Geography of the United States

Geography is the study of

• prehistoric animals.

• our physical surroundings.

• the human body.

• deer in Tecumseh.

What are some tools that you can use to find directions? Check all that apply.

• a compass

• Google Maps

• a globe

• latitude and longitude coordinates

What is the equator?

• A hot place where kangaroos live.

• An area where you can do a lot of winter sports.

• The equator is an imaginary line that splits the earth into the northern and southern hemispheres.

Our Earth has 4 oceans, which are the largest bodies of water on our planet. Put them in order from largest to smallest.

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

• Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, and Lake Superior

• Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Pacific Ocean

• Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Arctic Ocean

How many continents does our Earth have?

• 9

• 8

• 7

• 6

What is the largest and smallest continent?

• North America and South America

• Asia and Australia

• Michigan and Europe

• Africa and Antarctica

Geographic terms help us describe landforms and bodies of water. What are some examples? Check all that apply.

• peninsulas and islands

• gulf and lake

• mountains and plains

• holes and water fountains

Mountains are an example of a physical feature. What is the largest mountain range in the United States?

• The Appalachian Mountains

• The Sierra Nevadas

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Great Plains

Rivers are also a physical feature. What is the largest river in the United States?

• The St. Lawrence River

• The Mississippi River

• The Raisin River

• The Ohio River

What is the name of the river that borders the United States and Mexico?

• The Rio Grande

• The St. Lawrence River

• The Detroit River

• The Columbia River