50 states
Which state has the most population?
California
Name the four states in the Southwest..
Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico
Rolling Hills could also be called...?
Prairies
______ is the first state to ratify the Constitution.
Delaware
What does it mean when "land is fertile"?
It means that the land is great for farming/planting due to very nutritious soil.
Which state has a Gateway Arch. Also known as the "Gateway to the West"?
Missouri
Midwest
Natural Resources
Must have two of the following: Land, Ocean, Forests, Minerals, Fuels.
What is the estimated population of Delaware?
1 million
Name one crop that grows well in the Southeast region.
Possible answers: Cotton, rice, cotton, peanuts, oranges, peaches, tobacco.
This state is home to the most golf courses in the country!
Florida
What region has a long growing season with good soil, and lots of rain?
The Southeast.
New York City is an example of a ___?
Megalopolis
Name the counties that make up Delaware?
New Castle, Kent, Sussex
Why are the populations of some of the Midwest states so small but the state is so big?
These states are mass producers for the farming industry. Their land is used for farming. Things (like target, walmart, etc) are not available in these states as easily as they are to us.
Chicago is in what state?
Illinois
Name 5 states in the Northeast...
Possible answers: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia and West Virginia.
Plantation
What is the state nickname?
"The diamond State"
John Deere is an example of a __________ company. (HINT: the answer is a vocab word & not tractor)
Agribusiness
Fill in the missing letters:
Miss ______ i
M ississipp i
What region is Hawaii and Alaska in?
The west region!!!!
Americans living in Texas declared independence against Mexico and started a _____?
Rebellion
Who is Delaware named after?
Lord Da La Warr who was the first Governor of Virginia in 1631.
What makes a state great for farming?
(bonus points if you can name the state that is a powerhouse for farming)
One of these:
-The land is flat (prairie), and filled with grasses.
-The soil is fertile and covers much of the state.
-The farm is near transportation to easily get things in and out.
Bonus:Iowa