Social Studies Chapter 1

What is the source of a river?

• the place where a river empties into a body of water

• a river or stream that flows into a larger river

• the place where a river begins

• a part of an ocean that extends into land

Which describes the location of the United States?

• south of Mexico

• north of Canada

• east of the Gulf of Mexico

• west of the Atlantic Ocean

Which mountain range lies east of the Interior Plains?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

• Rocky Mountains

• Coast Ranges

Which features best describe weather and climate?

• rain, sleet, and snow

• wind and precipitation

• temperature, wind, and precipitation

• temperature and wind

Which mountain has the highest mountain range in N.A.?

• Rocky Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

• Coastal Ranges

• Mount McKinley

Which statement is true?

• Mountain areas have a colder climate than valley areas.

• Valley areas have a colder climate than mountain areas.

• Places closer to the equator are colder.

• Places that are close to a lake are colder in the winter.

Which industry needs a lot of water to grow crops?

• automobile

• farming

• textile (clothing)

• food

Since the U.S. is north of the equator it is in which hemisphere?

• eastern

• northern

• western

• southern

What is the most common landform of the U.S.?

• mountains

• hills

• valleys

• plains

What is Illinois's location relative to the Mississippi River?

• west

• north

• south

• east