Studies Weekly Week 9 Review

The _______________________________ available in an area provide materials, food, and clothing for people settling there. [Will be fill in the blank.]

• political resources

• cultural resources

• natural resources

• financial resources

Which of the following is a way people adapt to different climates?

• using maps of their local area

• shopping in local stores

• building homes from the available resources

• shipping items from other regions to their environment

How do humans modify their environment to meet their needs? (will be open response)

• moving to a new town

• setting up irrigation

• shopping in a local grocery store

• recycling

Choose all that apply. Which of the following are ways in which people negatively impact the environment?

• littering

• protecting endangered species

• pollution

• deforestation

• planting and replacing trees

Define "Blizzard"

• occurs when water rises in area and has no place to go

• a severe storm that produces snow and heavy winds

• devastating storms with high winds that usually form over land

• occurs when when part of the solid ground beneath the surface suddenly shifts

• strong storms that form over the ocean and cause heavy rains, high winds, and flooding

Define "Earthquake"

• occurs when water rises in area and has no place to go

• a severe storm that produces snow and heavy winds

• devastating storms with high winds that usually form over land

• occurs when when part of the solid ground beneath the surface suddenly shifts

• strong storms that form over the ocean and cause heavy rains, high winds, and flooding

Define "Flood"

• occurs when water rises in area and has no place to go

• a severe storm that produces snow and heavy winds

• devastating storms with high winds that usually form over land

• occurs when when part of the solid ground beneath the surface suddenly shifts

• strong storms that form over the ocean and cause heavy rains, high winds, and flooding

Define "Hurricane"

• occurs when water rises in area and has no place to go

• a severe storm that produces snow and heavy winds

• devastating storms with high winds that usually form over land

• occurs when when part of the solid ground beneath the surface suddenly shifts

• strong storms that form over the ocean and cause heavy rains, high winds, and flooding

Define "Tornado"

• occurs when water rises in area and has no place to go

• a severe storm that produces snow and heavy winds

• devastating storms with high winds that usually form over land

• occurs when when part of the solid ground beneath the surface suddenly shifts

• strong storms that form over the ocean and cause heavy rains, high winds, and flooding

When humans modify their environment, why is it important to consider how it was changed and ways in which they can affect the environment positively? (will be open response)

• The environment is important

• We should protect the animals

• We should protect nature