Regions
The textbook groups the United States into how many regions?
5
How many states does the US have?
50
This country shares a border with the US along the north.
Canada
Each state has a ___________ city, that is where the state's government is located.
capital
What are some ways that people modify their environment to meet their needs?
build roads; clear trees for houses and buildings; plow land to farm; dig ponds
An area with at least one feature that makes it different from other areas is called a __________.
region
What is our nation's capital?
Washington, D.C.
This country shares a southern border with the US.
Mexico
Who is the leader of a city?
mayor (or city manager)
What type of region shows where Native American tribes are located?
Cultural
Name 2 features that could define a physical region.
landforms, bodies of water, climates, plants, wildlife
What are the 3 levels of government?
federal, state, local
This country has a very cold climate and is describes as a tundra.
Greenland
Nearly every state is divided into ____________.
counties
What type of region shows how citizens earn a living?
Economic
Northeast, Southeast, West, Midwest, Southwest
Name a service that the state government provides.
build & maintain state highways; state colleges; public schools; help people with food or housing
How are Mexico and the US similar?
They both are divided into states and their capital city is a federal district.
What is another word for city?
municipal
What type of region shows the county borders within a state?
Political
Name the 4 types of regions.
Political, Physical, Economic, Cultural
What is a territory of the United States that governs itself?
a commonwealth
Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands
Why does the government collect taxes?
To pay for services that it provides for the people.
How can forms of communication connect regions?
They allow people to see and hear what is happening in different regions.