Northeast
Midwest
West
Southeast
Southwest
100

Home to the largest city in America

New York City

100

The largest group of freshwater lakes in the world

The Great Lakes

100

This is a National Park in California that we read about in Unit 1 of Reading Street

Yosemite

100

Southern and northern states fought this war over slavery

The Civil War

100

This massive canyon was carved over millions of years by the Colorado River

The Grand Canyon

200

This was a gift from France that stands as a symbol to welcome people to the United States.

Statue of Liberty

200

Detroit is known for what industry

Automotive

200

The Golden Gate bridge is found here

San Francisco, California

200

Separating groups of people based on their race or color of their skins is called

Segregation

200

The Colorado River is a major source of this

water

300

Our nation's capital

Washington, D.C.

300

This midwest city is known for its deep-dish pizza.

Chicago

300

This major industry is found in Silicon Valley, California

Technology

300

This city is known as the home of blues music

Memphis, Tennesee

300

This large city is known for entertainment and bright lights

Las Vegas, Nevada

400

The eastern side of this region borders what ocean

Atlantic Ocean

400

The climate here has distinct seasons. Name them.

Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall

400

This state is a top producer of fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

California

400

This city is known as the birthplace of jazz music

New Orleans, Louisiana

400

This city in Arizona is known for its stunning red rock formations

Sedona

500

This mountain range extends into the southern parts the region

Appalachian Mountains

500

Carvings of four past presidents in a mountain

Mount Rushmore

500

These two states in the west have a desert-like climate

Arizona and Nevada

500

This is the most important mineral for this region 

Coal

500

The Southwest is known for this type of climate

hot and dry