Northeast
What is the city known as the "Big Apple"?
New York City
Name 1 dangerous animal that can be found in the Southeast Region?
Alligators, Snakes, Bears, Sharks, Panthers/Cougars
Name 2 landforms in the Midwest Region.
The Great Plains, Mississippi River, The Great Lakes, fertile soil
What is one of the economies that are important to the West Region?
Tourism, Entertainment, Technology
What is the most famous landform in Arizona?
the Grand Canyon
What is the name of the place where the Pilgrims landed in America?
Plymouth Rock
What are the "Everglades"?
A wetland that is a national park. It is filled with plants and animals, like alligators, turtles, and birds.
What is one crop that is produced in the Midwest Region?
Corn, Soybeans, Wheat
Name the city and state where you can find the Golden Gates Bridge?
What is climate like in the Southwest Region?
dry and arid, little rainfall and high (hot) temperatures
How many colonies were formed in the Northeast Region of the United States?
13 colonies
Name 2 States in the Southeast Region of the United States.
Name 2 animals that are in this Region.
Bald eagles, Rabbits, Squirrels, Prairie Dogs, White-tailed deer.
Name the historic site located on the island of Oahu that played a significant role in World War II.
Pearl Harbor
Name the four states that make up the Southwest Region.
Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arizona
What is the name of the mountain range located in the Northeast?
Appalachian Mountains
Name 2 the mountain ranges in the Southeast Region.
Appalachian Mountains and The Great Smokey Mountains
What is the name of a famous landmark in St. Louis, Missouri?
The Gateway Arch
What was the first national park in the United States?
Yellowstone National Park
How does the climate affect the types of plants in the region?
Very little rainfall limits the plant life to cacti, desert flowers, Yucca plants, and Joshua (cedar) trees.
Why is the Northeast Region of the U.S. the most populated?
The first 13 colonies were formed here and the people stayed in the area for its' natural resources, jobs, and culture.
The economy is driven by tourism. What is the name of a famous park known as the "most magical place on earth"?
Bonus - 1,000 points: What is the name of the city and state where this park can be found.
Walt Disney World
Bonus: Orlando, Florida
What is the name of the famous mountain in South Dakota?
Mount Rushmore
Name the mountain range that spans throughout the region.
Rocky Mountains
Name the historic site located in San Antonio, Texas.
The Alamo