Chapter1-SocialStudiesExploringtheUnitedStates.pptVIP

Chapter 1-Social StudiesExploring the United States Studyguide Powerpoint Test Date__________ Concepts to Know These will be multiple choice questions and fill in the blank on our Chapter 1 Test. One description of the location of the United States is… Which mountain range lies east of the Interior Plains? The source of a river is… Which features describe weather and climate? Alaska is colder that Hawaii because Alaska is… Name a renewable resource… What is the surroundings in which people, plants, and animals live? How can people conserve oil, which is a nonrenewable resource? The United States is in the Northern Hemisphere. It is located… Mt. McKinley has the highest ________ in North America. Plains are the most common __________ in the middle part of the USA. Mountain areas usually have a Colder climate or warmer climate than valley areas. The farming _____________ needs a lot of water to grow crops. Elevation Map Locate on USA map Rocky Mountains Pacific Mountains Valleys Interior Plains Appalachian Mountains Coastal Plain What is the location of Pennsylvania to the Mississippi River? How are the Coastal Plain and Interior Plains alike? How are they different? What are the main sources of fresh water in the United States? How do people use this natural resource? What is conservation? Why is it important?