Regions of US
This region contains the lowest point in North America. It is also known for it's varied elevations, extreme hot weather and is very dry.
Basin and Range
Imaginary line of latitude that divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere.
Equator
This ocean is the largest.
Pacific Ocean
The Great Plains
This is the most popular and most used river in the United States. It empties into the Gulf of America.
Mississippi River
This region is horseshoe shaped and known for having many, many lakes carved out by glaciers.
Canadian Shield
The name for the symbol that contains the cardinal directions.
Compass Rose
This continent is located at the Southern most point of the globe.
Antarctica
Physical features of this region includes a rocky coast and lush fertile valleys.
Coastal Range
What is the longest river in the United States?
Missouri River
This region borders the Pacific Ocean.
Coastal Range
The imaginary line that runs north to south and divides the Earth into the Western Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere.
Prime Meridian
This ocean is located near the North Pole.
Arctic Ocean
Known as "Old, rounded mountains." Also, the oldest in North America.
Appalachian Mountains
What is the name of the river that Lewis and Clark explored. (It led them out to the Pacific Ocean)
Columbia River
This region has very rugged, snow capped peaks. The Continent Divide is located here.
Rocky Mountains
A sphere of the Earth with locations, continents and oceans on it is called a __________.
Globe
This continent has the largest land mass.
Asia
This region contains many rivers. The second largest in North America, the Mississippi River, runs through here.
Interior Lowlands
Which river carved the Grand Canyon?
Colorado River
This region is known as "America's Breadbasket."
Great Plains
This continent is the only continent in all 4 hemispheres.
Africa
This ocean is located between Africa and Australia.
Indian Ocean
This region borders the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.
Coastal Plain
This river is know as the "Gateway to the West"
Ohio River