How many states our apart of the United States?
There are 50 states.
What is a landform region?
One of the areas that make up Earth's surface, such as mountains, hills, or plains.
How does the state of Hawaii differ from the other states in the nation?
Hawaii is the only state that is an island.
What is the capital of New Mexico?
The capital of New Mexico is Santa Fe.
Along what major body of water does the Coastal Plain region stretch?
The major body of water is the Atlantic Ocean down to the Gulf of Mexico.
How many states are on the main continent?
There are 48 states on the main continent?
What is the definition of climate?
Climate is the kind of weather a place has most often, year after year.
How is the Piedmont different from the Coastal Plain?
The Piedmont is made up of valleys and hills, while the Coastal Plain is flat.
What is the capital of Nebraska?
Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska.
What is one reason why the Appalachians are not extremely tall mountains?
Over time, rain and wind have worn down the peaks of the Appalachians.
Which two states are separated from the main continent.
Alaska and Hawaii a are separated from the main continent.
What is the definition of environment?
Environment is surroundings.
How do the Central Plains differ from the Great Plains?
The Central Plains are mostly flat with many streams and rivers, while the Great Plains are very flat with few rivers.
What is the capital of New York?
Albany is the capital of New York.
How did the Interior Plains got their name?
The Interior Plains are in the interior, or middle of the country.
What is the capital of our state?
The capital of California is Sacramento.
Mountains, hills and plains are all apart of what?
landform regions.
How are the Rocky Mountains differ from the Appalachian Mountains?
The Rocky Mountains differ from the Appalachian Mountains.
What is the capital of Massachusetts?
The capital of Massachusetts is Boston?
Why are the peaks of the Rocky Mountains covered with snow, even in the summer months?
The temperatures are generally colder at higher elevations all year.
Which ocean is next to California?
The Pacific Ocean borders California.
Which pages can we find the vocabulary words in Chapter 1 lesson 1?
The vocabulary words can be found on pages 15,16, and 18.
How do the Coast Ranges differ from the Sierra Nevada?
The Coast Ranges are low, while the Sierra Nevada is very steep.
What is the capital of Alaska?
The capital of Alaska is Juneau.
What is a Piedmont?
Piedmont means "at the base of the mountain."