MODIFIED Unit 2: Environment and People

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1. 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.

2. The climate around the Equator is __________.

• a. Polar- cold and dry
• b. Temperate- usually warm year-round
• d. Tropical- hot and humid

3. 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 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.
• c. These biomes are dry areas with little rainfall. Plant and animals have adapted to use less water.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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 near the oceans.
• c. Most people live on islands.

7. What type of clothing would people living in Quebec, Canada most likely wear?

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8. Where people live has an affect on what people eat. What city would people most likely eat more of fish?

• a. Denver, Colorado
• b. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• c. Jefferson City, Missouri

9. Temperate climates are good for farming because________________________.

• a. they offer high temperatures
• b. they offer cool, wet weather
• c. they offer nutritious soil and warm weather