What are the 2 coastal plains in the United States called?
1) The Atlantic Ocean coastal plain
2) The Gulf of Mexico coastal plain
100
Name 3 states that include the Rocky Mountain chain.
Washington, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico
100
Name 2 things the Mississippi River provides for people.
It provides us with freshwater for drinking and water for farmers to use for their crops.
100
What is a port city?
A port city is a city near the water where ships can deliver goods.
100
Agriculture has to do with __________________.
farming
200
What are the 3 port cities located along the 2 U.S. coastal plains?
Houston, Texas
Miami, Florida
New York City, New York
200
In the 1800s, gold was discovered near the Rocky Mountains and many people left their homes in the east to go find gold. This is called the ____________________. (2 words)
gold rush
200
What is one way the Mississippi River can sometimes hurt people?
By flooding....it can cause damage to homes and buildings.
200
________________ are areas of water near land (or port cities) that are deep enough to hold ships.
Harbors
200
The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of ________________ for the United States.
freedom
300
Over many years, the coastal plains were caused by ________________, when the ocean water dropped large amounts of sediment in these areas.
erosion
300
The _______________________ railroad was the first railroad EVER to connect the eastern U.S. with the western U.S.
transcontinental
300
To try to stop flooding from happening, people build special walls near rivers. Name 2 of these kinds of walls.
A dam and a levee
300
These are flat ships that are often used to carry goods up and down the Mississippi river.
barges
300
What U.S. city has the greatest population?
New York City
400
This coastal plain has a mild climate and does not often have snow or ice.
Gulf of Mexico coastal plain
400
This city is known as the "Mile High City" and it is the capital of Colorado. Name it.
Denver
400
The Mississippi has nearly 250 _________________, other rivers that flow into it.
tributaries
400
What is transportation? Give 2 examples.
Transportation is a way of traveling from one place to another.
(Examples can be car, bus, plane, train, bicycle, etc.)
400
What river is the longest river in the United States?
The Missouri River
500
The first 13 colonies in the United States were located along the _________________ coastal plain.
Atlantic Ocean
500
The continental Divide runs through the Rocky Mountains. This dividing line causes rivers on the WEST side to flow toward the ____________________ and rivers on the EAST side to flow toward the _____________________ and ____________________________.
West Side --- Pacific Ocean
East side --- Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico
500
The Mississippi Delta is the land located near the Gulf of Mexico. How is a delta formed?
A delta is formed by the build up of sediment.
500
What is 'elevation'?
Elevation is the height (how tall something is) ABOVE the surface of the ocean.
500
The tallest mountain in the U.S. is Mt. McKinley. What state is it in?