Unit 2 Topic 2 Lessons #5-8 Quiz

1. How have people in the United States modified (changed) the environment? Choose THREE correct answers.

• build levees
• dig lakes
• clear land
• build dams
• drain the oceans

2. Why do people need to modify (change) the environment? Choose TWO correct answers.

• People want to make sure that animals don't try and take over the land.
• People do not change the environment.
• People need land for homes, traveling, and shopping.
• People want to prevent flooding and have more usable land.

3. What are two ways that land can be preserved?

• crop rotation and green space
• taller buildings and more restaurants
• build factories and gas stations
• no more houses or grocery stores

4. TRUE or FALSE: Land is resource that can be renewed or created if we run out.

• True
• False

5. TRUE or FALSE: Land provides people with many goods and services needed to live.

• True
• False

6. A ___________________ is a group of people living in a particular area.

• physical feature
• community
• symbol
• good

7. Describe an URBAN community. Choose THREE correct answers.

• high population
• big city with tall buildings and lots of traffic
• very crowded with lots of job opportunities
• small town or countryside
• family friendly with neighborhoods and schools

8. Describe a SUBURBAN community. Choose THREE correct answers.

• family friendly with neighborhoods and schools
• medium population
• people can drive into a big city for work and entertainment
• lots of green space for farming
• lots of traffic noise and crowded

9. Describe a RURAL community. Choose THREE correct answers.

• small town or countryside
• lots of green space for farming
• small population
• tall buildings and lots of traffic noise
• very crowded with lots of job opportunities

10. What type of community does this picture represent?

• urban
• suburban
• rural