SS Ch. 4 Lesson 1 Quiz

The United States east of the Mississippi River is divided into four subregions.

• True
• False

The Great Lakes border the United States and Mexico.

• False
• True

The Ohio River has had the most impact on the nation's history.

• False
• True

Coast areas tend to have mild climates.

• True
• False

Cotton grows well in sandy soils

• True
• False

Where did many of the first English colonists settle during the 1600s?

• Mid-Atlantic
• Midwest
• New England
• Southeast

Which is the largest subregion in the eastern United States?

• Midwest
• Southeast
• New England
• Mid-Atlantic

In which state does the Mississippi River begin?

• Minnesota
• Illinois
• Ohio
• Michigan

What two well-known mountain ranges are part of the Appalachian Mountain system?

• Rocky Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains
• Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains
• Rocky Mountains and Blue Ridge Mountains
• Sierra Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains

What has caused the mountains in the Appalachian Mountain system to wear down over time?

• glaciers
• earthquakes
• strong winds
• erosion