Natural Resources and Their Uses

Look at the pictures. Why are these two homes built differently?

• A) They are located in the same climate.

• B) People in the desert do not like pointed roofs.

• C) Pointed roofs keep snow on the top of the house.

• D) They are built to withstand the climates that they are in.

Use the map scale to calculate the distance from Houston to Galveston.

• 50 miles

• 100 miles

• 150 miles

• 200 miles

How do people pay for the things they need and want?

• by going to school

• by adopting a new pet

• by buying groceries online

• by earning money by working

A budget should include _________________.

• donating all income.

• purchasing wants first.

• spending and saving money.

• putting all money into savings.

Sasha is earning money for a new bike. She received $50 for helping a neighbor. What is the best plan to help her meet her goal?

• Give the money back.

• Buy new shoes worth $50.

• Purchase new tools for the next job and save the rest.

Look at the pictures below. Which statement best explains the difference between these climates?

• Plains are colder than mountains

• The ocean is drier than the desert

• Mountains are wetter than wetlands

• The desert is warmer than mountains