Regions
Do you need a passport to travel to the U.S. Territories?
No
How many major U.S. territories are there?
a. 5
b. 14
c. 50
5
Why don’t U.S. territories have full voting representation in Congress?
Because they are not states
Which type of map shows average temperatures and rainfall?
Climate map
What is an ecosystem?
A community of living things interacting with their environment.
what is the difference between a territory and a region?
Territory = controlled land with government authority
Region = area defined by shared traits, not necessarily government control
Why might territories like Guam or Puerto Rico be important to the United States from an economic or military standpoint?
Guam is strategically important as a U.S. military base in the Pacific, giving the U.S. defense presence near Asia.
Puerto Rico is valuable for Caribbean trade, tourism, and its location for shipping routes. Both strengthen U.S. global influence.
Guyuria cookies are also known as what, because of their rather tough texture?
a. Soft Cookie
b. No Bake
c. Chamorro Jawbreaker
c. Chamorro Jawbreaker
Which type of map would you use to study how people are spread across a country?
A population map,
What is the largest ecosystem on Earth?
The Ocean
A region is best described as:
An area with shared features like geography, economy, or culture
Which U.S. territory is located in the Caribbean and has the largest population?
Puerto Rico
True or false, North Mariana Islands only consist of one small island?
False (its made up of 22 islands)
Uses contour lines to show elevation and landforms in detail.
Topographic map
What does biodiversity mean?
The variety of life in an area.
Which U.S. Territory is the most largest?
a. Puerto Rico
b. Midway Atoll
c. Baker Island
a. Puerto Rico
Why do states have more political power than territories?
States have full representation in Congress and their citizens can vote in all federal elections, while territories have limited or no voting rights in Congress and restricted presidential voting.
Explain the difference in representation between a state and a territory.
States have full voting rights in Congress and in presidential elections; territories have limited or no voting rights.
Highlights landforms like mountains, rivers, lakes, and deserts.
Physical map
Give one human activity that reduces biodiversity.
Deforestation, pollution, or overfishing.
How many regions are there in the US? Name them
5
Northeast
Southeast
Midwest
Southwest
West
Why are territories important for the U.S. economy?
They provide trade routes, resources, and military advantages.
Which type of map shows countries, states, and boundaries?
Political map
Shows boundaries between countries, states, and cities.
Political Map
What region of the world is known as the most biodiverse?
The Amazon Rainforest.