Vocabulary
What is the term for a region that is drained by a river and its tributaries?
Drainage Basin
This state's capital is Jackson.
Mississippi
Name the region known for its diverse geography, including mountains and plains, and is home to the Rocky Mountains.
Western region
What is the period of major industrialization that took place during the late 18th and early 19th centuries?
industrial revolution
What type of government does the United States have?
Constitutional federal republic
What is to add territory to an existing political unit?
Annex
What is the capital of California?
Sacramento
Which U.S. region is characterized by a humid subtropical climate and is known for its agriculture?
Southern region
What is the term for the total value of all goods and services produced in a country?
gross national product,GDP
Name the three branches of the U.S. government.
the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
What is to formally give up control of territory?
cede
Name the state known as the "Sunshine State."
Florida
Identify a unique geographic feature of the Northeast U.S.
Appalachian Mountains/Atlantic Coastline
How do natural resources contribute to the economic success of the U.S.?
by providing materials for manufacturing and energy production
What is the primary role of the legislative branch
make laws
What is a "megalopolis"?
a large urban area formed by the merging of several metropolitan areas
Identify the state that is home to the Great Lakes.
Michigan
List the Regions in order from smallest to largest in terms of geographic size.
Northeast, Midwest, South, West
How does developments transportation and communication influence economic growth.
by better connecting consumers to producers.
What is the Rule of Law?
The Constitution
Explain "humus" and its significance in geography.
What is organic material in soil that helps it retain moisture and nutrients
What are the following states capitals:
- South Dakota
- Vermont
- Ohio
- Pierre
- Montpelier
- Columbus
List the number of states associated with each region.
Northeast - 9
Midwest - 12
South - 16
West - 13
Discuss how individual freedoms can encourage economic growth
it creates competition which allows innovation in products and entrepreneurship to flourish.
Explain the importance of checks and balances in the U.S. government.
to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful