Physical Features
What mountain range runs along the eastern United States?
Appalachian Mountains
What ocean borders all New England states?
Atlantic Ocean
Which major city is known as the “Gateway to America” for immigrants?
New York City
What type of climate is common in the Southeast?
Humid subtropical
What nickname is often given to the Midwest because of its farmland?
“The Nation’s Breadbasket”
What river forms part of the border between the Midwest and the South?
Ohio River
What natural resource led to the early growth of the New England economy?
Timber / Forests
What river flows through Washington, D.C.?
Potomac River
Which river flows through New Orleans to the Gulf of Mexico?
Mississippi River
What river separates Illinois and Missouri?
Mississippi River
What is the largest freshwater system in the world located in this region?
The Great Lakes
Name one major industry that developed in New England.
Shipbuilding / Fishing / Textiles
Which Mid-Atlantic state has the largest population?
New York
Name one major agricultural crop grown in the Southeast.
Cotton / Tobacco / Peanuts
What is one major industry in the Midwest besides farming?
Manufacturing / Automobile Industry
Which river flows from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico?
Mississippi River
Which New England state does not border the ocean?
Vermont
What is the name of the region’s major mountain chain?
Appalachian Mountains
What is the Everglades and where is it found?
A vast swamp in southern Florida
Which Great Lake borders Michigan on the west?
Lake Michigan
What landform marks where the Piedmont meets the Atlantic Coastal Plain?
The Fall Line
Why did early settlers build towns near rivers in New England?
To use water power for mills and transport goods
Why did industry grow quickly in the Mid-Atlantic region?
Access to waterways, ports, and natural resources
What major event helped boost Atlanta’s modern growth?
Hosting the 1996 Summer Olympics
How did railroads help the Midwest develop?
Allowed crops and goods to reach markets faster