SS DCP#1 Review Human/Environment Interactions

Read the list in the image. Why were these environmental modifications made?

• to dig canals

• to build railroads

• to create harbors

• to construct houses

Which of the following statements is true?

• Oil is not a natural resource.

• Oil is not a useful natural resource.

• Oil is a renewable natural resource.

• Oil is a nonrenewable natural resource.

What is a way that people DO NOT impact their environment?

• by conserving water

• by planting trees

• by cutting down trees

• by using an umbrella

Quickly using up natural resources has a negative impact on the environment. What are some ways to conserve resources?

• use solar power and wind turbines

• use wind turbines and paper plates

• throw away paper and waste water

• water lawns every day and use disposable water bottles

What are the three things people need to survive?

• chocolate, homes, and shoes

• food, shelter, and clothing

• coats, boots, and scarves

• air conditioning, heat, and food

What did the Middle Colonies provide to all the colonies?

• grains

• fish

• ships

• indigo

What is an example of physical characteristics?

• clouds, temperature, and rainfall

• trees, insects, and birds

• mountains, deserts, and oceans

• latitude, longitude, and scale

What are examples of human characteristics of a place?

• wind, temperature, and rainfall

• trees, insects, and birds

• mountains, deserts, and oceans

• bridges, buildings, and homes

A region is an area that has __________.

• diversity

• very different features

• similar characteristics

• physical features