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1
There are three types of landforms in Utah:
mountains, basins and plateau
high, wide and flat
wind, water and earth
2
How has technology helped us as we change the land?
Machines to take natural resources out of the ground.
Invented ways to control the insects that destroy crops.
Railroad tracks and highways make for faster transportation.
All of the above.
3
Today, one thing that decides where people live is where they___________.
live
play
work
4
What is a fossil?
The mark or remains of a ancient plant or animal
ice cream flavor
a living plant or animal
5
Many settlers chose the ________ valleys to start their settlements because it is better for farming.
forests
rough and bumpy
flat
6
What can poor air quality cause?
precipitation
Rain Shadow effect
lung and heart disease
7
What was the name of the huge lake that used to cover much of Utah?
Utah Lake
Lake Bonneville
Great Salt Lake
8
Since Utah is a desert and there is not a lot of water here, how do we get water to the crops?
soil
irrigation
small animals
9
What are three types of rocks?
rough, metallic and smooth
magma, pressure and metamorphic
sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic
10
There are over 600 minerals found in Utah. True or False
True
False
11
Climate is the pattern of ____________ in a place year after year.
precipitation
elevation
weather
12
The science of farming is called _______________.
Biology
Archaeology
Agriculture
13
Why is Utah considered a desert?
Because i say so
Because it gets 10 inches or less of rain per year
Because it is far away from an ocean
14
Why do we study history?
We need to know the past in order to improve the future
You will get ice cream
Mrs. Snyder loves teaching it
15
Natural resources are things found in nature that people can use. Which are natural resources? Check all that apply.
tree and tall grasses
sun, soil, minerals and wind
fresh water from lakes and mountains
animals
