S.S. 3rd Ch. 5

Which city is in the western region of the United States?

• Charleston, South Carolina

• Bozeman, Montana

• Omaha, Nebraska

• Stamford, Connecticut

Which of these is a landform you can see in the Southwest region of the Unites States?

• cactuses

• canyons

• snakes

• bridges

Farmers in the Southwest region bring in water for their crops. How had this changed their region?

• Many plants that could not grow there now grow very well.

• Many plants have died from too much water.

• Many plants cannot live there because of the cold weather.

• Many trees have been cut to clear land for planting crops.

How is the physical environment in Omaha, Nebraska different from that in Bozeman, Montana?

• A river runs through Omaha

• There are no mountains in Omaha

• Omaha has many mountains

• It is cold in Omaha all year long

What have people done to forests to meet human needs?

• They bring in water so the trees can grow.

• They wear warm clothing, such as hats and scarves.

• They cut the trees to use for lumber to build houses.

• They heat their homes and offices.

Why is the climate in Kauai, Hawaii different from the climate in Barrow, Alaska?

• Kauai is much farther from the equator.

• Barrow is in the Northeast region.

• Kauai is much higher than Barrow.

• Kauai is much closer to the equator.

Which should you NOT take to wear on vacation in Kauai?

• a bathing suit

• sunglasses

• shorts

• a winter coat

Which activity might people living is Barrow NOT enjoy doing there?

• snow mobiling

• swimming outdoors

• ice skating

• skiing

How have the Pueblo adapted to the climate in Taos?

• They wear warm coats all year long.

• They make beautiful pottery to sell in the markets.

• They live on the plateau surrounded by mountains.

• They have built adobe houses with thick walls.

Which was an important natural resource in California?

• oil

• gold

• miners

• homes