Utah Geography Vocab
A sudden shaking of the ground as a result of movement in the Earth’s crust
Earthquake
They were known as the Great Colonizer.
Brigham Young
Mr. Leavy's Favorite Color
Sky Blue
Moving closer to work because you do not want to drive far.
Pull
Which is the smallest planet in the solar system?
Mercury
The study of the land, its people and places, and its environments
Geography
Utah became known as the _______________ because it served as a connection between the East and West and North and South.
Crossroads of the West.
Soccer
Moving because the neighbor's have a dog that poops on your lawn.
Push
Which planet is often referred to as Earth's "sister planet" due to its similar size and composition?
Venus
Matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid or body of water
In 1848 this was discovered that led to more than 25,000 people swarming to California and more than 50,000 the next year.
Gold
How long has Mr. Leavy been teaching?
Less than a Year
Moving closer to your favorite restaurant.
Which gas makes up the majority of Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen
The setting in which something lives
Environment
List at least 2 features of the Mormon Settlement Patterns, for example irrigation ditches along most streets.
Wide Streets, Grid Pattern, Large city blocks for homes, farmland on the outskirts of the city, windbreaks.
UVU (Utah Valley University)
Leaving the room because some one is playing bad music.
Push
How many players are there in an ice hockey team?
Six on each side
An area that has things in common, a land division based on common features
Region
Perpetual Emigrating Fund (PEF)
When is Mr. Leavy's birthday?
May 10
Moving because of annoying neighbors but also getting closer to family.
Push or Pull.
What is the measurement used to measure the depth of water?
Fathom