Chapter 1: Our Enviornment
Chapter 1: Our Enviornment
Chapter 1 Test: Monday, October 12th
Lesson One:
continent: One of seven of the largest land areas on Earth.
landform: Form or shape of part of Earth's surface.
mine: To dig for materials.
adobe: Sun-dried bricks.
area: A part of a larger place.
region: A large area with at least one feature that makes it different from other areas.
Lesson Two:
weather: Daily conditions outside.
climate: The weather a place has over a long period.
elevation: The height of land above sea level.
vegetation: Kinds of plant life.
ecosystem: All the living and nonliving things that interact in a certain place.
Lesson Three:
agricultural region: A place where there is much flat land and rich soil.
industrial region: A place where many kinds of factories are located.
renewable resource: A resource that can be replaced in a short time.
nonrenewable resource: A resource that takes a long time to be replaced or that cannot be replaced after it is used.
conserve: To save and protect resources.
erosion: The washing away of soil by rain, wind, and nearby rivers.
recycle: To use an item again.
Lesson Four:
adapt: To change the way you do something.
modify: To change something.
irrigate: To bring water in through places.
Students will be making notecards for each chapter. It is encouraged that these notecards be reviewed several times a week so they are prepared for vocabulary quizzes.
Chapter 1 Study Guide
Review Vocabulary Words
Michigan is located in North America
Michigan is part of the Midwest
Michigan is a peninsula and know what a peninsula is
Be able to label the following states on a map (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and the Upper and Lower Peninsula of Michigan)
Be able to label all 5 Great lakes on a Map
Be able to explain how climate affects plant life and how ecosystems interact.
Be able to identify a natural hazard.
Be able to list 3 natural resources found in Michigan.
Be able to list a major industry in Michigan.
Be able to identify 2 ways we can protect our ecosystems. (conserve, recycle)
Know the difference between a renewable and nonrenewable resource.
Know all four of Michigan's seasons and how we adapt for each one.