Unit 2 Geography Study Guide

Landforms are natural shapes that make up the Earth's surface or crust. Which of the following best describes mountains?

• Found in many regions of the world, this landform provides the most oxygen and has many trees.

• The Earth is constantly changed by this landform that covers most of the world.

• This landform is at least 1,800 feet taller than the land around it.

• This landform gets little rain. Temperatures can be as high as 110°F and as low as 50°F.

The climate around the Equator is __________.

• cold and dry

• hot and dry

• cold and humid

• hot and humid

Which of the following provides the best description of a forest biome?

• These biomes are important because they produce the most oxygen. They contain soil which allows many plants to grow and there is a lot of shade from trees.

• These biomes are warm and dry. There are many wild grasses, shrubs, and some trees.

• These biomes are dry areas with little rainfall. Plant and animals have adapted to use less water.

• These biomes include lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, oceans, reefs, and estuaries. They provide homes to many plants and animals.

Answer explanation

Forest consist of MANY trees that produce oxygen for us to breathe :)

What is the best inference you can make about Australia based on this physical map of the continent?

• Many areas are very dry in Australia.

• It is extremely cold in Australia.

• There are a lot of trees in Australia.

What type of clothing would people living in Quebec, Canada most likely wear?

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Where people live has an affect on what people eat.  What city would people most likely eat more of fish?

• Denver, Colorado

• Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

• El Paso, Texas

• Jefferson City, Missouri

Temperate climates are good for farming because________________________.

• they offer high temperatures

• they offer nutritious soil and warm weather

• they offer lots of rain needed for crops

• they offer cool, wet weather

Answer explanation

Temperate= Good Farming Soil :)

How do people living along the coast of South Carolina adapt to their environment?

• by building fences around their property to protect personal property

• by building houses with tornado shelters

• by building houses on stilts to prevent flooding

• by building access roads to accommodate highway traffic

Answer explanation

Think of Beach Houses that you may see in Myrtle Beach!

What are ecosystems?

• small area within a larger area

• community of organisms or habitats

• average temperature, precipitation, humidity over a long period of time

Answer explanation

Eco: think of nature (animals)

System: think of animals that live together

Draw me a landform!

Answer explanation

Types of landforms: Plateau, Mountain, Valley, Plain, Hill, Volcano, ect.