Chapter 4 - Our Human Geography

Which of the following is a human feature?

• mountain

• plateau

• lake

• road

Which statement is true?

• The environment effects how we have fun.

• The environment does not effect how we have fun.

• The environment stops us from having fun.

• The environment is too polluted to have fun.

What is one way people adapt to climate?

• They wear clothing that is good for their climate.

• They preserve natural resources.

• They recycle fuel.

• They make a reservoir.

Which change in the environment is hardest for people to adapt to?

• a hot climate

• a natural disaster

• erosion

• a new road

How do people modify the environment for transportation?

• They build highways, bridges, and railroads.

• They build terraces.

• They dig mines.

• They build dams across rivers.

What do tunnels and canals have in common?

• They are both physical features.

• They both store and collect water.

• They both speed up transportation.

• They are both used to farm dry land.

What is true about dams?

• They make electricity from waterpower.

• They use turbines to get energy from wind.

• They allow ships to travel faster.

• They are used to bring up water from underground.

What does recycle mean?

• To add resources to landfills

• To use resources over again

• To increase pollution

• To modify the environment

How can you protect your water source?

• You can build a well.

• You can make a plan to protect your area.

• You can build a landfill close to a lake.

• You can use hybrid cars.

What should you do to identify a problem?

• Find a responsible person.

• Choose a solution and act on it.

• Gather information on the problem.

• Live with the problem.