Chapter 1 Test: Wednesday, October 22nd
Great Lakes Regions Map Quiz: Friday, October 24th
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.
Study Guide for Chapter 1
Words to Know:
Lesson 1: Let's Take a Tour of Michigan
community: All the people living in the same place and subject to the same laws.
boundary: A line that divides one area or state from another.
landform: A natural feature of Earth's surface.
natural resource: Something in the environment that people use.
geography: The study of Earth and its people.
region: An area defined by its common features.
peninsula: Land surrounded by water on three sides.
culture: A way of life for a group of people.
Lesson 2: Michigan's Land and Resources
environment: Everything that surrounds us, including soil, water, plants, animals, and weather.
erosion: The process of wearing away soil and rock.
glaciers: Huge sheets of ice that cover land.
renewable resource: A resource that can be replaced, such as trees.
nonrenewable resource: A resource that can run out, such as minerals.
Lesson 3: Regions of Michigan
wetlands: Areas where water lies on or near the surface of the ground, as a swamp or marsh.
industry: All the businesses that make one kind of product or provide one kind of service.
tourism: An industry that serves the needs of people who travel for pleasure.
Key Ideas:
Michigan’s land was shaped by glaciers during the Ice Age.
Renewable resources can be replaced naturally in time.
Nonrenewable resources take a long time to form and can run out.
Natural resources found in Michigan such as trees or soil.
Michigan has two main parts: the Upper Peninsula and the Lower Peninsula.
There are different regions in Michigan with different landforms and weather.
Tourism is important because people come to enjoy Michigan's nature and lakes.
Michigan has many industries, especially the auto industry (cars!).
Extra Tips for Studying:
Practice matching vocabulary with their meanings.
Talk with someone about Michigan’s land and resources.
Look at a map of Michigan to see the two peninsulas.
Think about what natural resources are around you every day.