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WV History Ch. 1

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What does the term "absolute location" mean? precise location
What is the name given to the climate of WV? Humid Continental
Briefly describe a humid continental climate. 4 seasons
Surface mining has had both positive and negative affects on the environment. Describe a "positive" outcome from surface mining. The surface of the earth must be restored.
Surface mining has had both positive and negative affects on the environment. Describe a "negative" outcome from surface mining. The land is destroyed during the mining process.
List the five states that border WV. Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania
Fill in the blank. Geography is the science of studying Earth as the ______. home of humans
West Virginia has five natural boundaries. What are these five boundaries? Ohio River, Tug Fork, Big Sandy, Potomac, Allegheny Mts.
What was the impact of the lumber industry on the environment of West Virginia? Removed the original hardwoods
Give two negative effects that the chemical industry had on West Virginia's environment. Chemical industry caused water pollution and soil pollution.
Movement was discussed in class. What does the geographic theme of movement focus on? The theme of movement links the environment by travel, trade, and the exchange of ideas.
Which direction do lines of latitude (parallels) run? East to West
What do lines of latitude (parallels) measure? Latitude measures north and south of the equator
How does elevation sometimes affect the climate? The higher the elevation the cooler the climate.
What does the term "relative location", mean? When a place is compared with what is nearby.
What direction do lines of longitude (meridians) run? Longitude runs from North to South
What will lines of longitude measure? Longitude will measure East and West of the Prime Meridian.
Why are certain animals now extinct in West Virginia? These animals were overhunted for their hides (fur) and bounties.
Why is West Virginia considered to be "natural location" for a chemical industry? five of six elements needed for the chemical industry are abundant in West Virginia.
How did the geography of West Virginia affect the early explorers? The geography made it hard for explorers and settlers to travel through and settle the state.
Why was West Virginia considered a prime location for the development of the lumber industry? Because West Virginia was a heavily forested state.
What other industries developed in West Virginia because of the lumber industry? Tanneries and pulp mills
How can West Virginia be called " the northern most of the southern states"? West Virginia is considered the most northern of the southern states because the northern panhandle extends above the Mason Dixon Line and the southern part is below Richmond, VA.
Why is Hawks Nest Tunnel disaster considered a "man-made" disaster? Because they knew about the dangerous conditions but allowed the workers to continue without breathing apparatus or safety equipment.
Created by: Tammy Gibson
 

 



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