5 Themes
Defined as a large area with similar natural and cultural features.
Region
What is the eastern most region of the US?
New England
Which zone has a big range between the hottest and coldest temps?
Midwest
What is the largest Great Lake?
Superior
Which state has the largest population?
CA
Absolute and relative
Which region is Minnesota in?
Midwest
Which region is characterized by nice summers and tough winters?
New England
Which river is the farthest east?
St. Lawrence
What is the largest river in Vermont?
Otter Creek
What are the two kinds of features that make a location unique?
Natural and cultural
WA, OR, and CA are all part of which region?
Pacific coastal
Which region features cold and wet winters?
Northwest
Which river runs through the Grand Canyon?
Where was the alternate location for the Statue of Liberty?
Glover, VT
A tornado is an example of which theme?
Interaction
Which region includes MT, ID, CO, UT, WY, and NV?
Rocky Mountains
Which region has hot summers and mild winters?
Southeast
Which river forms the border with Mexico?
Rio Grande
What state is Mr. U from?
Maine
Cars, trucks, planes, computers, etc are all affiliated with this theme.
Movement
Which region is south and west of the Mid Atlantic states?
South
Which region features the most extreme temps?
Southwest
Name all 5 great lakes.
Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior
What island was proposed as the 49th state after World War II? (hint: its in the Mediterranean Sea)
Sicily