TCI U2 S3: American Indians and the Environment

What is one feature of an environment?

• Climate

• Population

• Technology

• Language

Which type of environment gets very little rain?

• Grasslands

• Desert

• Rainy mountains

• Arctic ice fields

What type of vegetation is found in grasslands?

• Pine, fir, and spruce

• Cacti and succulents

• Grasses

• None, as there is no plant life

What do people living in desert areas often do to get enough water?

• Dig wells and ditches

• Plant more trees

• Use water from rivers

• Collect rainwater

What type of vegetation is found in the rainy and snowy mountain regions?

• Pine, fir, and spruce

• Cacti and succulents

• Grasses

• None, as there is no plant life

What covers the land in the Arctic ice fields for most of the year?

• Grass

• Trees

• Water

• Ice

Why did most American Indians choose areas rich in natural resources?

• Because they had mild climates

• Because they had plenty of food and water

• Because they had advanced technology

• Because they had large populations

Which region had scarce resources but some groups still stayed there?

• Grasslands

• Desert

• Rainy mountains

• Arctic ice fields

What is one natural resource found in all environments?

• Copper

• Water

• Pine trees

• Berries

What were American Indians' homes and clothing made to fit?

• The population size

• The language spoken

• The climate

• The technology available