Regions of the U.S.
The United States covers almost __________ square miles.
four million
What is the name for Lakes Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior?
The Great Lakes
Alaska, Oregon, and Washington border what ocean?
Pacific
What are two popular activities in the Southeast?
Fishing and going to the beach
Where is the Grand Canyon located?
Southwest region
The United States is divided into _____ regions.
six
The Northeast has a(n) __________ climate.
Diverse
Which two states in the Southwest region produce much of the nation’s oil?
Texas and Oklahoma
How many car companies have factories in the region?
11
Where are the Adirondack Mountains located?
Northeast region
What four things are unique about each region?
Physical geography, climate, vegetation, and natural resources
What rivers are part of the Midwest?
The Missouri, the Mississippi, and the Ohio rivers
People who live in coastal areas earn money through the __________ industry.
Fishing
What is the climate like in the Southeast?
Mild winters and hot, humid summers
Where is the Badlands National Park?
Midwest region
What region is Texas in?
Southwest
How many states are in the Midwest and Northeast COMBINED?
23 (Midwest has 12 and Northeast has 11)
What national parks to people come to visit in the Southwest?
The Grand Canyon and Carlsbad Caverns
What is an important industry in the West?
Tourism
Where is the Boulder Dam located?
West region
What region is Alaska in?
Northwest
The Twin Towers (World Trade Centers) were attacked on 9/11. In which region did this take place?
Northeast
Washington is known for growing what kind of fruit?
Apples
What are the two crops that grow mostly in the Southeast?
Cotton and Peanuts
Where is the Grand Ole Opry located?
Southeast region