People and the Environment

Which of the following describes all the living and nonliving things around you?

• community

• environment

• physical features

• natural resources

The map key below shows the natural resources found in a state. Which of the following industries might be important to the people who live in this state? (Choose 3)

• shipbuilding

• steel making

• oil drilling

• farming

• mining

 A smaller community built near a larger city

• suburban area

• urban area

• rural area

A stronger storm shelter was built in a town that gets powerful storms.

• Adapted to the Environment

• Changed the Environment

A dam was built across a river to stop flooding.

• Adapted to the Environment

• Changed the Environment

A road was built through a mountain to connect two towns.

• Adapted to the Environment

• Changed the Environment

A house was built to stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

• Adapted to the Environment

• Changed the Environment

10. People settle near freshwater because they need it to survive. Which of the following are two other reasons why people settle near bodies of water?

• Feed sharks

• It's pretty

• Farming

• Trade and transportation, recreational opportunities.

Describe one problem that affects the environment.

• Pollution

• Littering

• Over using resources

• Cars

The environment affects the way we live by influencing our lifestyle, health, and the resources available to us.

• True

• False