The Environment Meets our Needs

The word modify means to ______.

• change

• keep

• move

• shelter

Where may we find drought-resistant crops?

• in the desert

• in wetlands

• in the plains

• in the ocean

How could someone in the mountains modify their environment?

• Lift homes to avoid a flood.

• Build flat roofs to avoid the heat.

• Carve a road into a hilliside.

• Plant crops in open grassy fields.

Terracing seems to be a __________________.

• clothing style

• building style

• mining strategy

• farming strategy

Where do the food people eat and the clothes they wear come from?

• the government

• the environment

• the wind

• the grocery store

The annual rainfall in a desert is less than _____________ inches.

• 12

• 14

• 11

• 10

Which of the following about mountains is NOT true?

• Tunnels modify mountains.

• People in the mountains wear warm coats.

• Mountains are warm.

• Farmers use terracing on mountains.

Why do people modify the environment?

• to have some fun

• to meet their needs

• to make Earth beautiful

• to allow cattle to graze

Using a fireplace in the mountains is ________________.

• modifying

• adapting

• switching

• sanitizing

Why do some people wear long robes in deserts?

• It keeps them warm.

• It keeps their skin from drying out.

• It's the best way to farm.

• It keeps their skin dry.