Presentation - Physical Characteristics of the U.S

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Which of the following is an example of a landform?

• Ocean

• Mountain

• Lake

• River

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Which of the following is not a body of water?

• Hill

• Ocean

• Lake

• River

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Which of the following is a type of landform?

• River

• Lake

• Plateau

• Ocean

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What is a "mountain range"?

• A single mountain

• A series of mountains closely related in direction and position

• A large hill

• A flat plain

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Which mountain range is located in the western United States and is known for its volcanic peaks?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Cascade Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

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Which mountain range runs along the eastern United States?

• Sierra Nevada

• Rocky Mountains

• Cascade Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

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Which mountain range is located in California and is labeled in the southwest corner of the map?

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Appalachian Mountains

• Cascade Mountains

• The Sierra Nevada

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Which mountain range is known for its extensive length and runs through the western United States?

• Sierra Nevada

• Rocky Mountains

• Cascade Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

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What is a plain?

• A large portion of land that is generally flat with little change in elevation

• A mountain range with steep slopes

• A deep valley with a river running through it

• A dense forest with diverse wildlife

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Which are the two most significant plains in the U.S.?

• Great Plains and Atlantic Coastal Plains

• Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains

• Mississippi River Valley and Central Valley

• Mojave Desert and Sonoran Desert

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Which four states have all of their land encompassed by the Great Plains?

• Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana

• Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

• Oklahoma, Texas, Wyoming, New Mexico

• Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

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What is a characteristic of the Great Plains?

• Dense forests

• Grasslands with few trees

• Mountainous terrain

• Coastal beaches

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Where does the Atlantic Coastal Plain stretch from and to?

• From New York to Texas

• From Massachusetts to Florida

• From California to Nevada

• From Oregon to Washington

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What geographical features does the Atlantic Coastal Plain consist of?

• Deserts and mountains

• Forests and rivers

• Land from the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and inward to the Appalachian Mountains

• Lakes and valleys

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What is a river valley?

• A large portion of land drained or irrigated by a river system

• A mountain range

• A desert area

• A forested region

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Which of the following is NOT a prominent river in the U.S.?

• Colorado River

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• Missouri River

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What can a river valley also be described as?

• A stretch of lowland between hills or mountains with a river flowing along the bottom

• A highland area with no water

• A plateau with dense forests

• A sandy desert with dunes

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Through how many U.S. states does the Colorado River flow?

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

• Eleven

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Which of the following states is NOT one that the Colorado River flows through?

• Arizona

• California

• Texas

• Nevada

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How many U.S. National Parks does the Colorado River flow through?

• 5

• 8

• 11

• 14

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Which famous dam is located on the Colorado River?

• Three Gorges Dam

• Aswan Dam

• Hoover Dam

• Itaipu Dam

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Which two states does the Columbia River flow through?

• California & Nevada

• Oregon & Washington

• Idaho & Montana

• Utah & Colorado

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What is the only major city the Columbia River flows through?

• Seattle, Washington

• Boise, Idaho

• Portland, Oregon

• Sacramento, California

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Why is the Columbia River crucial to the Pacific Northwest's economy?

• It is a major transportation route

• It is a great source of fish

• It provides drinking water

• It is a tourist attraction

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What is the rank of the Mississippi River in terms of length in the U.S.?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

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How many states does the Mississippi River flow through?

• Eight

• Nine

• Ten

• Eleven

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What role does the Mississippi River play in trade and industry?

• It is a minor waterway.

• It serves as a crucial artery.

• It is not used for trade.

• It is only used for fishing.

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Which river is the longest in the U.S. and all of North America?

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Missouri River

• Ohio River

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How many states does the Missouri River flow through?

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

• Three

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What was the Missouri River once depended on by?

• A large population of deer

• A massive bison population and numerous Native American tribes

• A large population of wolves

• A massive population of bears

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Through which three large U.S. cities does the Ohio River flow?

• Pittsburgh, PA; Cincinnati, OH; Louisville, KY

• Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Cleveland, OH

• New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, D.C.

• Miami, FL; Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN

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What significant boundary does the Ohio River mark?

• Climatological and political

• Economic and cultural

• Historical and geographical

• Social and environmental

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Why was the Ohio River significant during the Civil War?

• It was the border between Free States and Slave States

• It was a major trade route for the Union

• It was the site of a major battle

• It was used for transporting gold

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Why is the Red River named for its reddish color?

• It reflects the sunset

• It carries a large amount of red soil during floods

• It is dyed for festivals

• It is surrounded by red rocks

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What is the nature of the land through which the Red River flows?

• Desert-like and barren

• Mountainous and rocky

• Diverse, much like the Native American cultures

• Urban and industrial

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Which two large U.S. cities does the Rio Grande River flow through?

• Phoenix, AZ & Las Vegas, NV

• Denver, CO & Austin, TX

• Albuquerque, NM & El Paso, TX

• San Diego, CA & Houston, TX

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What is a significant role of the Rio Grande River besides being a natural resource?

• It serves as a major transportation route.

• It is a significant portion of the U.S.-Mexico border.

• It is a primary source of drinking water.

• It is a site for recreational activities.

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Which of the following is one of the Great Lakes?

• Lake Tahoe

• Lake Erie

• Lake Victoria

• Lake Baikal

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How many lakes make up the Great Lakes?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

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What percentage of the world's fresh water supply is contained in the Great Lakes?

• One-tenth

• One-fifth

• One-fourth

• One-third

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Which Great Lake is located entirely within the United States?

• Lake Erie

• Lake Huron

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Ontario

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What is the smallest North American desert?

• Mojave Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Sonoran Desert

• Gobi Desert

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Where is the lowest point of elevation in North America located?

• Death Valley

• Grand Canyon

• Mount Whitney

• Badwater Basin

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In which states is the Mojave Desert primarily located?

• California and Nevada

• Arizona and Utah

• Texas and New Mexico

• Oregon and Washington

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Which river created the Grand Canyon by carving channels through layers of rock?

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

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Which Native American tribes inhabited the Grand Canyon area?

• Apache, Sioux, Cherokee

• Hopi, Navajo, Pueblo

• Iroquois, Seminole, Comanche

• Cheyenne, Arapaho, Mohawk

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In which U.S. state is the Grand Canyon located?

• Nevada

• Utah

• Arizona

• New Mexico

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What is the Grand Canyon considered as?

• A man-made wonder

• A historical monument

• One of the seven natural wonders of the world

• A national park only

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Where is the Great Salt Lake located?

• Nevada

• Utah

• Arizona

• Colorado

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What is the Great Salt Lake known for in the Western Hemisphere?

• Largest freshwater lake

• Largest saltwater lake

• Deepest lake

• Smallest lake

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What is the largest inlet in the eastern U.S.?

• Chesapeake Bay

• San Francisco Bay

• Hudson Bay

• Tampa Bay

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Which two states surround the Chesapeake Bay?

• Maryland & Virginia

• New York & New Jersey

• Florida & Georgia

• North Carolina & South Carolina

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Which major river does NOT empty into the Chesapeake Bay?

• Mississippi River

• James River

• Potomac River

• Susquehanna River

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Where is the Chesapeake Bay located?

• Atlantic Coastal Plain

• Gulf Coast

• Pacific Northwest

• Great Plains