Climate & Environments

Human Civilizations & Environments

Apex 1.3

Multiple Choice

What is a canal?

• a waterway built by humans

• steps built on steep slopes for farming

• land that is good for farming

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What is a civilization?

• an organized society that has developed advanced ways of living (include a form of government, culture, and social classes)

• a small group of people that like the same stuff

• the rulers of a country

Multiple Choice

What is fertile land?

• Good soil, can grow a lot of food

• Bad soil, not good for farming

Multiple Choice

Which of these shows terrace farming?

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People need food, water, and a favorable climate to thrive. Since ancient times, people have found ways to shape their environments to meet those needs.

Identify two elements of the natural environment that humans need to survive.

• Lightning

• Farmland

• Rocks

• Ice

• Water

Multiple Select

How did the Inuit people survive in such a harsh climate?

• used animal skin to stay warm

• used animal fat to burn for warmth

• built igloos for shelter

• had good soil for farming

Multiple Choice

Why did the ancient Pueblo's possibly disappear from the region 700 years ago?

• a major earthquake destroyed everything

• were wiped out by disease

• became too dry to survive there

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Why were so many civilizations able to thrive in Mesoamerica?

• plenty of water

• excellent farmland

• good climate

• they had powerful leaders

Poll

Which climate do you think is the easiest for humans to live in?

• Polar

• Temperate

• Tropical

• Highland

• Dry/Desert

Multiple Choice

Why do people build terraces to farm?

• they think it looks cool

• they live in a mountainous or steep place that doesn't have a lot of flat land for farming

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What is a benefit of building a canal?

• there are none

• faster and easier travel

• makes travel longer

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What are three things a city planner does?

• decide where to build roads

• decide which restaurants should go in a city

• plan the water pipes for a city

• make sure buildings get heat and electricity

• name the city

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People need food, water, and a favorable climate to thrive. Since ancient times, people have found ways to shape their environments to meet those needs.

Identify three ways humans shape their natural environment to survive.

• By engaging in city planning

• By improving farmland

• By digging canals

• By recycling plastics

• By using the internet

Poll

Which environment would be easier to build a town in?

Poll

Which environment would be harder to build a town in?

Poll

Which environment would be easier to build a town in?

Open Ended

Which climate would you live in if you could choose any?

Polar, Temperate, Highland, Dry, Tropical

Give three reasons WHY you chose that climate.