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Unit 3: Across the U.S.A. . Theme 6: The Land Shapes People’s Lives. http://wallpapers.free-review.net/42__German_Land_Scape.htm. farmland - land that is used to grow vegetables, fruits, grains, and other crops. http://www.esri.com/news/arcuser/0402/graphics/preserve1_lg.jpg.
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Unit 3: Across the U.S.A. Theme 6: The Land Shapes People’s Lives http://wallpapers.free-review.net/42__German_Land_Scape.htm
farmland- land that is used to grow vegetables, fruits, grains, and other crops http://www.esri.com/news/arcuser/0402/graphics/preserve1_lg.jpg Farmland in South Louisiana can be used to grow sugarcane, rice, and sweet potatoes.
fertile- soil that can produce crops http://blogs1.marthastewart.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/10/26/img_2504.jpg Corn grew quickly because the soil was fertile.
vast- very large in size or amount http://www.homestorageusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/j0432728-300x200.jpg The vast pile of papers was left on the desk.
horizon- where land and the sky appear to meet http://farm1.static.flickr.com/208/445529564_114cf5c8a5.jpg A ship appeared on the horizon.
reflection-the image that bounces back to you from a mirror or body of water http://cornforthimagesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/prusik-peak-reflection-sky_alpine-lakes-wilderness-washington.jpg The reflection of the mountain was amazing.
access- to have the opportunity to use a place or do an activity http://www.leasware.ch/images/Access.png A key to a good education is access to information in and around your school and community.
surroundings- all the things around us http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/0a/c7/0d/a-view-of-the-surrounding.jpg The surroundings of the community were affected by the over population of people.
recreation- things we do for fun or relaxation, such as reading for pleasure, playing sports, and listening to music http://www.pepperdine.edu/campusrecreation/images/collage5a.jpg Many sports we play are recreation activities that we choose to participate in.
port- a place where ships load and unload their cargo http://blog.nj.com/ledgerupdates_impact/2008/05/large_port.JPG The Port of New Orleans is at the center of the world’s busiest port complex.
altitude- the height of something above Earth or above sea level http://www.freewebs.com/cavern/altitudes.jpg After take-off, a plane climbs to a safe altitude before leveling off.