Land Regions
Low, flat land close to sea level along the eastern coast of the United States.
Atlantic Coastal Plain
What are the TWO oceans that surrounds the East and West coasts
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Fertile soil of this resource of the Interior Plains support wheat, corn, soybeans, cotton, fruits, and vegetables.
Farmland
Which coast of the U.S. experience the most hurricanes.
East Coast
The main eastern mountain range of the United States; higher than the Piedmont, but old, smooth, and worn down by erosion.
Appalachian Mountains
A major river that flows down the middle of the United States; drains most of the Interior Plains.
Mississippi River
This resource provide timber for construction and wood used to make paper.
Forests
Which coast of the U.S. experience the most earthquakes
West Coast
This plain is located southwest and is above the Gulf of Mexico
Gulf Coast Plain
North America's largest and most important group of freshwater lakes, lying between the United States and Canada.
Great Lakes
What state produces the most oil in the United States
Texas
Which U.S. city has the highest population
New York City
A smaller stream or river that flows into a larger river
Tributary
A line of high ground in the Rocky Mountains that divides rivers flowing toward opposite sides of a continent.
Continental Divide
A major producer, but the U.S. still imports more of resource than it uses — most people ride in a car or bus fueled by gasoline every day.
Oil
What type of climate does the southeast have
Humid Subtropical
The land region that lies farther west than — and is higher than — the Atlantic Coastal Plain
Piedmont
The main mountain range of the West; younger and more rugged and jagged than the Appalachians.
Rocky Mountains
This resource supplies about a fourth of U.S. electricity and is mined in the Appalachians and Interior Plains. The U.S. has about 25% of this resource world reserves.
Coal & Minerals
What U.S. state has the most diverse climates
California