Chapter 2 Review
Precipitation What is water that falls to the Earth?
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
Climate What is the pattern of weather in a region over a long period of time?
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.
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
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
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, killing our fish