Study Guide for North Carolina Ecosystems and Environment

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. The ____________ region of North Carolina is characterized by rolling hills and is located between the coastal plain and the mountains.

• Piedmont

• Evaporation

• Mountain

• The water cycle

Fill in the Blank: The water cycle includes three main processes: ______________, condensation, and precipitation.

• Evaporation

• Piedmont

• Rain

• The water cycle

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. ______________ is the process where water vapor changes into liquid water. Word bank: Piedmont, Evaporation, Trees, The water cycle, Condensation.

• Condensation

• Piedmont

• Evaporation

• Trees

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. Protecting ______________ is crucial because it influences weather patterns and supports life. Word bank: Piedmont, Evaporation, Trees, The water cycle, Condensation.

• Trees.

• Piedmont

• Evaporation

• Condensation

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. ______________ are important for both their ecological benefits and their financial value in timber production. Word bank: Piedmont, Evaporation, Trees, The water cycle, Condensation.

• Trees.

• Piedmont

• Evaporation

• The water cycle

Which ecosystem is found along the coast of North Carolina and is known for its sandy soil?

• Mountains

• Piedmont

Which of the following is a type of wetland?

• Desert

• Mountain

• Coastal Plain

• Wetlands

What is the main difference between groundwater and surface water?

• Groundwater is found in lakes, surface water is underground.

• Groundwater is underground, surface water is found in lakes and rivers.

• Groundwater is saltwater, surface water is freshwater.

• Groundwater is only found in swamps, surface water is found everywhere else.

Which of the following is NOT a state of water in the water cycle?

• Solid

• Gas

• Liquid

• Plasma

Which of the following fish is native to North Carolina?

• Salmon

• Bluegill

• Tilapia

• Goldfish