US Regions
A large area that has common features such as climate, economy, landforms, and natural resources is called a ___________.
Region
One of the famous landmarks of the Northeast can be found in New York. What landmark is it?
The Statue of Liberty
There are two main rivers that can be found in the Southwest region. One is the Rio Grande, what is the other one?
Colorado Rivers
What is the nickname of the Midwest region?
America's Heartland
There are two states in the region that are not part of the US MAINLAND. What are they?
Hawaii and Alaska
The natural feature of the earth is called a _________.
Examples: hill, coast, valley
A landform
There are two famous universities that can be found in the Northeast. One of them is Yale University. What's the other one?
Harvard University
What famous landmark can be found in Arizona?
The Grand Canyon
What is the famous lake in the Midwest?
The Great Lakes
What famous park can be found in California?
Yosemite National Park
The usual weather in a place over many years is called a __________.
HINT: The weather pattern
Climate
Which of the following is a state in the Northeast region?
A) Georgia B) California C) Maine D) Texas
Maine
Which state is the country's leading produces of energy and cattle?
A) Oklahoma B)Texas C)New Mexico d) Arizona
B) Texas
The farmers grow large amounts of corn, soybeans, and wheat. Because of this, the region became known as the.......
A) Breadwinner of America C) Breadsticks of America
B) Bread and Butter of America D) Breadbasket of America
D) Breadbasket of America
What is the center of technological industry in California?
Silicon Valley
_________ is how money is made and used in an area.
For example: Guam makes money through tourism.
Economy
In what popular season do tourists flock the Northeast region?
Autumn Season
What famous amusement park can be found in the Southeast region?
Disney World
What is the famous landmark in South Dakota?
HINT: Faces of Presidents
Mount Rushmore
The Golden State Bridge
The materials found on Earth.
Example: Soil, water, stone, oil
Natural Resources
During the American Revolution, famous leaders of the United States like Benjamin Franklin and Samuel Adams had important discussions and meetings in the cities of Boston and ______________. What is the other city?
Philadelphia
Because of the warm weather in the southeast region, farmers can grow many crops such as peanuts, soybeans, ___________, and __________. Name the two other crops.
Cotton and Tobacco
Which of the following is one of the Great Lakes States?
A) Florida B) Michigan C) Oregon D) New Mexico
B) Michigan
What are the two major mountain ranges in the West?
The Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada