US Regions
Identify a Region
Which region has the most fertile soil for farming?
Midwest
The region known for fertile soil that is good for farming
Midwest
What is the capital of South Carolina?
Columbia
What does climate mean?
The usual weather patterns in an area
What natural resource attracted miners to the West?
Gold and silver
A region that is hot and dry with desert conditions
South West
Why did many settlers move to the Midwest?
To farm the fertile soil
What tree is a South Carolina state symbol?
Palmetto Tree
The region that has a hot and dry desert climate
Southwest
Rivers
This region has rocky soil, forest, costal areas, and four seasons
Name two crops associated with the Midwest
Wheat and corn
What bird is the South Carolina state symbol?
Carolina Wren
The region that is known for its warm, humid weather, pine forest, and swamps.
Southeast
Two large bodies of water are associated with Midwest
The Great Lakes
The region that has flat plains and the great lakes
Midwest
Why might a farmer in the 1800s move from the Northeast to the Midwest?
The Midwest had better soil for growing crops
State Flower
Yellow Jessamine
The two regions that have both four seasons and forest?
Northeast and Midwest
Which region would someone choose to ranch cattle and mind copper and silver?
Southwest
This region has varied climates, moutains, forest, and Pacific cosatal areas.
West
How did resources influence westward expansion?
Resources such as gold and silver attracted people to the West
The Ocean that borders South Carolina
Atlantic Ocean
Compare the climate of the Southwest and Southeast
The Southwest is hot and dry, while Southeast is warm and humid.
Why are natural resources important to where people choose to live and work?
Resources can provide opportunities for farming, mining, transportation, and other activities