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Vocab social study
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Climate | the usual weather conditions in a place over a long period of time. |
| Weather | the condition of the atmosphere at a certain time and place, including temperature, rain, wind, and clouds. |
| Landform | a natural feature of Earth’s surface, such as mountains, valleys, plains, or hills. |
| Environment | everything around living things, including land, water, air, plants, and animals. |
| Region | an area that has common features, such as climate, landforms, or culture. |
| Savanna | a grassland biome with scattered trees and warm temperatures, usually found in tropical areas. |
| Rainforest | a dense forest that gets large amounts of rainfall each year. |
| Drought | a long period with little or no rainfall, causing water shortages. |
| Deforestation | the cutting down and clearing of forests. |
| Habitat | the natural home or environment where a plant or animal lives. |
| Conservation | the protection and careful use of natural resources and wildlife. |
| Inference | a conclusion or idea reached using evidence and reasoning. |