Environment and People - Worksheet Practice Questions

The movement of ________________, water, and wind change the Earth's surface.

• mountains

• deserts

• ice

• soil

Mountains are found ______________ and even under the ocean.

• along rivers

• in every state

• near volcanoes

• on every continent

Most rivers begin in the mountains and end by flowing into _________________________.

• creeks

• lakes and ponds

• other rivers

• the ocean

Why are forests one of our most important ecosystems?

• They produce trees.

• They have lots of animals.

• They have good soil.

• They produce most of the oxygen.

What is a weather pattern of an area that develops over many years?

• weather

• climate

• humidity

• precipitation

Climate includes average temperature, ________________, and wind in the area.

• soil

• nutrients

• precipitation

• farming

Some forms of precipitation are rain, snow or ____________.

• weather

• climate

• temperature

• hail

Humidity is a measure of how much moisture is in the air. When humidity is high, the air feels ________________________________.

• warm and wet

• warm and dry

• cool and wet

• cool and dry

What can you infer when comparing a polar climate to a tropical climate?

• A polar climate is warmer.

• A polar climate is colder.

• A tropical climate is colder.

• The climates are the same.

Tropical climates are found near the _______________________________.

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

• International Date Line

• North and South Poles