Traveling in mountain areas:

can be difficult because there are few good roads.

change the higher you go up a mountain.

The clothing of desert people:

Protects them against hot temperatures and blowing sand.

The largest are found in the Arabian Desert.

The Maasai people on the plains of eastern Africa:

live mainly by herding animals.

How does the sea affect coastal climates?

It can either warm or cool the coast.

Lived in the American Southwest.

How have people adapted to living on frozen coasts?

They cut holes in the ice to fish.

Plains are found around the world in places where climate:

is too dry for forests and too wet for deserts.

Have spikey thorns to protect themselves from being eaten.

Mountains and mountain ranges:

are found on all continents of the world.

To protect the natural habitats of prairies:

some people plant native grasses and wildflowers.

Why are coasts considered natural habitats?

Coasts provide homes for plants and animals.

When people plow up grasslands and plant crops with short roots:

the topsoil dries up and blows away.

What makes a good harbor?

A coastline that provides shelter for ships and people.

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1
Traveling in mountain areas:
is hard because of traffic.
can be difficult because there are few good roads.
is scary.
is easy.
2
Mountain climates:
are hotter on top.
stay the same.
are always sunny
change the higher you go up a mountain.
3
The clothing of desert people:
Protects them against hot temperatures and blowing sand.
Is fashionable.
Is easy to clean.
Is soft.
4
Oil Fields:
Most are in Australia.
The largest are found in the Arabian Desert.
Are mainly in Canada.
Make a mess.
5
Deserts are located:
In the northern hemisphere.
Only in Africa.
In North America.
On all continents.
6
The Maasai people on the plains of eastern Africa:
lived mainly by the ocean.
live mainly by herding animals.
lived mainly in the mountains.
lived mainline the desert.
7
The Ganges River is considered Holy by the people in:
Brazil.
Germany.
India.
Paris.
8
How does the sea affect coastal climates?
People like to go there.
It can either warm or cool the coast.
It can make for nice beaches.
It is always sunny.
9
Most of the worlds lakes are:
full of lily pads.
freshwater lakes.
inhabited by sharks.
saltwater lakes.
10
Some mountains are formed:
by earthquakes.
by people.
by volcanic action.
by weather.
11
The Anasazi People:
Lived in the American Southwest.
In Europe.
In Wisconsin.
In the north.
12
How have people adapted to living on frozen coasts?
They snowmobile on the lake.
They cut holes in the ice to fish.
They ice skate.
They stay off the ice.
13
Plains are found around the world in places where climate:
too sunny for plants to grow.
too hot for people.
is too dry for forests and too wet for deserts.
too cold for trees.
14
Desert plants:
Have spikey thorns to protect themselves from being eaten.
Taste great.
Allow animals to eat them.
Make for great house plants.
15
Where a wildfire has burned the grasslands:
the grass grows back quickly.
the animals are safe.
the grass stays green.
the trees are protects.
16
What is the job of the United States Coast Guard?
all of the above
rescues people
enforces laws
prevents drug smuggling
17
The Rio Grande River is part of the border between:
the US and Canada.
Minnesota and Wisconsin.
the US and Mexico.
Florida and Georgia.
18
Mountains and mountain ranges:
are difficult to climb.
are found on all continents of the world.
are mostly in the south.
are home to many people.
19
To protect the natural habitats of prairies:
some people start fires.
some people plant native grasses and wildflowers.
some people build more houses.
some people plow the fields and plant corn.
20
Why are coasts considered natural habitats?
People can live there.
Coasts provide homes for plants and animals.
They are cool.
They are good for building homes.
21
Mountains two most important resources are:
salt and sand.
copper and gold.
salt and granite.
metals and forests.
22
When people plow up grasslands and plant crops with short roots:
the dirt is perfect for building.
the topsoil dries up and blows away.
habitat for animals is created.
the topsoil is rich in minerals helping plants grow.
23
Lake Baikal provides a lot of:
fish for pets.
fish and shrimp for food.
ice for drinks.
whales for watching.
24
What makes a good harbor?
A pretty view.
Room for hotels.
A dock for fishing.
A coastline that provides shelter for ships and people.
25
The Yangtze River has the world’s:
biggest dam.
smallest frogs.
most shoreline.
biggest waterfall.

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