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19 Cards in this Set
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When regions use __________________ they can produce goods at a lower cost.
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When regions use specialization they can produce goods at a lower cost.
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Water and wind wear away the land in the process of __________________ .
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Water and wind wear away the land in the process of erosion.
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Mountains, trees, and distance from the equator all effect __________________ .
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Mountains, trees, and distance from the equator all effect climate.
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One condition that forces people to make decisions about what they want is __________________ .
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One condition that forces people to make decisions about what they want is scarcity.
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What landforms are found in the western United States?
A. low, rounded mountains and coastal plains? B. sharp mountain peaks and deep canyons C. river plains and low, rounded mountains D. plateaus and low, rounded mountains |
B. sharp mountain peaks and deep canyons
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Which of the following are all nonrenewable natural resources?
A. coal, natural gas, and oil B. water, oil, and natural gas C. corn, oil, and iron ore D. coal, wood, and oil |
A. coal, natural gas, and oil
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What type of resources are farm tractors and computers?
A. flow resources B. renewable resources C. human resources D. capital resources |
D. capital resources
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How did the geography and resources of San Diego, California help it grow?
A. Its good harbor helped shipping and trade grow B. Its gold and silver mines helped businesses grow C. Its mountains helped businesses grow D. Its fishing industry helped trade grow. |
A. Its good harbor helped shipping and trade grow
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Is the Atlantic Ocean north, south, east, or west of the Mississippi?
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The Atlantic Ocean is east of the Mississippi River.
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What countries share a border with the United States?
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Canada and Mexico share a border with the United States
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By what means do many scientists think humans first came to the Americas?
A. They rowed wooden canoes B. They walked across a land bridge C. They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean D. They followed a long river |
B. They walked across a land bridge
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Which of the following are capital resources that can be used in the production of goods?
A. wind and sunshine B. trees and plants C. oil and coal D. tools and machines |
D. tools and machines
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Why did horses change the lives of the Plains Indians?
A. because horses made farming easier B. because horses helped promote peace between Indian groups C. because horses made it easier to hunt and travel D. because they started hunting horses instead of buffalo |
C. because horses made it easier to hunt and travel
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Which of the following is a long, deep gap cut into the land?
A. Plateau B. Canyon C. Mountain D. Plain |
B. Canyon
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Why did American Indians living in the Southwest use irrigation?
A. They needed to water their crops B. They used it to protect their homes C. It helped them hunt for food D. They carried their belongings with it |
A. They needed to water their crops
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Why are resources important for the growth of a region's economy?
A. They determine what language people speak in the region B. they keep consumers from buying products from other regions C. they help reduce trade between regions D. they help people decide which products or services they should specialize in |
D. they help people decide which products or services they should specialize in
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What are two ways a physical map is typically different from a political map of the United States?
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1. A physical map probably wouldn't show the names of states.
2. A political map wouldn't show landforms (like mountains and plains). |
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Explain what a region is, and describe two types of regions in the United States.
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Sample Answer: A region is an area that has one or more features in common. One way to divide the United States is by political region, such as states. Another way to divide the United States is to group states that are close to each other, such as the West and the Midwest.
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Why would the climate in the Appalachian Mountains be warmer than the Rocky Mountains?
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The Appalachian Mountains are lower than the Rockies. As you climb higher into the mountains, the air gets cooler. Since the Rockies are taller, the climate there is cooler.
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