Social Studies Alive u1 Lesson 3

What is part of the physical geography of Truckee, California?

• deserts

• mountains

• gold

• oceans

What is the climate like in Palm Springs, California?

• cool and rainy

• cold and snowy

• hot and dry

• warm and wet

What is a natural resource of Davis, California?

• trees

• fish

• rivers

• tin

What do you think the climate is like in San Diego?

• Hot and dry

• stormy all year

• nice and warm

• cold wet winters

Which of these are physical features of San Diego?

• rivers

• islands

• ocean

• mountians

Physical features of Earth's surface include

• mountains, plains, and lakes

• houses, schools, and roads

• cities, states, and nations

• all of the above

When we talk about what the weather is like over time, we are talking about

• natural resources

• climate

• physical features

• regions

What natural resources would a farmer use?

• tractors and plows

• barns and sheds

• pesticides and fertilizers

• land and water

Using natural resources carefully is called

• adapting

• climate

• conservation

• pollution

Which of the following is an example of pollution?

• throwing trash in a river

• using fewer trees to build houses

• wearing coats when its cold

• planting flowers