US States & Regions Test

Front

What is a region?

Back

An area with similar traits.

Front

What region are Hawaii and Alaska part of? Options: Southeast, Northeast, Southwest, West, Midwest

Back

West

Front

Which two regions of the US usually experience cold, snowy winters?

Back

The Northeast and Midwest

Front

Almost all of the states in the ________ border Mexico. Options: Midwest, Southwest, Northeast, West

Back

Southwest

Front

Why is the Northeast often called “the birthplace of our nation”?

Back

the Declaration of Independence was signed here

Front

True or False: Regions help describe similarities between places.

Back

True

Front

Which region includes the Everglades and the Mississippi River? Options: the Southwest, the Midwest, the West, the Southeast

Back

the Southeast

Front

What is the Midwest region known for?

Back

Grain and dairy farming

Front

The discovery of gold in 1848 ________.

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made many people move to California

Front

A region refers to ________.

Back

places that share one or many traits like history, culture, climate, or language