Geography and History of the United States

What is geography?

• The study of history

• The study of maps and globes

• The study of animals

• The study of space

What are physical features in geography?

• Weather patterns

• Natural landforms and bodies of water

• Astronomical phenomena

• Man-made structures

What is climate in geography?

• The study of animal behavior

• The weather in a place measured over time

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The study of rocks and minerals

What are natural resources in geography?

• Man-made materials

• Resources created by animals

• Things people use from nature in their daily lives

• Resources found in outer space

What is a natural hazard in geography?

• A type of weather pattern

• A sudden event caused by nature that can cause harm

• A dangerous animal

• A man-made disaster

What is adaptation in geography?

• The process of creating new natural resources

• The process of people learning more about their surroundings and adjusting to them

• The process of changing the physical features of a place

• The process of changing the climate of a place

What is conservation in geography?

• The process of changing the climate of a place

• The process of using natural resources wisely to protect the environment

• The process of using up all the natural resources in an area

• The process of creating new natural resources

What is the climate like in Roseburg, Oregon?

• Hot and dry

• Mild and rainy

• Cold and snowy

• Boiling hot in summer

What is the most important natural resource in Las Cruces, New Mexico?

• Oil

• Water

• Gold

• Coal

What is the most important physical feature near Gloucester, Massachusetts?

• Mountains

• Ocean

• Forest

• Desert