Social Studies Chapter 5 Study Guide
Civil engineering is the technology for building dams, canals, roads, and bridges.
The cutting down of trees can result in deforestation.
Renewable resources are resources that can be replaced, like water, wind, wood.
To supply energy needs in the future, renewable energy sources are being developed.
A useful material found in the environment is called a natural resource.
Examples of natural resources are: water, vegetation, sunlight.
Geothermal energy is a Recyclable resource
Nonrenewable resources: Cannot be replaced.
Examples: Minerals, coal, natural gases.
Fossil fuels are resources that were created over millions of years from the remains of
prehistoric plants and animals.
The environment helps shape culture and cultures help shape the environment.
In developed countries, like America, most jobs are in the industrial and service areas.
Stages of Economic Activity:
First Level: Use land and natural resources to make products. For example, farming,
hunting, cutting wood, fishing, mining. People interact directly with the land or sea.
Second Level: People manufacture the products from first level activities. Examples:
turn a farmer’s corn crop into cornflakes for your breakfast. Turn wool from a sheep into
a sweater.
Third Level: Services – selling the products manufactured in the second level. Example
selling the cornflakes and sweater in a store. Malls, car repair shops, grocery stores.
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Ch. 5 S.S. Test Study Guide
Essays:
1) What are renewable resources? In your answer, give two examples of renewable
resources.
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2) Name the first, second, and third stages of economic activity and give examples
of each stage.
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Which of the three stages of economic activity do you think subsistence farmers
participate in? (Subsistence farmers are farmers who raise food and animals mainly to feed
their own families.)
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Ch. 5 S.S. Test Study Guide