1. Chapter 1-Social Studies Exploring the United States
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Test Date__________

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Name a renewable resource…
Trees!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

16. Elevation Map

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

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.
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People use these resources for drinking, cooking,
cleaning, growing food, and creating power.

21. 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.

22. Good Luck on the Test!!
Study!