Chapter 1-Social Studies Exploring the United States Studyguide Powerpoint Test Date__________

Concepts to Know These will be multiple choice questions and fill in the blank on our Chapter 1 Test.

West of the Atlantic Ocean One description of the location of the United States is… West of the Atlantic Ocean

Appalachian Mountains Which mountain range lies east of the Interior Plains? Appalachian Mountains

the place where a river begins The source of a river is… the place where a river begins

temperature, wind, and precipitation Which features describe weather and climate? temperature, wind, and precipitation

farther from the equator than Hawaii. Alaska is colder that Hawaii because Alaska is… farther from the equator than Hawaii.

Name a renewable resource… Trees!

What is the surroundings in which people, plants, and animals live? environment

By driving cars less often. How can people conserve oil, which is a nonrenewable resource? By driving cars less often.

The United States is in the Northern Hemisphere. It is located… north of the equator.

Mt. McKinley has the highest ________ in North America. elevation

Landform Plains are the most common __________ in the middle part of the USA. Landform

Mountain areas usually have a Colder climate or warmer climate than valley areas. COLDER!

The farming _____________ needs a lot of water to grow crops. industry

Elevation Map

Locate on USA map Interior Plains Rocky Mountains Appalachian Mountains Pacific Mountains & Valleys Coastal Plain

Pennsylvania is located to the What is the location of Pennsylvania to the Mississippi River? Pennsylvania is located to the north and east of the Mississippi River.

How are the Coastal Plain and Interior Plains alike? How are they different? Both are large areas of flat land in the United States. The Coastal Plain is in the eastern part of the USA and runs along the Atlanic Coast. The Interior Plains are in the middle of the USA.

What are the main sources of fresh water in the United States? How do people use this natural resource? The main sources of fresh water in the United States are rivers, lakes, and groundwater. Your Text Here People use these resources for drinking, cooking, cleaning, growing food, and creating power.

What is conservation? Why is it important? Conservation is the protecting of natural resources and using them wisely. Conservation is important because people need natural resources to survive, and all resources are limited.

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