Unit 4 Review

How does building roads change the landscape of the community?

• Trees are planted in the town.
• A bridge is needed to connect land.
• A pool is placed near a park.

If many trees were planted on Arbor Day in a town what would be different?

• There would be less water in the river.
• There would be more shade.
• There would be more flooding.

Which of these natural hazards could bring flooding in the community?

• Volcano
• Earthquake
• Hurricane

Town A: near water, flat plains, lots of rain, cold climate
Town B: mountains, forests, mining, cold climate
Which is one way BOTH communities adapt to the climate?

• Sleep outdoors
• Cut down trees
• Swim in lakes
• Wear thick clothes

Headline: Huge Storm Slams Into Coast of Texas
What changed in Texas because of the storm?

• Many people in Texas paid higher taxes.
• A lot of wildfires started after the storm.
• More people moved to the coast in Texas.
• Some communities in Texas had to rebuild.

Which landform is found in a climate that gets very little rain?

• Desert
• Forest
• Island
• Lake

What natural resource is found in forests?

• Coal
• Cotton
• Oil
• Timber

Planting trees and farming modify the environment. Where would this probably happen?

• In the desert
• On the plains
• In the mountains

If it is extremely hot outside in the summer, how would towns modify the environment to deal with the heat?

• Build roads to bring water to stores
• Build windmills to fan the town
• Build pools and waterparks 

Fred put puts on his coat, hat, and gloves before going outside on a very cold day.  This is an example of...

• showing what he needs
• modifying the environment
• meeting his need for shelter
• adapting to the environment