Unit 2: Environment and People

Front

Which of the following best describes mountains?

Back

This landform is at least 1,800 feet taller than the land around it.

Front

The climate around the Equator is __________.

Back

hot and humid

Front

Which of the following provides the best description of a forest biome? Options: a. These biomes include lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, oceans, reefs, and estuaries. They provide homes to many plants and animals., b. These biomes are dry areas with little rainfall. Plant and animals have adapted to use less water., c. These biomes are warm and dry. There are many wild grasses, shrubs, and some trees., d. These biomes are important because they produce the most oxygen. They contain soil which allows many plants to grow and there is a lot of shade from trees.

Back

These biomes are important because they produce the most oxygen. They contain soil which allows many plants to grow and there is a lot of shade from trees.

Front

What is the best inference you can make about Australia based on this physical map of the continent? Options: a. Many areas are very dry in Australia., b. It is extremely cold in Australia., c. There are a lot of trees in Australia., d. It rains a lot in Australia.

Back

Many areas are very dry in Australia.

Front

Analyze the population and climate maps. What is the best inference you can draw from the maps?

Back

Many people live in temperate climates.

Front

Analyze the population and physical maps. What is the best inference you can draw from the maps?

Back

Most people live near the oceans.

Front

What type of clothing would people living in Quebec, Canada most likely wear?

Back

c.

Front

Where people live has an affect on what people eat. What city would people most likely eat more of fish? Options: a. Denver, Colorado, b. El Paso, Texas, c. Jefferson City, Missouri, d. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Back

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Front

Temperate climates are good for farming because________________________.

Back

they offer nutritious soil and warm weather

Front

How do people living along the coast of South Carolina adapt to their environment?

Back

by building houses on stilts to prevent flooding