States and Regions
How many states are in the United States?
50
What is erosion?
The wearing away of the earth's surface.
What are the largest inlets called?
Gulfs
What is climate?
Weather
True or false:
Physical features such as climate, soil, water, and landforms can affect how people move or travel.
True
How many states are contiguous
48
True or false: the USA is a land of many different kinds of places.
True
The largest lakes in the USA are...
the Great Lakes
What causes seasons to change?
Earth's orbit
About how many people live in the USA?
about 300 million
What two states are separated from the USA?
Hawaii and Alaska
What mountain range is in California
The Sierra Nevada
What makes up a river system?
rivers and their tributaries
True or false:
The closer to the equator the colder the location is
false
What is 50% of the land in the United States used for?
Farming.
What does contiguous mean?
together
What mountain range is farther west and is the nations largest/longest?
The Rocky Mountains
What two oceans border the USA?
Pacific and the Atlantic
List the 3 things that affect climate
Elevation
Distance from the oceans
distance from the equator
Where does mining take place?
Mountain regions
List all 4 regions
Midwest
Southwest
Northeast
Southwest
What mountain range is covered in trees and is the oldest in the USA?
The Appalachian
What is the largest river system in the United States?
Mississippi River
List 3 reasons why natural vegetation varies
Temperature, precipitation, and soil
What is efficiency?
Using less energy to do the same tasks.