Unit 2 Social Studies

What is a physical feature?

• a landform on the Earth's surface

• the way something looks

• how you look when you exercise

• the weather in a region

What geographic region is Oklahoma a part of?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Great Lakes

• Great Plains

What is the definition of climate?

• The climate is the weather patterns of a place over time.

• The climate is places you could live that are very high up.

• The climate is the average temperature from last month.

• The climate is the amount of rainfall in a year.

Why do ranchers prefer the Great Plains over other areas of the country?

• They are good for grazing.

• They are flat, so the cattle don't fall over.

• They can put up fences so the animals don't get lost.

• They are easy to get to.

Florida and Hawaii are examples of what type of ecosystem?

• pine forests

• arid desert

• tropical forest

• temperate grassland

If you lived in a very dry climate, it would be hard to __________________________.

• take long walks

• have pets

• grow crops

• stop floods

Since you cannot stop storms from happening, what should you do if a bad one occurs?

• buy an umbrella

• leave town when the storm hits

• create a plan, and make an emergency kit

• have bug spray ready

The Great Basin ecosystem is ______________________.

• dry, with limited vegetation

• too wet to grow crops

• the perfect climate

• covered with conifers

The Midwest region has _____________________.

• hot summers and cold winters

• lagoons and palm trees

• the most mild climate

• six months of rain a year