SS - Regions
Hawaii and Alaska are located in which region
The West
Which ethnic group shared foods like cannoli, pasta, and pizza with the Northeast region?
Italian
The Everglades are a natural resource found in which region.
The Southeast
True or False!
The moon and the sun are both sources of light
True
In which medium of light does NO light pass through
Opaque
Which two regions have deserts
The West and Southwest
________ music is apart of the culture of the Southeast while _________ music is apart of the culture of the Midwest
Jazz, Polka
Name one man-made landmark and one natural landmarks located in the Northeast region
Man-made landmarks: The Washington Monument, Independence Hall, The Erie Canal, The Statue of Liberty
Natural Landmarks: Lake Erie, Niagara Falls, Martha's Vineyard and the Appalachian Trail
True or False!
Light travels in a bent line
False! It travels in a straight line.
Name the three types of light mediums
Transparent, Translucent and Opaque
This region has 11 states and it experiences all four seasons in a year with cold winters and warm summers
The Northeast
Oil and petroleum are natural resources shared by which two regions?
The Southwest and the Southeast
True or False
Salt is collected from the Great Lakes in the West
True
True or False:
Darker colored objects absorb more light energy
True
Reflection is a behavior of light where light _______ off an object.
bounces
This region has 12 states and the physical features vary from rolling hills to flatter grasslands. The climate ranges from frigid winters, hot summers and extreme storms.
The Midwest
In which two region do windmills use wind to create power?
The West and the Southwest
The Arch is a manmade landmark found in which region?
The Midwest
Most objects that produce light also give off heat
True!
But not all objects that produce light give off heat.
Name the three behaviors of light
Refraction, reflection and absorption
This region has 11 states and physical features including islands and deserts. It varies in climate and vegetation. Some parts are cool and rainy, other parts are dry and hot.
The west
Forestry is a type of vegitation found in the ______ and _______ regions. It can also be used as a natural resource providing lumber for homes and sap for maple syrup.
The Northeast and the West
What famous man-made landmark is located in the South Dakota? Double points if you can name the region!
Mount Rushmore, located in the Midwest Region!
What type of surface is good for reflecting light and would give you a clear reflection?
A smooth surface
What is refraction
When light bends as it travels from on medium to another.