Eastern United States
What mountain range is found in the Eastern United States?
Appalachian Mountains
How many Great Lakes are there?
Five
What famous weather area is found in the Interior Plains?
Tornado Alley
How many miles do the Rocky Mountains stretch?
3,000 miles
What famous canyon is found in this region?
Grand Canyon
What swamp in the Eastern United States is home to alligators and crocodiles?
Everglades
Name two Great Lakes.
Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario
Name one crop grown in the Interior Plains.
Corn, soybeans, wheat, or barley
What kind of winters do the Rockies have?
Cold winters with lots of snow
About how much rain and snow does this region receive each year?
About 10 inches
Name one resource found in the Appalachian Mountains.
Coal or forests
What is the second-largest river in North America?
Mississippi River
What animals are commonly raised by farmers in this region?
Pigs and chickens
Name two animals found in the Rocky Mountains.
Moose, bighorn sheep, mountain lions, black bears, or fish
Why is farming difficult in this region?
The soil is salty.
Name one animal found in the Appalachian Mountains.
Black bears
How do the lakes and rivers help farmers?
They create fertile soil for growing crops.
Name the three parts of the Interior Plains.
Central Plains, Great Plains, and Ozark Plateau
From what country to what state do the Rockies stretch?
Canada to New Mexico
Name two landmarks found in the Intermountain Region.
Colorado River, Great Basin, Grand Canyon, Great Salt Lake, deserts, plateaus, Sierra Nevada
Pacific Mountains & Valleys-
What is the hottest place on Earth?
Death Valley
Pacific Mountain and Valley-
What are the Hawaiian Islands made of?
Volcanoes
Pacific Mountains and Valley-
Why is farming successful in many valleys of this region?
Fertile soil
Pacific Mountain and Valleys-
Name three animals found in Alaska.
Elk, whales, seals, or caribou