Geography of the United States Test Practice

the use of wealth and resources in a place

• aquifer
• mesa
• humidity
• economy

an underground layer of porous rock that holds water

• aquifer
• mesa
• humidity
• economy

the amount of water in the air

• aquifer
• mesa
• humidity
• economy

similar to a hill, but the top is flat

• aquifer
• mesa
• humidity
• economy

In which two regions of the United States would you find the Appalachian Mountains?

• West and Southwest
• Southeast and Southwest
• Northeast and Midwest
• Northeast and Southeast

Which region of the U.S.A. is completely bordered by Mexico to the South?

• West
• Southwest
• Southeast
• Northeast

What is NOT an example of a natural boundary between states?

• roads
• lakes
• rivers
• mountains

During which stage of the water cycle does water vapor cool and form small drops that gather together to form clouds?

• evaporation
• condensation
• precipitation
• freezing

How can elevation affect the climate of a place?

• brings air of varying temperature and humidity from one place to another
• places at high elevations are warmer
• places at high elevations are colder
• land at high elevations warms and cools more slowly

What is the best way to describe the climate of the Southeast region of the United States?

• dry, very cold winters
• very cold winters and hot summers
• dry climates
• humid, mild or warm winters, hot summers