Social Studies Chapter 1 Review

Question 1

What is conservation?

Accepted Answer

protecting of natural resources and using them wisely

Question 2

Because the United States is located north of the __________________, it lies in the Northern Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

equator

Question 3

Which mountain range lies east of the Interior Plains?

Accepted Answer

the Appalachian Mountains

Question 4

What is one way that people can help conserve a nonrenewable resource such as oil?

Accepted Answer

by driving cars less often

Question 5

Based on the map, which state capital do you think has a colder climate?

Accepted Answer

Denver, Colorado

Question 6

What are the main sources of freshwater in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater

Question 7

What is the main reason that Alaska has a colder climate than Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

Alaska is farther from the equator than Hawaii

Question 8

Mount McKinley has the highest ________________ in North America.

Accepted Answer

elevation

Question 9

Why is conservation important?

Accepted Answer

all resources are limited

Question 10

What does the term "source" mean?

Accepted Answer

the place where a river begins

Question 11

Which Kentucky city on the map is closest to 38o N 86o W?

Accepted Answer

Louisville

Question 12

Mountain areas usually have a colder _________________ than valley areas.

Accepted Answer

climate

Question 13

Which two months have the lowest average temperatures in Lexington?

Accepted Answer

January and February

Question 14

How do people use freshwater?

Accepted Answer

they use it for washing, they drink it, they cook with it, boating and fun activities

Question 15

What is the location of your state relative to the Mississippi River?

Accepted Answer

Illinois is east of the Mississippi River

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the relative location of the United States?

Accepted Answer

West of the Atlantic Ocean

Question 17

Which statement is the best description of "environment"?

Accepted Answer

the surroundings in which people, plants, and animals live

Question 18

Which of the following resources is renewable?

Accepted Answer

trees

Question 19

Which features best describe weather and climate?

Accepted Answer

temperature, wind, precipitation

Question 20

Why would Denver, Colorado have a colder climate?

Accepted Answer

It is farther from the equator and it has a higher elevation than Arizona

Question 21

How are the Coastal Plains and the Interior Plains different? Choose the best answer.

Accepted Answer

one is found along the ocean and the other is found in the middle of the US

Question 22

Plains are the most common _______________ in the middle part of the United States.

Accepted Answer

landform

Question 23

How are the Coastal Plains and the Interior Plains alike? Choose the best answer.

Accepted Answer

they are both low, flat lands

Question 24

The farming ____________ needs a lot of water to grow crops.

Accepted Answer

industry

Social Studies Chapter 1 Review

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Social Studies Chapter 1 Review

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