Lesson 1: The Land and States

What does the word "Environment" mean?

• A place where only animals live

• The surroundings in which people, plants, and animals live

• A type of weather

• A kind of food

What does the term "climate" refer to?

• The kind of weather a place has over a short period of time.

• The kind of weather a place has over a long period of time.

• The temperature of a place at noon.

• The amount of rainfall in a day.

What does climate include?

• Only temperature.

• Only rainfall.

• Temperature, rainfall, and other weather patterns.

• Only wind speed.

Which of the following is a factor of climate?

• The time of day.

• The average temperature over years.

• The color of the sky.

• The number of sunny days in a week.

What is the main feature of a plateau?

• It is flat and elevated

• It is a low-lying area

• It is covered with water

• It is a steep hill

Which landform is typically higher than the surrounding area?

• Plains

• Hills

• Valleys

• Deserts

What is the primary characteristic of a mountain?

• Flat and low

• High and steep

• Low and steep

• Flat and elevated

How many states are there in the United States?

• 48

• 49

• 50

• 51

Which two states are not connected to the other 48 states?

• Texas and Florida

• Hawaii and Alaska

• California and Nevada

• New York and New Jersey

What are the Coastal Plains?

• Mountainous areas

• Flat and low-lying areas

• Desert regions

• High plateaus