1. Explaining Explain how fossil fuels are formed.

Fossil fuels are created when a prehistoric organism or plant dies and then the fossil is gradually covered with wave
after wave of rock that which is then heated and pressurized creating fossil fuels.

3. Discussing How has tectonic activity helped create so many of the landforms in the United States?
great collisions between plates in america forced rock upwards. That in turn allowed lava to
push to the surface of the earth through cracks and fault lines forming great plateaus and even,
the Hawaiian Islands.

4. Expressing How have rivers and lakes been important to the economic development of the United States?

The Great Lakes and Rivers provided an important transportation route for both trade and
industry promoting the growth of major industrial cities like Chicago and allowed for the creation
of land is less then ideal places such as Los Angeles.

5. Identifying What factors cause variations in climate and vegetation in the United States?

Climate and Vegetation are primarily influenced by location of latitude, that is, how far North or
South an area is, as this will determine the length and efficiency of summer and winter.

1. Defining Define Sunbelt and megalopolis, and describe the locations of each.
megalopolis a large population concentration made up of several large and many
smaller cities, such as the area between Boston and Washington, D.C.
Sunbelt a mild climate region in the southern and southwestern portions of United
States.

3. Describing How did physical geography and a spirit of independence influence the development of the United
States?

climate, waterways, and people wanting their independence from great britain

4. Explaining What factors influence population patterns in the United States?

climate, economic opportunities, popular preference, and transportation

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5. Discussing How has immigration influenced the culture of the United States?

Due to immigration, the U.S. has one of the most diverse populations in the world, that
contributed to country's diverse religious beliefs

6. Expressing How is the U.S. economy an important part of the global economy?

U.S. exports and imports represent major percentages of the world total. The U.S.
participates in outsourcing, which involves setting up factories.

1. Explaining Explain the significance of clear-cutting, acid rain, smog and eutrophication.

Clear-cutting, acid rain, smog, and eutrophication all effect the United States'
environment in a negative way.
Clear-cutting: results in the decrease in diversity of the forest ecosystems, as well as
endangers wildlife and causes land to be subject to erosion and flooding.
Acid rain: corrodes stone and metal buildings, damages crops, pollutes soil, and
damages the region's waters and the plant life and fish within them.
Smog: can damage or kill plants and harm peoples' eyes, throats, and lungs.
Eutrophication: encourages the overgrowth of small plants, especially algae, which
depletes the water's oxygen, suffocating fish.
3. Expressing Why are water and timber resources in the United States in need of responsible management?

Water and timber are the resources in need of responsible management due to the fact
that
Clear-cutting: is occurring and is endangering wildlife, as well as land as it is now
subject to flooding and erosion. Also, an
Average home: uses 400 gallons of water daily, however, areas of the country may
begin to face water shortages and groundwater depletion, which can drastically affect
our lifestyles.

4. Describing How can human activity lead to air and water pollution?

Human activity can lead to air pollution as they create

Smog: which is a visible haze formed by various chemicals from automobile exhaust
and industrial emissions interacting with the sun's rays. Automobile exhaust and
industrial emissions are both human activities that lead to the creation of this dangerous
haze.
Also, human activity leads to
Water pollution: as humans illegally hump industrial wastes into rivers and streams or
by letting this waste unnoticeably leak into the groundwater. Also, industries course
thermal pollution by releasing heated industrial wastewater into cooler lakes and rivers.
Runoff from agricultural chemicals pollute the water as well

5. Discussing How are environmental issues in the United States being addressed?

Environmental issues in the United States are being addresses in many ways.
1. The United States has begun using more clean-air practices by using renewable
sources of energy for power, such as hydroelectric, solar, and wind

2. Many cities and towns practice recycling to help reduce the amount of garbage in the
country's landfills, which helps to limit pollution
3. Forms of federal legislation have been passed, such as the Clean Water Act, which
restores the quality of water throughout the United States.

And these are only for the problems we have talked about that just goes to show alot
more is going on behind the scenes then you know