Physical Features of the United States

Question 1

Which of the following statements about the Great Lakes is false?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It forms part of the border between Mexico and the United States.

Question 2

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. List the six regions outlined on the map above.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

1. Pacific Coast 2. Great Basin 3. Rocky Mountains 4. Great Plains 5. Coastal Plain 6. Appalachian Mountains

Question 3

Identify the three gulfs surrounding the United States, and provide at least one characteristic of each. Make sure to write your answer in complete sentences.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Gulf of Mexico lies south of the United States and is a warm body of water bordered by the United States, Mexico, and Cuba. The Gulf of Alaska is south of Alaska and is known for its cold waters and rugged, glacier-covered coastline. The Gulf of California lies between the Baja California Peninsula and mainland Mexico, near the southwestern United States, and is known for its marine life and narrow shape.

Question 4

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. All of the following landforms are labeled with numbers on the map above except the __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Canadian Shield

Question 5

The following characteristics describe which United States region? i. It is the largest desert region in the United States. ii. Death Valley is located in this region. iii. This region covers six states.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the Great Basin

Question 6

What is the highest peak in the lower 48 states?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Mt. Whitney

Question 7

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. Roger has lived in the Southeast his entire life. He owns a small boat and loves to fish in the warm waters of the gulf. Roger believes that fishing close to the estuaries is one of the best ways to catch a variety of fish. Roger is fishing in the __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Gulf of Mexico

Question 8

Using complete sentences, identify the three major mountain ranges in the United States, and describe the relative location of each range. What are the main differences between the eastern ranges and the western ranges?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Appalachian Mountains are in the eastern United States and extend from the Northeast toward the Southeast. The Rocky Mountains lie farther west, running north to south through the western interior of the country. The Sierra Nevada is farther west, mainly along the eastern side of California. The eastern Appalachians are older, lower, and more rounded than the western ranges, which are generally higher, more rugged, and have sharper peaks.

Question 9

Using four or more complete sentences, explain the importance of the Mississippi River.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Mississippi River is an important transportation route for moving goods between the interior of the United States and the Gulf of Mexico. Its many tributaries drain water from a large part of the country and connect communities across the central United States. The river’s fertile valley supports farming and provides water for people and industry. The Mississippi has also influenced settlement and trade throughout the nation’s history.

Question 10

Using complete sentences, describe the main characteristics of the Great Plains and explain why it is an important location for agriculture.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Great Plains are a broad region of mostly flat or gently rolling land east of the Rocky Mountains. They have wide grasslands, few trees, and large areas of open space. Much of the region has fertile soil, and its land can be cultivated on a large scale. These conditions make the Great Plains important for growing crops such as wheat and corn and for raising livestock.

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