Topic 1 Lessons 3-4

What four basic things do all people need?

_________ is the loss of forest cover in a region

Even in the tropics, when ______ increases, temperature drops

Heat from sunlight can cause water to _______ from a body of water on Earth

Demographers are scientists who study human population by measuring the rate at which the

The areas between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn are called the

_________ is the average weather of a place over time.

A useful material found in the environment

A type of tropical cyclone that forms over the Atlantic Ocean is a

What is the primary reason that some areas of Earth are consistently warmer than other areas of the Earth?

________ act like large rivers in Earth's oceans (and help spread heat and shape climates)

What are the main factors that make up a climate?

List some examples of clean energy

A park-like landscape of grasslands with scattered trees that can survive dry spells

_______ are a resource that Earth or people can replace such as water, plants, and animals

Rapid population growth can result in large increases in the _________ if there is a shortage of clean food and water

The spread of suburbs away from the core city

What is the difference between emigrate and immigrate?

The three types of ecosystems are

What is an example of a migration pull factor?

Regions on Earth that are made up of similar communities of plants and animals are called

What is the difference between deciduous and coniferous trees?

The number of people per unit of land area or the people per square mile

An effect on someone or something not involved in an activity that brought about that effect

Ecosystems can change over time because of physical processes or

The variety of living things in a region or ecosystem

Which ecosystem relies on steady, hot temperatures and moist air to support it?

A residential area on the edge of a city or large town

What is the main cause for the difference between the tropics and the temperate zones?

Nonrenewable resources formed over millions of years from the remains of plants and animals

________ is the development of machine-powered production and manufacturing

By looking outside to decide if you will need an umbrella that day, you are checking the

An ____ is a group of plants & animals that depend on one another & their environment for survival. Also called a biome.