Lesson 2

3. an area defined by one or more natural or cultural characteristics that set it apart from other areas
6. a large area of Earth with a particular pattern of weather
10. any natural feature of Earth’s surface that has a distinct shape
11. use the ways in which people use a particular area of Earth's surface; for example, for farming, development, or preservation
13. a map that shows a particular theme, or topic
15. electricity that is generated from the power of moving water
16. a useful material that is found in nature, such as water, wood, coal, or oil
17. any fuel, such as petroleum, coal, or natural gas, made from the remains of prehistoric plants and animals
18. all the plants and trees in an area
19. moisture that falls from the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail

1. the average number of people who live in a unit of area (ex. a square mile); how crowded an area is
2. a large farm, especially in a hot area
4. a large area of Earth with a certain mix of plants and trees that are adapted to similar conditions
5. any action that relates to the making, buying, and selling of goods and services
7. the planting, growing, and harvesting of trees
8. any natural characteristic of Earth’s surface, such as landforms and bodies of water
9. a graph that shows the average temperature and precipitation in a place over a year
12. the height of the land above sea level
14. the pattern of weather over a long period of time