States
What state are we currently in
Arkansas
What region are we located in
Southeast
This mountain range is known for its worn peaks that are tree covered
Appalachains
How many lakes make up the set of Great Lakes
5
The United States' two neighbors are
Canada and Mexico
How many states are part of the United States
50
How many regions are there in the United States
5
This mountain range is known for its sharp and jagged peaks
Rockies
What areas do the Great lakes connect
Midwest and the Atlantic Ocean
What is one similarity between the United States and Canada
Both countries were once ruled by the British
The states that border Arkansas are
Oklahoma, Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas
What is the best description of the coastal plain region
a region with flat, low land
What do we call a bowl-shaped region of deserts and dry lands that is just west of the Rocky Mountains
Great Basin
What is the largest river system in the United States
Mississippi River System
What is the main cause of changes in the seasons
Earth's orbit around the sun
How many states in the United States are contiguous
48
A region just east of the Appalachians that has valleys and hills is
Piedmont
What is the area that is very flat with plenty of grass growing and few trees called
Great Plains
Where do rivers that begin WEST of the Continental Divide empty
Pacific Ocean
Why were many early cities built along the fall line
the fall line provided a source of power
Both are not contiguous states
Which region is primarily made up of dry arid land
Southwest
What do desert and tundra regions have in common
Both grow short, hardy plants
Where were many of the early large cities built in the eastern part of the country
Along rivers where they meet the ocean
What do the Gulf of Mexico and Gulf of Alaska have in common
They are the largest gulfs next to the United States