name that landform
This region is known for its flat, fertile farmland and is located in the central United States.
Interior Lowland
This mountain range stretches from Canada through the western United States.
Rocky Mountains
The Rocky Mountains are located primarily in this part of the United States.
Western United States
The study of people, their cultures, and how they interact with places is called this.
Human geography
Most Americans live in these types of communities rather than rural farming areas.
Urban and suburban communities
his region contains one of North America's oldest mountain ranges, known for its rounded peaks.
Appalachian Mountains
This region is famous for its wide-open grasslands and is important for farming and cattle ranching.
Great Plains
The Coastal Plain is located along these two major bodies of water.
Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico
People moving from rural areas into cities is called this.
Urbanization
This northeastern U.S. city is the most populous city in the country.
New York City
This region in western North America is known for its alternating mountain ranges and dry valleys.
Basin & Range
This region includes mountains near the Pacific Ocean, such as the Sierra Nevada and Coast Ranges.
Coastal Ranges
The Great Plains lie immediately east of this major mountain range.
Rocky Mountains
These are the two most populous states in the United States.
California and Texas
This region of the United States has historically had a large concentration of people and major cities such as New York, Boston, and Philadelphia.
Northeast
This region covers much of eastern Canada and contains some of Earth's oldest exposed rocks.
Canadian Shield
This mountain region is generally older, lower, and more rounded than the Rocky Mountains.
Appalachian Mountains
This landform region lies between the Appalachian Mountains and the Great Plains.
Interior Lowland
his term describes how many people live in a given area, such as one square mile.
Population density
Why do deserts and rugged mountain regions generally have lower population densities?
Limited water, difficult terrain, harsh climates, and fewer suitable places for settlement.
This region stretches along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico and is known for its low, flat land.
Coastal Plain
This dry region includes Death Valley and many mountains separated by desert valleys.
Basin & Range
This Canadian region has thin soil and exposed bedrock, making large-scale farming difficult.
Canadian Shield
Name two reasons why large cities often develop near rivers, lakes, or coastlines.
Access to water, transportation, trade, and natural resources.
Why can the Great Plains produce large amounts of food but have fewer people per square mile than major coastal cities?
Farming and ranching require large areas of land, while cities concentrate many people, businesses, and jobs into smaller areas.