Adaptations
People in cold climates build their houses with thick walls and small windows to keep warm. What is this an example of?
insulating or keeping warm
Cutting down trees to build houses is an example of this.
Modification
People depend on trees to provide this important resource used in construction and paper production.
wood or lumber
You live in this state.
Connecticut
The United States is located on this continent.
North America
In desert regions, people plant drought-resistant crops, such as this popular grain.
wheat or barley
People modify rivers by building these structures to control water flow.
Dams
Farmers depend on this natural event to provide water for their crops.
rainfall
This state is known as The Sunshine State.
Florida
This is the largest continent in the world.
Asia
Houses in hurricane-prone areas are built with sloped roofs and strong materials to survive strong winds. What is this an example of?
Hurricane-proofing
People remove forests to make space for farms and buildings. What is this called?
Deforestation
This energy source, which comes from underground, is used to heat homes and cook food.
natural gas or oil
The Statue of Liberty stands in this northeastern state.
New York
The Amazon Rainforest is located on this continent.
South America
People in regions with little rainfall store water in large underground tanks for future use. What is this called?
rainwater harvesting
People use this method to create artificial lakes that store water for drinking, irrigation, and electricity.
Reservoir
Many coastal communities depend on this industry for jobs and food.
fishing
The U.S. capital, Washington, D.C., borders this state.
Maryland
Giraffes are found on the savanna on this continent.
Africa
In some hot, dry climates, people build homes out of thick mud bricks or clay to keep their houses cool. What is this an example of?
adapting to the heat
In cities, people replace natural land with roads, sidewalks, and buildings. This process is known as ___.
Urbanization
People depend on this strong material, often made from iron ore, to build skyscrapers, bridges, and vehicles.
steel
This state is called "The Last Frontier" because of its wilderness.
Alaska
The only continent that is also a country.
Australia