Geography and Climate 2.4A

What is it like high in the mountains?

• It is like a desert.

• It is hot.

• It is cold.

Where would you find more rain?

• in the north states

• in the south states

• in the east states

• in the west states

What three things can people do if they live near water?

• swim in an ocean

• boat in a lake

• walk in a desert

• water-ski on a river

What is it like high in the mountains?

• It is warm.

• It is wet.

• It is hot.

• It is cold.

Where do people build most towns and cities?

• on mountains

• on the water

• on flat land

• on a glacier

People build near water because:

• it provides easy access to water resources.

• it is aesthetically pleasing.

• it is cheaper to build near water.

• it is safer from natural disasters.

Look at the pictures. Which one shows an urban area?

• the one with the houses

• the one with the barn and cows

• the one with the river

• the one with the skyscrapers

What do you find in a rural area?

• more people

• more roads

• more farms & farm animals

If you live near the mountains, what activity can you do?

• Snow Skiing

• Surfing

• Scuba Diving

Living in a rural area, what activities can you engage in?

• Farming and gardening

• Attending Broadway shows

• Taking the subway