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5th Gr. Ch. 6 Region
Regions can be determined using various criteria
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Landform | Refers to the shape, form, or nature of physical features of Earth's surface |
| Regions | Determined based upon various criteria such as landforms, climate, population, culture and economics |
| Weather | Describes what is happening in the atmosphere at a specific time and place |
| Climate | Long-term trends in weather elements and atmospheric conditions |
| Population Density | The number of people who live in a certain size area |
| Culture | The learned behavior of people that includes their languages and belief systems |
| Economics | How a society owns, allocates, and uses resources |
| Natural Resources | What the land of a region has to provide an income |
| Agricultural Products | The crops and livestock of a region |
| Income | How much money people make |
| There are 16 regions in North and South America. You will need to be able to identify each region as being in either North or South America. | |
| Polar Climate | Very cold and dry Northern Canada and Much of Alaska |
| Temperate Climate | Cold winters and mild summers Much of the United States |
| Arid Climate | Dry and hot year- round Atacama Desert |
| Tropical Climate | Wet and hot year-round Most of Central and South America |
| Mediterranean Climate | Warm, wet, windy winters and hot, dry, calm summers Central Chile |
| Mountain Climate | Very cold at higher elevations Rocky and Andes Mountains |
| Mountains and Bodies of water | Two things that affect the climate of an area |
| Developed Countries | High level of income |
| Developing Countries | Low level of income |
| High population density areas | Usually occurs near some body of water because water is important for survival, transportation, and trade |
| Low population density areas | less water, hot temperatures, frigid temperatures, and lots of snow |
| You will need to write an extended response as to why even though Mexico and Central America are geographically in North America, they are often culturally grouped with South America. Read pg 61. 5 points | |
| Where you live influences how you live. Choose one of the following places: Fairbanks, Alaska; Quebec City, Quebec; Topeka,Kansas; Denver, Colorado; Manaus, Brazil; or Santiago, Chile. | Describe what it is like to live there with regards to the climate, landform, population, culture (language and religion), and economics. Extended Response 10 points. |
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