Chapter 4 Social Studies

Which of the following is a human feature?

• mountain
• plateau
• lake
• road

What does this paragraph tell about the environment?

• The environment gets polluted.
• The environment affects how Sanjay and his family have fun.
• It is easier to live in cold climates.
• Sanjay and his family must modify the environment to enjoy themselves.

What is one way in which people adapt to climate?

• They wear clothing that is good for their climate.
• They preserve natural resources.
• They recycle fuels.
• They make a reservoir.

Which change in the environment is hardest for people to adapt to?

• a hot climate
• a natural disaster
• erosion
• a new road

How do people modify the environment for transportation?

• They build highways, bridges, and railroads.
• They build terraces.
• They dig mines.
• They build dams across rivers.

What do tunnels and canals have in common?

• They are both physical features.
• They both store and collect water.
• They both speed up transportation.
• They are both used to farm dry lands.

What is true about dams?

• They make electricity from waterpower.
• They use turbines to get energy from wind.
• They allow ships to travel faster from place to place.
• They are used to bring up underground water.

What does recycle mean in the paragraph?

• to add resources to landfills
• to use resources over again
• to increase pollution
• to modify the environment

How could the people of Crystal Lake further protect their water resource?

• They could build a well.
• They could make a plan to protect their area.
• They could build a landfill closer to the lake.
• They could use hybrid cars.

What should you do after identifying a problem?

• Find the person responsible.
• Choose a solution and act on it.
• Gather information about the problem.
• Live with the disadvantages.