regions

​Regions

By Annajean Wood

Multiple Choice

Which factor might cause rain and heavy snow in the Midwest or Northeast regions?

• Closeness to bodies of water

• Stable air pressure systems

• Increased sunlight exposure
• High humidity levels

Multiple Choice

“Climate also makes a difference in the way people have fun. People who live along the coast might enjoy the beach. People who live in the mountains might ski or hike. People who live in hot, dry desert communities might go rock climbing.”

Which of these choices is the best meaning for the word climate?

• Weather conditions of a place over a long period of time

• The seasonal changes in weather patterns.
• The average temperature in a region.
• The daily weather fluctuations in a city.

Multiple Choice

Which fact describes the Northeast region of the United States?

• The Northeast is historically significant.

• The Northeast region is primarily agricultural with no major cities.
• All the states in this region were among the original thirteen colonies

• The Northeast is known for its deserts and arid climate.

Multiple Choice

What type of map would you best use to show the elevation of a community?

• Weather map
• Road map
• Topographic map
• Political map