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  • a line that divides one area or state from another
    state
    boundary
    line
    capital
  • What is a mesa?
    large flat lands
    hill with a flat top
    deep valley
    river overflow area
  • renewable means...
    can NOT be replaced easily
    use up
    to save or protect
    can be replaced easily
  • Which of these does NOT contribute to the type of climate a place gets?
    population
    elevation
    location
    wind
  • a deep narrow valley with steep rocky sides
    valley
    river
    plain
    canyon
  • What are the key features of climate?
    temperature, precipitation and humidity
    evaporation, collection and precipitation
    evaporation, condensation, escalation
    temperature, precipitation and humus
  • What kind of climate does New York have?
    dry, very cold winters & cold summers
    warm and wet all year
    dry climates
    wet, cold winter & hot or warm summers
  • how high the land is above sea level
    elevator
    height
    elevation
    miles
  • an area that shares similar characteristics
    map
    region
    neighborhood
    city
  • human made things that we use to grow or make other things are called...
    plant resources
    human resources
    capital resources
    animal resources
  • something in the environment that people can use such has soil, water, and trees
    boats
    landforms
    planets
    natural resources
  • nonrenewable means...
    use up
    can be replaced easily
    can NOT be easily replaced
    protect from harm
  • How high above sea level does sage brush grow?
    10,000-12,000 feet
    6,000-7,000 feet
    0-1,000 feet
    2,000-4,000 feet
  • people and their skills, ideas, and hard work are called...
    neighborhood resources
    oil resources
    human resources
    capital resources
  • plateau
    river-bed
    beaches
    deep, narrow valley
    large, flat, raised areas of land
  • What does the map tell you about climate?
    It is colder in the northern part of the United States
    It is warmer in the Eastern part of the United States
    it is warmer in the northern part of the United States
    it is colder in the western part of the United States
  • items that people make or grow to sell
    workbooks
    groceries
    livestock
    products
  • What part of the US has the hottest average January temperature?
    South
    East
    West
    North
  • conserve means to...
    talk
    eat
    save or protect
    plant
  • What type of plant life is 8,000 feet above sea level?
    Alpine
    Conifer Forest
    Mesquite
    Ponderosa Pine
  • How many regions make up the United States?
    6
    5
    50
    100
  • a natural feature of Earth's surface
    landform
    climate
    river
    planet
  • a pattern of weather in a place over a period of time
    weather
    climate
    map
    precipitation
  • the use of technology to bring water to crops is called...
    evaporation
    irrigation
    motivation
    irritation
  • What is the average January temperature for Maine?
    41-60 degreess
    Less than 0
    0-20 degrees
    Above 60