5th History Ch. 1 Test

When regions use _________, they can produce goods at a lower cost.

• climate

• scarcity

• specialization

• erosion

Water and wind wear away the land in the process of ___________.

• climate

• scarcity

• specialization

• erosion

Mountains, trees, and distance form the equator all effect _______.

• climate

• scarcity

• specialization

• erosion

What landforms are found in the western United States?

• low, rounded mountains and coastal plains

• sharp mountain peaks and deep canyons

• river plains and low, rounded mountains

• plateaus and low, rounded mountains

Which of the following are all nonrenewable natural resources?

• coal, natural gas, and oil

• water, oil, and natural gas

• corn, oil, and iron ore

• coal, wood, and oil

What type of resources are farm tractors and computers?

• flow resources

• renewable resources

• human resources

• capital resources

How did the geography and resources of San Diego, California, help it grow?

• Its good harbor helped shipping and trade grow

• its gold and silver mines helped businesses grow

• Its mountains helped businesses grow

• Its fishing industry helped trade grow

Explain what a region is, and describe two types of regions in the United States.

If you wanted to start a business to produce peanut butter, what resources would you need? Write a list of natural, capital, and human resources for your business.

What is the most important thing I learned about the land and natural resources in the United States? Why is it important to me?