TCI Unit 3 Vocabulary

Front

What does the term 'adapt' mean?

Back

To change ways of living to fit an environment

Front

A natural feature of Earth's surface, such as a mountain, plain, lake, or river, is called a ______.

Back

physical feature

Front

What is 'physical geography'?

Back

The physical features, climate, and natural resources of a place

Front

Pollution is anything that makes air, water, or soil ______.

Back

dirty or unsafe

Front

The weather in a place, measured over time, is known as ______.

Back

climate

Front

What does 'conservation' mean?

Back

The careful use of natural resources

Front

Useful items that come from nature, such as wood or trees, are called ______.

Back

natural resources

Front

A force of nature that shapes Earth is known as a ______.

Back

natural hazard

Front

Which of the following is NOT a physical feature? mountains, island, sailboat, lake

Back

sailboat

Front

Which one is NOT a natural hazard? Options: droughts, earthquakes, wildfires, loud noise

Back

loud noise