Unit 1 Flashcards
What are the main factors that make up weather
The main factors that make up weather are temperature, wind and precipitation
What are three renewable resources
Three renewable resources are trees, soil, and plants
What are three non-renewable resources
Three nonrenewable resources are Coal, minerals and oil
What is latitude
Lines of latitude are lines that run east and west drawn on maps and globes
What is longitude
Lines that run north and south from the north pole to the South Pole drawn on maps and globes
What is relative location
Where a place in relation to one or more other places on earth
Landform
One of the shapes that makes up the earth surface such as mountains, hills, valleys or plains
The place where a river empties into a larger body of water is called
The mouth
The place where a river begins is called a
Source
What is the climate
Kind of whether a place has most often year after year
What is precipitation
Water that falls to earth surface as rain, sleet, hail, or snow
What is a natural resource
Something found in nature, such as water, soil or minerals that people use to meet their needs
Nonrenewable means what
Something that cannot be made again by nature or by people
What is an environment
Surroundings in which people plants and animals live
Does renewable mean
Something that can be made again by nature or people
What does industry mean
Businesses that make a certain product or provide a service
For example hospitals - provide health care
What is conservation
The protection and wise use of natural resources
What is groundwater
Water that sinks beneath earths surface when it rains or snows
In which hemisphere is the United States Located
It is in the Northern hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere
What three features do people use describe weather and climate
Temperature, precipitation, wind
Name one renewable resource and one nonrenewable resource
Coal is a non-renewable resource and trees is a renewable resource
What statement best describes relative location of the United States?
It is west of the Atlantic ocean, it is in the northern hemisphere, it is in the western hemisphere, it is east of the Pacific ocean, it is north of the Gulf of Mexico, it is south of Canada, it is North of Mexico
What’s landform stretches between the appellation Mountains in the Rocky Mountains?
The interior plains
Which of the following does not affect the climate of the place
Distance from the forest
-The equator sea level and the ocean do affect climate
How do you think climate and landforms affect the activities that people do for fun?
The climate affects whether not it would be hot or cold weather. Mountains are colder. Wear more clothes, ski or hike.
Beaches are warmer you can swim
Why do you think most large cities in United States are located along rivers
Water provides food and transportation
Examine the map of the United States on page 17 which city is located closest to 40° north and 105° west
Look in the book😊
Study the line graph on page 31 which month is usually hotter and death Valley March or October
Look in the book😎
What are some important natural resources in United States
Soil in trees and water
How do people use minerals
Minerals are natural substances found in rocks they are used to make wire, coins, pots and jewelry(copper gold and silver for example)
Iron marble and limestone are used to construct buildings and sand and gravel are used to build roads
Do people change their environment when they use natural resources
Yes, When they use the natural resources they change your environment by changing the surrounding and it affects how people, plants and animals live.
Freshwater- The main idea what are three details that describe it?
To grow food, to fish, to create power
Why are there big differences and climate across the United States
This is a big country and iareas are further away from the equator distance affects the climate the closer it is to the equator the Warmer it is, it is colder the farther away
What are the major landforms in United States
Lakes , rivers, mountains and bodies of water
The oldest mountains in North America
The Appalachian mountains
Which landforms do you think are best for farming
? Coastal Plains
Where United States located on the earth
The northern hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere
Countries border the United States
Canada and Mexico
What oceans border the United States
Atlantic , Pacific
What are the main sources of freshwater in the United States
The main sources of freshwater our lakes rivers streams and groundwater
