Download Unit Two – Study Guide People and Places

Unit Two – Study Guide Social Studies People and Places

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Geography – the study of Earth and the ways people use it Landforms – different shapes on the surface of the Earth  Lake – large body of water surrounded by land  River – a stream of fresh water flowing toward a lake or ocean  Ocean – the largest bodies of salt water  Peninsula – land surrounded by water on three sides  Island – land surrounded by water  Mountain – the highest form of land  Plain – a mostly flat area of land  Valley – a low area of land between hills and mountains Ancestor – family members living before you were born Producer – someone who makes or grows something Consumer – someone who buys or uses goods Goods – things that people make or grow Natural Resource – useful material coming from the Earth  Air  Water  Sun  Forest  Soil  Coal  Oil

Crop – a kind of plant grown by people for food and other uses  Grains (wheat, corn, rye, barley)  Fruit (apples, cherries, oranges, bananas)  Vegetables (carrots, onions, potatoes, lettuce) Conservation – care and protection of the Earth

Ways to Conserve  Take care of animals and plants.  Walk on paths and trails.  Do not pick flowers and leaves.  Do not litter.  Do not tease or feed animals.