My World Social Studies: Chapter 1 Lesson 1

What is the definition for features?

• A natural part of the Earth's surface.

• An important or interesting part of something.

• Height of land above sea level.

• Group of mountains.

What makes California a unique state?

• California has fun activities to do.

• California is the state we live in.

• California has interesting physical geography and features.

• California is a state in the United States of America.

What is the definition of range?

• How high a mountain is.

• A group of mountains or hills.

• A body of water in California.

• A place where trees and animals live.

What is the definition of physical geography?

• Where mountains are located.

• Low lands

• Where there is little or no rain.

• The land, water, and other natural features of a place.

What is a valley?

• An area near the ocean.

• An area near a lake.

• An area of low land between mountains and hills.

• An area in the hills.

What landforms are necessary to form a valley?

• Mountains and hills.

• Ocean and lakes.

• Lakes and deserts.

• Mountains and lakes.

What is the name of the valley that Bakersfield is located in?

What is the definition for desert?

• An area of much rain.

• An area where you find mountains and hills.

• An area where an ocean is located.

• An area of very dry land and few plants grow.

What is an ecosystem?

• A physical feature in our community.

• To act together.

• All the living and nonliving things that interact in a certain place.

• A beautiful place to have a picnic.

What is the difference between a mountain and a hill?

Check all of the correct answers.

• A mountain has a higher elevation than a hill.

• You can play on a hill.

• Hills are green.

• A hill is closer to sea level.

• Mountains have peaks.