Geography of America
Vocabulary
American Government
American Culture
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100

What hemisphere is America located in?

Northwestern Hempishere

100

Define Import. 

Something America buys from another country. 

100

Tell me one responsibility of the legislative branch. 

Write laws.

100

What is an export? What is something the US exports?

An export is something America trades or sells to another country. Examples: Corn, Gas, Airplane Parts etc. 

100

What do the stripes on the American flag represent?

The original 13 colonies. 

200

Name two landforms you could find in America. 

Rivers, mountains, canyons, islands, lakes etc. 

200

Define trade. 

The buying and selling of goods and services. 

200

Tell me one responsibility of the judicial branch. 

Uses the justice system (courts, judges and lawyers) to see in laws are fair. 

200

What is the most common religion in America?

Christianity 

200

Who is in charge of our government?

President. 

300

Name a natural resource found in America. 

Tree (lumber), meat (cow, pig), corn, coal. 

300

Define employment.

Working a job. 

300

Tell me one responsibility of the executive branch. 

Enforce the laws (police). 

300

Name one popular sport in America. 

Football, basketball, baseball

300

How has the US Flag changed over time?

More stars when there are more states.

400

How many regions are in the United States. 

(+ 200 points if you can name them all)

Northeast, Northwest, West, Midwest, Southeast

400

Define citizen. 

A member of a community, state or nation. 

400

What is the difference between a US right and a US responsibility? 

The right to do something include what you are allowed to do (such as Freedom of Speech, Expression, Religion.) The responsibility is what you must follow in order to live in America (Pay Taxes, Jury Duty, Follow the Law). 

400

What is culture?

The way that people live, and food, clothing, language and celebrations. 
400

What do the colors on the US Flag Represent?

Loyalty, courage and liberty 

500

What does it mean that the United States has a "dense population?"

There are many people living in the area (crowded)

500

Define agriculture. 

Another word for farming. 

500

Who is the president and vice president of America right now?

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

500

The United States in diverse in many ways. What does this mean?

Diversity- many different cultures and types of people living together. 

500

Should someone want to live in America? Why or Why not.

Teachers judgement. 

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