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The Land and People1

Chapter 1 Lesson 1

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landform Physical features of Earth's surface
Plateau (think Top hat) A high, flat area that rises above nearby land on at least one side
Basin ( think of your kitchen sink) low-lying area surrounded by higher land
Natural Resources Useful things found in nature.
Mineral a substance mined from the Earth
This ______________ was started in 1916 to help preserve our nation's natural treasures. National Park Service
Some National Parks are: Yellowstone, Yosemite, Death Valley, Great Smoky Mountains
The ______________ Mountains are in the east. The Appalachian
Mountains, lakes, plateaus, waterfalls valley, volcanoes, prairies are all examples of: landforms
The Appalachian Mountains stretch from Canada to Alabama
These mountains lie in the west The Rocky Mountains
The Rocky Mountains stretch over 3,000 miles from Alaska to New Mexico The Rocky Mountains
Name some natural resources? Trees, coal, oil(black gold), salt, water, natural gas, soil
Many of our resources are used for ___________. Energy
Name some natural resources? Trees, coal, oil(black gold), salt, water, natural gas, soil
Many of our resources are used for ___________. Energy
What is the difference between Renewable Energy and Non-Renewable Energy? Renewable Energy can be replenished and Non-Renewable Energy will one day run out.
List 3 Renewable Energy's that we use? Solar Energy, Wind Energy,Hydropower Energy.
List 3 Non-Renewable Energy? Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear
What is the percent of fresh water that covers our planet? 3%
What percent is fresh water and what percent is ice? 1% is fresh water 2% is ice
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