MID-ATLANTIC REGION CLASS QUIZ

​MID-ATLANTIC REGION
CLASS QUIZ

By Mrs. L Hollins

Multiple Choice

What state is located in #4?

• New Jersey

• Vermont

• Connecticut

• New York

Multiple Choice

What state is located in #5?

• Delaware

• Rhode Island

• Pennsylvania

• New York

Multiple Choice

What state is located in #6?

• Maryland

• Maine

• Vermont

• New Hampshire

Multiple Choice

What state is located in #7?

• Maine

• Conneticut

• Delaware

• New Jersey

Multiple Choice

What state is located in #8?

• Maine

• Conneticut

• New York

• New Jersey

Multiple Choice

What is a region?

• An area on Earth with common features that set it apart.

• The material found in nature that people use.

• The kind of plants that grow in an area.

• The natural features of the Earth's surface.

Multiple Choice

What are physical features known as landforms?

• The natural features of a the Earth's surface.

• The weather in a certain area over a period of time.

• An area of Earth with common features.

• The material found in nature that people use.

Multiple Select

Use Source 3, to describe the following physical features known as landforms in the Mid-Atlantic Region?

(CHOOSE ALL THE CORRECT ANSWERS)

• hills, forests, and lakes

• Niagara Falls

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Appalachian Mountains

Multiple Choice

What is climate?

• The kind of plants that grow in an area.

• The natural features of the Earth's surface.

• The weather in a certain area over a period of time.

• The material found in nature that people use.

Multiple Choice

How is the climate in the Mid-Atlantic Region?

• The climate is cool winters and hot summers.

• The climate is cold winters and warm summers.

• The climate is cold winters and very hot summers.

• The climate is cool winters and warm summers.

Multiple Choice

Which region is the White House and the Capital of the United States (Washington D.C) located in?

• New England Region

• Mid-Atlantic Region

Multiple Select

What major natural disaster happens in the Mid-Atlantic Region?

• Snow storms

  (blizzards)

• Hurricanes

• Ice storms

• Volcanic Activity

• Earthquakes

Multiple Choice

What is a natural resource?

• The weather in a certain area

• The natural features of the Earth's surface.

• The kind of plants that grow in an area.

• The material found in nature that people use.

Multiple Select

What similar natural resources are available in both the New England and Mid-Atlantic Region?

(CHOOSE ALL THE CORRECT ANSWERS)

• Gold is a natural resource that is available in the Northeast Region.

• Lumber (trees) are a natural resource that is available in the Northeast Region.

• Silver is a natural resource that is available in the Northeast Region.

• Seafood is a natural resource that is available in the Northeast Region.

Multiple Select

What economics opportunities did the citizens have in the Mid-Atlantic Region?

(Choose all the correct answers)

• Gold mining was an economic opportunity in the New England Region.

• Shipbuilding was an economic opportunity in the New England Region.

• Fishing was an economic opportunity in the New England Region.

• Trading oil was an economic opportunity in the New England Region.

Multiple Choice

Which ocean brings seafood to the Mid-Atlantic Region?

• Indian Ocean
• Atlantic Ocean
• Arctic Ocean
• Pacific Ocean

Multiple Choice

Which state is the most popular state in the Mid-Atlantic Region?

• Massachusettes
• Pennsylvania
• New Hampshire
• New York

Multiple Choice

Why did the fishing industry grow in both the New England Region and the Mid-Atlantic Region?

• The fishing industry grew because both regions were rich in gold and silver, which attracted more settlers.

• States in the New England and the Mid-Atlantic Region are close to the Atlantic Ocean where the citizens are able to easily catch fish.

• The regions had a dry climate perfect for preserving fish.

• The growth of the fishing industry was primarily due to the regions' large supply of oil.

Multiple Choice

What is a natural resource?

• The weather in a certain area

• The natural features of the Earth's surface.

• The kind of plants that grow in an area.

• The material found in nature that people use.

Multiple Choice

What is a natural disaster?

• The weather in a certain area

• The natural features of the Earth's surface.

• The kind of plants that grow in an area.

• The hazards events caused by nature.

Multiple Choice

What is an economic opportunity?

• The weather in a certain area

• The natural features of the Earth's surface.

• The kind of plants that grow in an area.

• The ways people can make money.

Open Ended

^{DIRECTIONS: Use your knowledge of Social Studies and the sources to complete the essay below.}

^ESSAY:

Explain one characteristic of the Mid-Atlantic Region and explain why it is important to the Mid-Atlantic Region.

CHARACTERISTICS WORD BANK:

1. CLIMATE

2. GEOGRAPHIC FEATURES

3. NATURAL RESOURCES

4. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES

5. NATURAL DISASTERS