1. Geography – study of the earth
2. Region – large area of land with
common features
3. Landform – shape on the Earth’s
surface
4. Climate – the weather an area has
over a number of years
5. Temperature – measurement of hot and
cold
6. Precipitation – moisture that falls
to the earth (rain, snow)
7. Arid – dry
8. Humid – wet
9. Natural resource – materials found in
nature that people use to meet their needs and wants
10. Nonrenewable resource –materials we
can’t use again (coal)
11. Renewable resource – materials we can
use again (trees)
12. Mineral – substance found in the
Earth that is neither a plant nor an animal
13. Fossil fuel – the remains of ancient
plants or animals
14. Environment – surroundings in which
people, plants, and animals live
15. Economy – the way its people use
natural resources, money and knowledge to produce goods and services
16. Pollution – harmful chemicals that
make our air, soil, and water dirty
17. Acid rain – polluted moisture that
falls to the Earth
18. Conservation – protection and careful
use of natural resources
19. Recycle – using something again
20. What is one negative effect of a
landfill?
21. What are the 3 C’s to help the
environment?
22. The gases produced by burning fossil
fuels usually contain which element?
C _ _ _ _ _ D_ _ _ _ _ _
23. Name two examples of fossil fuels.
24. Name two renewable resources.
25. Name two nonrenewable resources.
26. Which natural resource does recycling
paper allow people to conserve?
27. What would happen if there were no
recycling?
28. Name 3 ways you can conserve energy.
29. How many regions are in the United
States?
30. What region do you live in?
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