Unit 1: Human - Environment Interactions Assessment

How are a peninsula and an island similar?

• They are both near a river.

• They are both tall and hard to climb.

• They are both near large amounts of water.

• They are both covered in large amounts of ice.

How is a tropical area different from the arctic?

• The tropical area is colder than the arctic area.

• The tropical area is warmer than the arctic area.

• The arctic area is larger than the tropical area.

• Tropical and arctic areas are about the same in climate.

Which climate is represented in the picture?

• tropical

• desert

• arctic

• temperate

Which statement defines natural resources?

• Natural resources are materials found in nature that are used by living things.

• Natural resources are only man-made objects used by people.

• Natural resources are items that cannot be found on Earth.

• Natural resources are products created in factories.

Which is NOT a natural hazard? (3.3A)

• tornado

• earthquake

• blizzard

• tropical

Which type of home is often found in a desert?

• brick house

• tent

• truck

• houseboat

What is a challenge someone living on a mountain has?

• lack of resources

• unstable ground

• tropical temperatures

• deep waters

Which is an effect of building homes? (3.3C)

• destroys plants and animal habitats

• destroys electricity power sources

• destroys tropical and arctic climates

• destroys tourism and ground stability

What is one way to conserve natural resources? (3.3C)

• build homes

• turn off lights

• build homes on stilts

• change your toothbrush every four months

Which phrase below completes the graphic organizer above?

• conservation

• recycling

• pollution

• building homes