Next, think about the biomes that might exist in each climate zone. Research the types of animals and vegetation that are found in each biome. How do they relate to the economic activities in the area? How might the vegetation and wildlife impact the people who live there? Write two to three short paragraphs that summarize your conclusions. (This is for Italy!!)

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a nation’s boundaries? a. to limit the movement of goods and people b. to make it easier for cartographers to create maps c. to make the movement of goods and people easier d. to prevent other countries from invading territory

Where was oil production at its highest in the 1980s and still remains important to the russian economy? central asia the ural mountains russian siberia the caucasus region

Study guide for unit 2 ~ lesson 3 ,4, & 5 test, thursday, january 24th lesson 3 vocabulary erosion - deposition - landform- weathering- short answers 1. how do volcanic islands form? 2.why is deposition likely to occur outside a river bend? 3. in what conditions does soil form fastest? 4. which 2 earth’s systems interact to form a coral island? 5. a beach growing in size is most likely the result of 6. which type of islands are formed when a chunk of land breaks off from a larger landmass? long answers explain how plants can grow in small cracks of rock that do not appear to contain soil. lesson 4 vocabulary pollution - toxic - short answers 1. most farmers pollute soil by purposefully adding 2. what is the benefit of contour plowing? . 3. using nuclear power to produce electricity can cause water pollution by 4. why do scientists predict humans will run out of fossil fuels someday? 5.farmer spray crops with fertilizer and weed killer to the crops grow. how might this affect the hydrosphere? list two different ways you use fossil fuels. 1- 2- what are two other energy sources scientists and engineers are researching? 1- 2- lesson 5 vocabulary decompose- recycling - short answers 1. which of earth’s systems do you interact with when you wash your hands? 2. which of earth’s systems is polluted by exhaust gases from buses pollute? 3. why is it important to dispose of electronic devices properly? 4. where do people interact with all four of earth’s systems?