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chapter 2 Study Guid
Lessons 1 & Major Mountains and Rivers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The weather over a period of time and may be warm or cold, wet or dry. | Climate |
| Often hot during the day and cooler at night. They are dry and have fewer plants than wetter places. | Desert |
| The way wind and water wear away the land, bit by bit. | Erosion |
| The study of people, places, and the earth. | Geography |
| The shape or feature of the earth's surface. | A Landform |
| Many people live on plains because | They can farm |
| What is the landform between mountains or hills called? | Valley |
| Many people live near oceans, rivers, or lakes because they can | be used for travel and fishing, business, and fun. |
| Which river is the largest in the United States? | Mississippi River |
| Are the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern or western part of the United States? | Western |
| Compare and Contrast a river and a lake. | They both have fresh water. The lake has land all around it. A river is a large stream of water that runs into a lake or ocean. |
| Name three forces of erosion. | Wind, Glaciers, and Water |