Unit 1 Review - Geography

1

100

How is the Non-Contiguous region different from all other regions. 

It is made up of states that are not connected to the mainland. 

200

Name the three states that make up the Pacific region. 

Washington, Oregon, California 

300

Where is the culturally diverse city and home of Hollywood's film and television industry located? 

(city, state)

Los Angeles, California 

400

This city was home to the first major automobile industry, also known as "Motor City" 

Detroit 

500

Name at least three natural resources that were prominent in the Rocky Mountain region. 

Possible answers: 

Gold, Silver, Copper 

2

100

Which city was known for the 1849 gold rush, and is also the home to a famous American football team? 

San Francisco 

200

Name one of the significant cities from the Non-Contiguous Region. 

Possible answers:

Juneau OR Honolulu

300

Out of the list below, which state is the furthest South? 

Minnesota

Alabama

New Jersey

Arkansas 

Alabama 

400

Which state is West of New Jersey, and South of New York? 

Pennsylvania

500

Native American tribes, such as the Algonquin and Iroquoian, were found primarily in which region? 

Northeast 

3

100

This city is known for the establishment of steel, and is also the home of an American football team. 

Pittsburg

200

Name three states that are included in the Midwest Region.

Answers will vary 

300

Which city became known as the Gateway to the West? 

St. Louis 

400

Name at least four states that make up the Rocky Mountain Region. 

Possible Answers:

Montana, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Idaho

500

The Hoover Dam was a significant engineering feat for which region?

Southwest

4

100

This city was founded by Mormons

Salt Lake City 

200

What region is the city of New Orleans located in?

Southeast

300

Which of the following cities is located in the Northeast region: 

Los Angeles 

Detroit 

Boston

Atlanta  

Boston

400

This region is known for it's production of "cereal crops" 

Midwest 

500

Elizabeth lives near the Alamo, the place where the Texans' fight for their independence from Mexico began. In which city does she live?  

San Antonio 

5

100

Which region is the wealthiest? 

Northeast 

200

Washington DC is bordered by which two states? 

Virginia and Maryland

300

Name at least three states that would be found in the Northeast Region. 

Answers will vary

400

The discovery of what natural resource led to wealth in the Southwest Region?

Oil 

500

This city was founded by Quakers (a religious group), and is also known as the city of "brotherly love" 

*Taylor Swift was also born here*

Philadelphia