Name_____________

#_________

Date___________

For questions 1- 6, use the word bank provided below. (1 pt each)

Landform

Climate

Natural Disaster

Physical Characteristics

Human Characteristics

Natural Resource

1. Landforms, climate, natural disasters, and natural resources are all __________________ of an area.
2. The _____________ of Raleigh in the summer is very hot and humid, with some rain.
3. Hurricanes are ________________ that occur on the coast.
4. Schools, libraries, police stations, and grocery stores are all examples of __________________.
5. One ___________________ that we all need access to is water.
6. Lake Johnson is a _______________ that is located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

For questions 7-11, use the provided picture. Answer the questions in complete sentences. (2 pts
each)

7. Name the physical characteristics and the human characteristics you see in the image.

8. What type of clothing might the people who live in this community need?

9. What types of shelter do the people in this community need to survive?

10. What natural resources are available in the community?

Answer the following question in two to three sentences. (2 pts)

11. How do human characteristics impact the environment, including land, resources, and animals?

For the questions 13-14, you will need to read the passage below. Answer the questions in at least
two sentences. (2 pts each)

Water Pollution
If water is cloudy, smelly and has garbage floating in it, then its easy to know that its polluted, but clear and
clean looking water can be polluted as well with toxic chemicals. Polluted waters arent safe to drink or swim in
and can cause illness even years after youre exposed, or you can feel the effects indirectly by eating seafood
that has been poisoned by its environment. Water pollution occurs naturally where oil and petroleum leak from
underground into the ocean in what are called Petroleum Seeps, the biggest one being off the coast of
California in Coal Oil Point Seep. Humans create water pollution with adding chemicals and oils to the water
from factories, mining and oil spills from commercial tanker and throwing garbage into open waters from boats
or onshore, and untreated sewage. Contaminants like asbestos can get into the water supply causing
devastating health issues to those exposed. Those affected are encouraged to find representation with a wide
range of expertise so they can get them the compensation they deserve.
Read more: Air and Water Pollution http://www.kidzworld.com/article/27529-air-and-water-pollution#ixzz3LWips5PQ

12. How does this side effect from human characteristics impact the environment?

13. Based on your understanding of water pollution from the article, what are some actions that you can
take to reduce the amount of water pollution you create?