Communities in Our Country and World

What would you most likely NOT find in an urban environment?

• dense polulation

• snow-capped mountains

• skyscrapers

• more job opportunities

Why is a humid summer beneficial to the South?

• It contributes to the large numbers of native trees.

• It improves agriculture throughout the region.

Which factor might cause rain and heavy snow?

• short days

• closeness to bodies of water

Which is a fact about the Northeast region in the U.S.?

• All the states in this region were among the original thirteen colonies.

• The oldest European settlement in the U.S.

Which might be a reason why people work in urban community but also choose to live around the area or somewhere close?

• The tall buildings allow more people to have homes on a small amount of land.

• People can buy house outside the city and still work inside.

Which is NOT a reason why steel is important to human?

• One of the most common metals on Earth is iron.

• Steel helps in building skyscrapers.

• We can build bridges and transportations using steel.

How did the discovery of gold in California affect the West?

• Decreased the number of natural resources found in California.

• Changes the industry from mining to farming.

• Made many people move to the West.

Which is NOT a reason why people would want to find other energy resources?

• People worry about running out of these resources.

• Fossil Fuels take a long time to replace.

• Some communities have begun using more renewable resources for power.

What is precipitation?

• water that falls to the ground

• how high an area is above a sea level

• the number of people who live in an area

What is humidity?

• water that falls to the ground

• moisture in the air

• water like sweat because of hot weather