Social Studies Chapter 3

What are earth's largest land areas?

• Hemispheres

• Equators

• Continents

• Communities

How is a globe different from a map?

• It is easier to carry.

• It shows the true shapes of oceans and continents.

• It is flat.

• It shows an aerial view of a location.

How does water affect Earth in a slow physical process?

• It slows down the ecosystem.

• Running water erodes riverbanks.

• It irrigates crops.

• Water in the ground causes earthquakes.

What does the word vegetation mean in this sentence?

The vegetation of an ecosystem is a physical feature for that area.

• The climate of an area

• A growing season

• The plant life of an area

What does the word preserve mean in this sentence?

It is important to help preserve our National Parks so they can be enjoyed in the future.

• To adapt

• To save

• To get rid of

Half the Earth

• equator

• hemisphere

A chain of mountains

• minerals

• mountain range

A line that shows where a state or country ends

• border

• plateau

Imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres

• equator

• hemisphere

A low area of land between hills or mountains

• valley

• plateau