Coastal Plain/Appalachian Mtns.
Mexico and the United States
Describe the land of the interior lowlands.
flat with some rolling hills
Canada and the United States
What letter on the map represents the Basin and Range? And Coastal Ranges?
G and H
Name the coast of the Coastal Plain and the Coastal Ranges.
East and West coasts
This water feature is in the coastal plain, and it is off the coast and in between Texas and Florida
Gulf of Mexico
Why is the Canadian Shield one of the least inhabited regions?
Because of the climate and terrain. It is very cold, rugged, and rocky
What explorers made their expedition through both of these regions?
Lewis and Clark
What 3 countries do both regions make up?
Canada, USA, and Mexico
This is the name of the oldest mountain range in North America
Appalachian Mountains
What 2 rivers are part of the coastal plain region?
James and Mississippi Rivers
Why are the interior lowlands called a "breadbasket"?
Because it produces a large amount of grains, like wheat.
Why did many people travel to the Rocky Mountains many years ago?
For the Gold Rush- to find their fortune!
The Basin and Range has the lowest point in North America! What is it called?
Death Valley!
What region is "tornado alley" located in?
The Interior Lowlands
Why was western expansion difficult in the Appalachian Mountain region?
Because the mountains created a natural barrier to the West
Who settled in the Canadian shield and what was their main industry?
The French & fur trade
Name the 3 rivers that are part of the Rocky Mountains region.
Colorado, Missouri, and Columbia rivers
Describe the "Ring of Fire" and what natural disaster it causes.
An area in the Pacific Ocean that has underwater volcanoes and a lot off tectonic plate movement, which causes earthquakes!
What is the name of the famous trail that went through the Basin and Range region?
The Oregon Trail
Which region was first settled by European explorers? And what was the name of the settlement?
Coastal Plain & Jamestown
What major water feature is part of the canadian shield and the interior lowlands?
The Great Lakes
What is the Homestead Act?
It was an act that encouraged people to move to the Great Plains for large plots of land for a small amount of money.
Name the major river located in the coastal ranges region.
Columbia river
Name all 8 regions in order from east to west.
Coastal Plains, Appalachian Mountains, Canadian Shield, Interior Lowlands, Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, Basin and Range, and Coastal Ranges