How many main climate regions is the United States divided into?
Seven
100
How many main climate regions is Canada divided into?
Eight
100
How many states are considered to be in the Southwestern states region (United States)?
Four - Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma
100
Which climate region do we all live in?
The Middle Atlantic states region
200
How many climate regions in the United States do not contain at least one river?
Zero
200
Name two main reasons why not many people want to live in the Arctic Islands region (Canada).
1. Cold - The islands are surrounded by ice
2. Dry - Plants and trees can not grow
200
Name the largest climate region in Canada. What fraction of Canada does it cover?
Canadian Shield region. It covers about 1/2 of Canada.
200
The warm weather of the Southern states region (United States) attracts people from colder regions. During which season do you think this happens the most?
Winter
300
The Southwestern states region is sometimes called the "wide open spaces" because...
A) There is a lot of land for people to raise cows on.
B) There is a lot of land for people to grow cotton and grain.
C) Both A & B
C
300
Which climate regions in Canada has access to the United States' five great lakes?
Canadian Shield region and Saint Lawrence Lowlands region
300
Which climate region goes through both the United States and Canada?
Rocky Mountain region
300
A region is an area that has similar qualities in at least one of five areas. Name three areas.
1. Geography
2. Climate
3. Economy
4. Traditions
5. History
300
The Middle Atlantic states region and the Midwestern states region (Unites States) surround the five great lakes. What types of businesses do you think they make a lot of money from?
Lakes = lots of water!
- Harbors for shipping and international trade
- Fertile soil for farming