MyWorld Chapter 1 Lesson 4 People and the Land

To change to meet a new set of conditions.

• aquifer

• adapt

• irrigation

• technology

The use of tools and scientific knowledge to do work.

• adapt

• aquifer

• technology

• irrigation

The use of technology to bring water to crops.

• adapt

• technology

• monitor

• irrigation

An underground layer of porous rock that holds water.

• aquifer

• technology

• adapt

• irrigation

How might people adapt to living in Florida?

• They build homes with steep, sloped roofs.

• They wear lightweight clothes in the winter.

• They use less air conditioning in the summer.

• The build underground tunnels that connect buildings.

Why might a group live near an aquifer?

• They enjoy the climate of the coast.

• They need water to irrigate their crops.

• They need an alternative source of energy.

• They need land to build homes and buildings.

Building a home on stilts to protect against flooding is an example of people _____________.

• Conserving capital resources.

• Adapting to their environment.

• Depending on natural resources.

• Using new technologies to conserve water.

How is technology used to help conserve the Ogallala Aquifer?

• New irrigation systems waste less water.

• Water in the aquifer is replaced by rainfall.

• Large ditches are dug to carry water to farms.

• Water treatment plants provide cleaner water.