U.S. Geography
In which U.S. regions would you find deserts?
Southwest
In which U.S. region would you find the best farmland?
Midwest
Very steep, narrow valley
Canyon
The height of land above sea level
Altitude
What year did Christopher Columbus reach the Americas?
1492
Where in the U.S. are the coasts rocky?
The Pacific West Coast
In which U.S. region are the least number of houses made from wood?
Southwest
Elevated portion of the earth's surface, much larger than a hill with peaks on the top
Mountain
An imaginary line around the Earth that runs parallel to the equator
latitude
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What mountain range is found in the Eastern part of the U.S.?
Appalachian Mountains
In which region of the U.S. are the Atlantic Coastal Plains located?
Southeast
An area that has one or more features in common
Region
The average weather conditions of a large area over a long period of time.
Climate
What year did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989
In which region of the U.S. are the Great Lakes found?
Midwest
In which U.S. region is Maine located?
Northeast
A place on Earth's surface where materials from within the core can escape.
A volcano
The art of making maps or mapping.
cartography
What ancient civilization was known for its alphabet?
Phoenicians
What mountain ranges are found in the western part of the U.S.?
The Sierra Nevada, Cascade and Rocky Mountains
In which U.S. region do people experience all four seasons equally?
Northeast
The surroundings and conditions that affect people, plants and animals.
The Environment
The process of water turning into vapor is known as
Evaporation
What year did World War I begin?
1914