States & Regions Ch. 1 Flashcards
Equator
An imaginary line that divides Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere
Source
The place where a river begins
Elevation
The height of the land above sea level
Landform
One of the shapes that makes up Earths surface, such as mountains, hills, valleys or plains
Climate
The kind of weather a place has most often, year after year
Industry
All the businesses that make one kind of product or provide one kind of service.
Environment
Surroundings in which people, plants and animals live
Conservation
The protection and wise use of natural resources
What is the location of the U.S. Relative to the Atlantic Ocean?
The Atlantic Ocean is the United States eastern border
Where is NJ located relative to the Mississippi River?
Nj is east of the Mississippi River
What mountain range lies east of the Interior Plains?
Appalachian Mountains
What best describes weather and climate?
Temperature, wind and precipitation.
How does elevation and proximity to the equator affect climate?
Elevation affects climate due to the fact that as you move higher above sea level temperatures become cooler. Proximity to the equator affects climate because of the Suns warming rays on the equator all year round. The closer you are to the equator the warmer the climate.
What are the main sources of fresh water in the United States?
Lakes, rivers, streams and groundwater.
How do people use the natural resource water.
Drink, wash, cook, water sport activities, and source of power in some parts of the U.S.
