United States Geographic Regions Flashcard

Front

What does the term 'geography' mean?

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Description of the earth

Front

How many geographic regions are there in the United States?

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Eight

Front

Which region is known for its high elevations and contains the continental divide?

Back

Rocky Mountains

Front

Which region is considered the oldest mountains in North America?

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Appalachian Highlands

Front

Which region is described as having broad lowlands along the Atlantic Ocean?

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Coastal Plain

Front

Where can the Death Valley, the lowest point in North America, be found? Options: Great Plains, Interior Lowlands, Basin and Range, Canadian Shield

Back

Basin and Range

Front

Which region is known for its varying elevations, low basins, and high ranges?

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Basin and Range

Front

Where is the Canadian Shield located?

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Eastern Canada

Front

What is the Canadian Shield described as being wrapped around?

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Hudson Bay

Front

What are the Canadian Shield's hills worn by?

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Glaciers