Chapter 2 Social Studies 2019

Which word means" a place where there is much flat land and rich soil for farming?"

• agricultural region

• industrial region

Which word means "the form or shape of part of the Earth's surface?"

• landform

• conserve

Which word means, "to save or protect natural resources?"

• modify

• conserve

Which word means, "a place where many kinds of businesses are located?"

• agricultural region

• industrial region

Which word means, "to change something, such as the physical environment?"

• modify

• conserve

Most of the United States is in a temperate climate region. What is a temperate climate like?

• cool or cold most of the year

• warm or hot most of the year

• not as cold as the coldest region and not as hot as the hottest region

What should a family do is it wants to build a house in an area that often has strong storm and hurricanes?

• It should use building materials that can stand up to strong winds

• It should build the house near a large lake.

Which of the following is the best example of people modifying their environment

• conserving water in your home

• a company building a dam for irrigation

Trees are used to make....

• vegetables and wheat

• lumber and paper

Which climate is best described as dry with cold nights and hot days?

• arctic

• desert