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High-rise buildings called skyscrapers and underground subway systems are typical land uses in this type of area.
Urban Area
Located in Washington, D.C., this human-made landmark serves as the residence and workplace of the U.S. President.
What do the stars on the United States flag represent?
Number of states in the United States
Celebrated on November 11, this holiday recognizes all men and women who have served in the U.S. military.
Veterans Day
List the four cardinal directions
North, East, South, and West
Housing subdivisions and retail stores are common land uses in this type of community surrounding a city.
Suburban Area
This massive natural landmark in Arizona was formed 5–6 million years ago by the erosion of the Colorado River.
What do the thirteen stripes on the American flag represent?
The original 13 states/colonies
Celebrated on the last Monday of May, this holiday specifically honors service members who died while serving the nation.
Memorial Day
What are Intermediate Directions?
Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, and Northwest
Farmland and open pastures represent land use in this type of area.
Rural Area
Famous for its geysers, hot springs, and waterfalls, this national park is located mostly in Northwest Wyoming.
Yellowstone National Park
Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" while observing this during a military battle.
American Flag
Translating directly to "Fat Tuesday," these French words name a famous day of festivities before Ash Wednesday.
Mardi Gras
Name the imaginary line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Equator
Name two features commonly found in an urban area.
Skyscrapers and subways
These two major mountain ranges span the U.S.: one extends over 3,000 miles in the west, while the other is part of the Appalachian range in North Carolina and Tennessee.
West: Rocky Mountains
East: Great Smoky Mountains
Located at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA, this historical object serves as a symbol of U.S. independence from Great Britain
Liberty Bell
Which official U.S. holiday is represented by iconic symbols like a roast turkey
Thanksgiving or Christmas
This line on a globe separates the Eastern Hemisphere from the Western Hemisphere
Prime Meridian
Name two features commonly found in a rural area.
farmland and pastures
Name two major human-made national landmarks besides the White House
Statue of Liberty and Mount Rushmore
According to historical accounts, the Liberty Bell cracked beyond repair while ringing for this famous person's birthday.
George Washington
Which official U.S. holiday is represented by a clock showing January 1st.