Continents & Oceans
How many continents are there on Earth?
7
Which region is known for wide, flat grasslands?
Great Plains
What do rivers and lakes provide that people need to live
Fresh water
What type of land is especially useful for farming?
How many states make up the United States?
50
How many oceans are there on Earth?
5
Which region has high elevations and rugged terrain that can make travel difficult?
Rocky Mountains
Which major river supports transportation, trade, and settlement?
Why do people often settle near rivers and lakes?
Provide water and transportation
How many states are connected on the North American mainland?
48
Which ocean borders North America to the west?
Pacific Ocean
Which region has alternating mountain ranges and valleys?
What large group of lakes provides fresh water and transportation?
Great Lakes
How can mountains affect transportation?
Make travel difficult and limit routes
Which two states are not part of the contiguous United States?
Alaska and Hawaii
Which ocean borders North America to the east?
Atlantic Ocean
Which region has rocky land, thin soil, and many lakes?
Canadian Shield
What is a smaller river that flows into a larger river called?
A tributary
Why are oceans important to exploration and trade?
Where is Alaska located in relation to Canada?
Northwest of Canada
Between which two continents is North America located?
Between Europe and Asia
Name the region with rugged mountains along the Pacific coast.
Coastal Range
How have the Mississippi River and Great Lakes helped communities develop?
They provide fresh water, transportation, and trade routes.
Explain how geography can influence settlement, transportation, trade, and agriculture
Physical features determine where people can live, how they travel, where they trade, and what they can grow.
What are the four commonly used political regions of the United States?
Northeast, South, Midwest and West