Multiple Choice
What do you call an area in which many features are similar?
a. A Landform
b. A Region
c. A Country
d. A State
B
The U.S. has 48 states that are ______, or next to each other.
Contiguous
One of Earth’s seven largest land masses is called a _____.
Continent
_____ is the kind of weather a place has over a period of time.
Climate
Why does distance from the equator usually affect the climate of a place?
Distance from the equator usually affects the climate of a place due to the fact that places closer to the equator are often warmer because the sun shines more directly on Earth at the equator.
What are the three largest countries in North America?
a. The U.S., Mexico, and Hawaii
b. The U.S., Canada, and Alaska
c. The U.S., Canada, and South America
d. The U.S., Canada, and Mexico
D
A group of connected mountains is known as a ______.
Mountain Range
The _____ is the surroundings in which people, plants, and animals live.
Enviroment
A ______ is a stream or river that flows into a larger stream or river.
Tributary
How would you describe the geography of the United States overall?
The geography of the United States is a vast country with a variety of landforms, including mountains, hills, plains, valleys, deserts, rivers, and lakes. The United States also has a variety of climate regions which include arctic, humid subtropical, marine, and desert.
How would you describe the landform known as the Coastal Plain?
a. Flat low land along the Atlantic Ocean
b. Rocky land along the Atlantic Ocean
c. A range of mountains along the Atlantic Ocean
d. An area of hills and valleys along the Atlantic Ocean
A
The land drained by a river system is known as the _______.
Drainage Basin
A river and its tributaries is known as a _______.
River System
An area in which many features are similar is called a ______.
Region
How do you think the climate of the Northeast would most likely affect life there?
The climate of the northeast could affect life in many ways. Some examples include the cold winters might make it difficult For people to stay warm and to find food. However, the summer months are hot and wet, which help plants grow.
What has worn down the peaks of the Appalachian Mountains over time?
a. Drainage
b. Logging
c. Erosion
d. Farming
C
______ is the height of land in relation to sea level.
Elevation
________ is the plant life that grows naturally in a place.
Natural Vegetation
_____ means very dry.
Arid
How do you think the climate of the Southwest would most likely affect life there?
The climate of the southwest could affect life in many ways. Some examples include the hot and dry climate of the Southwest might make it difficult for people to grow food or to find fresh water sources for drinking.
What bodies of water did people build dams across to form reservoirs?
a. Bays and sounds
b. Rivers and streams
c. Gulfs
d. Lakes
B
A _____ is something found in nature, such as soil, plants, water or minerals that people can use to help meet their needs.
Natural Resource
Many people choose to _____, or change the land in order to meet their needs.
Modify
The use of canals, ditches, or pipes to move water to dry areas is called _______
Irrigation
What are the five main geographic regions of the United States?
The Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest and West regions.