Chapter 6: U.S. Geography

Vocabulary

100

What is the term for a region that is drained by a river and its tributaries?

Drainage Basin

200

What is to add territory to an existing political unit?

Annex

300

What is to formally give up control of territory?

cede

400

What is a "megalopolis"?

a large urban area formed by the merging of several metropolitan areas

500

Explain "humus" and its significance in geography.

What is organic material in soil that helps it retain moisture and nutrients

U.S. States & Capitals

100

This state's capital is Jackson.

Mississippi

200

What is the capital of California?

Sacramento

300

Name the state known as the "Sunshine State."

Florida

400

 Identify the state that is home to the Great Lakes.

Michigan

500

What are the following states capitals:

- South Dakota

- Vermont

- Ohio

- Pierre

- Montpelier

- Columbus

U.S. Regions

100

Name the region known for its diverse geography, including mountains and plains, and is home to the Rocky Mountains.

Western region

200

Which U.S. region is characterized by a humid subtropical climate and is known for its agriculture?

Southern region

300

Identify a unique geographic feature of the Northeast U.S.

Appalachian Mountains/Atlantic Coastline

400

List the Regions in order from smallest to largest in terms of geographic size.

Northeast, Midwest, South, West

500

List the number of states associated with each region.

Northeast - 9

Midwest - 12

South - 16

West - 13

U.S. Economy

100

What is the period of major industrialization that took place during the late 18th and early 19th centuries?

industrial revolution

200

What is the term for the total value of all goods and services produced in a country?

gross national product,GDP

300

How do natural resources contribute to the economic success of the U.S.?

by providing materials for manufacturing and energy production

400

How does developments transportation and communication influence economic growth. 

by better connecting consumers to producers.

500

Discuss how individual freedoms can encourage economic growth

it creates competition which allows innovation in products and entrepreneurship to flourish.

U.S. Government

100

What type of government does the United States have?

 Constitutional federal republic

200

Name the three branches of the U.S. government.

the legislative, executive, and judicial branches

300

What is the primary role of the legislative branch

make laws

400

What is the Rule of Law?

The Constitution

500

Explain the importance of checks and balances in the U.S. government.

to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful