Unit 2: Environment and People

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

• a. Found in many regions of the world, this landform provides the most oxygen and has many trees.
• b. The Earth is constantly changed by this landform that covers most of the world.
• c. This landform is at least 1,800 feet taller than the land around it.
• d. 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 __________.

• a. cold and dry
• b. hot and dry
• c. cold and humid
• d. hot and humid

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

• a. These biomes include lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, oceans, reefs, and estuaries. They provide homes to many plants and animals.
• b. These biomes are dry areas with little rainfall. Plant and animals have adapted to use less water.
• c. These biomes are warm and dry. There are many wild grasses, shrubs, and some trees.
• d. 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.

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

• a. Many areas are very dry in Australia.
• b. It is extremely cold in Australia.
• c. There are a lot of trees in Australia.
• d. It rains a lot in Australia.

Analyze the population and climate maps. What is the best inference you can draw from the maps.

• a. Many people choose to live in polar climates.
• b. Most people live in continental climates.
• c. Many people live in temperate climates.
• d. Most people live in dry climates.

Analyze the population and physical maps. What is the best inference you can draw from the maps.

• a. Most people live in the mountains.
• b. Most people live on islands.
• c. Most people live near the oceans.
• d. Most people live near lakes.

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?

• a. Denver, Colorado
• b. El Paso, Texas
• c. Jefferson City, Missouri
• d. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Temperate climates are good for farming because________________________.

• a. they offer high temperatures
• b. they offer nutritious soil and warm weather
• c. they offer lots of rain needed for crops
• d. they offer cool, wet weather

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

• a. by building fences around their property to protect personal property
• b. by building houses with tornado shelters
• c. by building houses on stilts to prevent flooding
• d. by building access roads to accommodate highway traffic