Chapter 2 Review

What is water that falls to the Earth? Precipitation

List 3 examples of precipitation. Rain, sleet, hail, or snow

What is a measure of how hot of cold a place is?                                            Temperature

What could you use to show temperature? A thermometer

What describes the air at a certain time and place? Weather

What are the 2 parts of weather? Temperature and precipitation

What is the pattern of weather in a region over a long period of time? Climate

Name an example/fact about climate? Summer has the hottest weather.

What is a resource that can be renewed or replaced after they are used? Renewable resource

List an example of a renewable resource trees

What is resources that can not be replace Nonrenewable resource

List 2 examples of nonrenewable resources. Clay, stone

What are the similarities of nonrenewable and renewable resources? They are both natural resources. They are both helpful to people.

Interesting fact: The higher you are the ______ it gets. colder What is elevation? The height of land above sea level Interesting fact: The higher you are the ______ it gets. colder

What is a storm with strong wind and heavy snow? Blizzard                                          What is a powerful storm with very strong wind and heavy rain? •Hurricane

What does a hurricane and a blizzard have in common? They both have very strong wind

What are some of NY’s resources and their uses? Maple trees- building, maple syrup Natural gas- fuel homes Oil- fuel

What is the N.Y. State animal? The beaver

Why do farmers in New York grow apples and trees? Because they grow well in New York's climate

Which parts of our environment do we most depend on for breathing? Air and trees

What do trees and minerals have in common? They are both natural resources

What is a way people use forests? For building and for fuel

Why is it important for people to practice conservation? To protect natural resources for the future

What kind of animal would you see on a tall building or a cliff? A Peregrine Falcon

How can New Yorkers help protect the state’s wildlife? Taking care of the environment

Is this a line graph of bar graph?                                          

Is this a line graph or bar graph?

What is the difference between a line graph and a bar graph? A line graph shows an area over a certain amount of time A bar graph compares 2 or more items at the same time

What are some causes of acid rain? Forms when pollution from smoke mixes with condensation in the clouds

What are the effects of acid rain? Holes in statues, buildings and roads