Geography & Land
What major river divides the U.S. into eastern and western regions?
The Mississippi River
This city is known as the “Big Apple.”
New York City
Areas with large populations and many buildings are called what?
Urban areas
What type of area did the government create to protect nature and wildlife?
National parks
The system of making, using, and exchanging goods and services.
Economy
What mountain range runs through much of the eastern U.S.?
The Appalachian Mountains
Which city sits on Lake Michigan and is famous for deep-dish pizza?
Chicago
Areas with farms and small towns are known as what?
Rural areas
What major construction project connects cities and supports trade?
Interstate highways
Businesses that provide services rather than goods.
Service Industry
This large area of fertile land makes the Midwest ideal for farming.
The plains.
Atlanta is a major hub for what industries?
Film, business, and transportation
What type of region shares similar cultural traits like food or language?
Cultural region
What law protects air and water from pollution?
The Clean Air Act or Clean Water Act
A connected group of large cities in the Northeast.
Megalopolis
Which region has rolling hills, rivers, and forests that support cities and agriculture?
East of the Mississippi
Which southern city is famous for jazz and Mardi Gras?
New Orleans
What is the process of cities growing as people move from rural areas?
Urbanization
What is one positive effect of government action in this region?
New jobs or improved travel
The practice of growing crops and raising animals.
Agriculture
How does geography affect where people live in this region?
Fertile land and waterways attract settlement and trade
Name one major industry in the Midwest and one in the Southeast.
Manufacturing in Midwest; Tourism or Agriculture in Southeast
How does culture vary across the East of the Mississippi?
Each region has unique traditions, foods, and music styles
What is one negative effect of government development projects?
Urban sprawl or displacement of communities
Roads, bridges, and communication networks are examples of what?
Infrastructure