc...
Which region is known for being the most varied region?
the West
What is the name of the giant aquifer that covers vast parts of the western Midwest?
the Ogallala Aquifer
Why do crops have difficulty growing in many parts of the Southwest?
Because of the hot dry air and sandy rocky soil
What part of the water cycle causes humidity?
evaporation
What is a capital resource and what is its purpose?
A capital resource is made using natural resources by man and it functions to make something
Which region has large open grassy plains as well as rolling hills in certain parts?
the Midwest
What are the two things that shape the boundaries between states?
Straight lines and natural features, such as rivers or mountains
In what regions do the majority of the country's corn and wheat come from?
the Midwest
What is the difference between climate and weather?
weather is the day to day temperature and air conditions, whereas climate are long term patterns of this
Why is it important to conserve nonrenewable resources?
Because they either do not come back or take a long time to return once used, so we need to conserve them in order to make sure we don't run out .
Name a physical characteristic of the geography in the Southeast Region
low coastal plains, dense forests...
Name an example of something humans can build to use renewable resources for energy
build solar panels, wind turbines, or nuclear power plants
Based on climate, why might farming in Alaska not be very realistic?
Because Alaska has a very cold, dry winter with a cold wet summer
Name the steps in the water cycle.
precipitation, condensation, evaporation