New England
True or false:
New York is a New England state
false
True or false:
The capital of New York is New York City
false
What is a geographical feature?
the different kinds of landforms, waterways, or physical characteristics in a region
Which state is known as "America's Dairyland"?
Wisconsin
densely populated
having many people living in a small area
What 2 industries are important to New England?
Ship building and fishing
What ocean does this region border?
The Atlantic Ocean
What 3 cities are known for their music in the South?
Memphis (blues), Nashville (country), New Orleans (jazz)
What is the most important industry in the Midwest?
Agriculture
peninsula
a piece of land sticking out into a body of water so that it is almost surrounded by water
What city is the oldest library in the US located?
Boston, MA
What is an immigrant?
a person from one country who moves to another country to live
What is the name of the mountain range that runs through the South?
Appalachian mountains, Great Smoky Mts., Blue Ridge Mts.
What is the name of the major water formation in the Midwest?
The Great Lakes
agriculture
the growing of crops and raising of livestock for food and other purposes
What is a port town?
a town or city built around a harbor, where ships can dock
Name 3 human features found in New York City or Washington D.C.
Statue of Liberty, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, National Mall, etc.
What kind of land formation is Florida?
What is the capital of Illinois? Which city is known as "the Windy City"?
Springfield/Chicago
commerce
the buying and selling of goods and services
Name all 6 states in New England
Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island
What are the 3 of the 5 boroughs of New York City?
Manhattan, Staten Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens
Name 6 of the 12 states in the South
Virginia, West Virginia, North/South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kentucky
Which state is divided into 2 pieces of land known as the upper/lower peninsula?
Michigan
national park
a piece of land that is protected by the federal government because of its natural beauty or historical importance