Gallopade Chapter 9

Choose the correct term to complete the graphic organizer.

• landfills

• canals

• dams

• irrigation systems

Stephen and his team build railroad tracks. There is a mountain in their way. How can Stephen and his team meet this geographic challenge?

• They can build a canal.

• They can dig a tunnel.

• They can build a dam.

• They can dig a landfill.

Determine whether each phrase describes canals, bridges, or both.

___________ used to drain wetlands.

• canals

• bridges

• both

Determine whether each phrase describes canals, bridges, or both.

___________ used to meet geographic challenges

• canals

• bridges

• both

Determine whether each phrase describes canals, bridges, or both.

________ used in transportation routes

• canals

• bridges

• both

Determine whether each phrase describes canals, bridges, or both.

________ can link one body of water to another

• canal

• bridges

• both

Determine whether each phrase describes canals, bridges, or both.

_______ used on land not suitable for a road

• canals

• bridges

• both

Determine whether each phrase describes canals, bridges, or both.

_________ used to cross rivers and streams

• canals

• bridges

• both

What is a landfill?

• a land reservoir used to conserve water

• a stream used to fill up farmland with water

• a place where trash is dumped or buried

• a structure used to drain wetlands

Why would people build an irrigation system?

• to get a road to a place that needs it

• to get a dam to a place that needs it

• to get water to a place that needs it

• to get electricity to a place that needs it