US History Grade 5 Unit 3

Match the vocabulary word to its definition.

• The condition a living thing functions

• Agriculture

• Changing to different situations

• Infrastructure

• Structures need for a community

• Modify

• Growing crops and raising animals

• Adapt

• Changing to a specific need or purpose

• Environment

What is one positive consequence of building dams in the United States for water management?

• Increased water pollution

• Improved flood control and a stable water supply

• Decreased wildlife habitats

• Reduced rainfall

Why do you think early American settlers in he Midwest region took part in agriculture?

• To experiment with new technology

• To reduce their reliance on fishing

• To create art in the fields

• To grow food and crops to survive

Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of deforestation in the United States?

• Increased wildlife habitat

• Improved air quality

• Soil erosion and loss of biodiversity

• Decreased agricultural productivity

Match the vocabulary word to its definition.

• Generation of power or electricity

• Energy production

• Control and distribution of water

• Consequences

• Result or effect of an action

• Pollution

• Harmful substances in the environment

• Water Management

• Moving items from one place to another

• Transportation

What is one way people in the United State have adapted to their environment to meet their energy needs?

• By relying only on candles for light

• By using wind turbines to generate elecricity

• By building large sandcastles for protection

• By importing all energy resources from other countries

How have people in the United States adapted to their environment to meet basic needs?

• By using natural resources responsibly

• By relying on technology for all their needs

• By ignoring the environment

• By importing all resources from other areas of the world

Which of the following is an example of human modification of the environment in the United States?

• Wearing loose clothing on a hot day

• Recycle paper and plastic

• Building a dam for hydroelectric power

• Using public transportation to reduce pollution

Explain the importance of water management in the United States.

How have automobiles affected transportation and the environment in the United States?