Landforms/bodies of water
volcano
an open place in the earth where melted rock, hot ash, and gas come out
Daniel Boone made this for settlers to travel to find unsettled land
the Wilderness Road
A strait is a body of water with land partway around it.
false (gulf)
This land is called America's Heartland
Midwest
This ocean is on the east side (right on a map) of the United States
Atlantic Ocean
canyon
a deep, narrow opening in the ground with steep sides
An event caused by nature that destroys things and brings sadness
Natural disaster
Jackie Robinson was a Shoshone woman who helped explorers
False (Sacagawea)
This region was influenced by Chinese, Spanish, and Native American cultures.
West
This ocean is on the west side (left side on a map) of the United States
Pacific Ocean
wetland
land that is full of water
This disaster relief group is always one of the first to help with natural disasters
the Red Cross
A plateau is low land between higher land
false (a valley)
Cowboys compete at rodeos in this region
Southwest
This country is south of, or below, the United States
Mexico
island
land with water all the way around it
The weather an area has most of the time
climate
More people live in cities than on farmland
English settlers grew rice and cotton here
Southeast
This groups of lakes touches both the United States and Canada
The Great Lakes
peninsula
land with water on three sides
This disaster relief group prays for the people they help
Samaritan's Purse
A valley is a large area of flat land that is higher than the land around it and has steep sides.
false (plateau)
The first Thanksgiving was held here
Northeast
This country is located north of, or above, the United States
Canada