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WorksheetsSocial Studies Chapter 2
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 13mins
Match each term with the correct definition.
modify
a place where there is much flat land and
rich soil for farming
the form or shape of part of the Earth’s
surface
to save and protect natural resources
to change something, such as the
physical environment
Match each term with the correct definition.
conserve
the form or shape of part of the Earth’s
surface
to save and protect natural resources
a place where many kinds of businesses
are located
Match each term with the correct definition.
landform
the form or shape of part of the Earth’s
surface
to change something, such as the
physical environment
a place where many kinds of businesses
are located
Match each term with the correct definition
industrial region
the form or shape of part of the Earth’s
surface
a place where many kinds of businesses
are located
a place where there is much flat land and
rich soil for farming
Most of the United States is in a temperate climate region. What is a temperate
climate like?
cool or cold most of the year
wet and hot most of the year
not as cold as the coldest region and not as hot as the hottest region
What should a family do if it wants to build a house in an area that often has strong storms and hurricanes?
It should use building materials that can stay up in strong winds.
It should build a dam on a nearby river.
It should build the house near a large lake.
Which region has some of the tallest mountains in the United States and a long
coast with beaches?
Northeast
Southeast
West
Midwest
A small plant grows in the desert in the Southwest region. Which is MOST
LIKELY TRUE about this plant?
It needs plenty of rain.
It is eaten by caribou.
The ground in which it grows is frozen all year.
It needs only a small amount of water.
Match each term with the correct definition
region
exactly where a place is located on Earth
near a large city
an area with common features that set it
apart from other places
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absolute location
exactly where a place is located on Earth
where a place is in relation to other places
a part of a map that stands for something
Match each term with the correct definition
suburban
near a large city
a part of a map that stands for something
exactly where a place is located on Earth
Match each term with the correct definition
relative location
where a place is in relation to other places
a part of a map that stands for something
near a large city
If a person enjoys swimming and surfing, where would he or she MOST LIKELY
want to live?
in a rural community
in an urban community
in a community near the beach
The Rocky Mountains are important to the community of Aspen, Colorado.
What is MOST LIKELY true about the people of Aspen?
They enjoy skiing and hiking.
They are hard workers.
They like to read books about animals.
Which is most important for a location where people want to form
a community?
It has laws.
It has natural resources.
It has activities.
What is the BEST example of something you would find in every suburban
community?
a mountain
minerals
a post office
a beach
What is TRUE of every community?
Every community has mountains.
Every community has many water resources.
Every community changes over time.
Every community has many natural resources.
