4th Grade Social Studies Chapter 1

Which is NOT a U.S. Region?

• East

• West

• Southeast

• Northeast

Which landform is found in the Midwest region?

• canyons

• plains

• mountains

• deserts

Which is found in the Southwest region?

• Death Valley

• Appalachian Mountains

• Great Lakes

• Grand Canyon

How are regional boundaries DIFFERENT from state boundaries?

• They do not divide areas of land.

• They can only be seen on a map.

• They are often marked by signs.

• They are not set by rules or laws.

How is climate different from weather?

• Climate includes only temperatures.

• Climate varies around the U.S.

• It can change every day.

• It is based on weather over a long period of time.

What are the major factors of weather and climate?

• Temperature and Precipitation

• Temperature and Elevation

• Humidity and Precipitation

• Temperature and Elevation

Which does NOT affect climate?

• population

• distance from the equator

• elevation

• distance from water

What climate is usually very warm all year?

• polar

• subarctic

• temperate

• tropical

What is the climate of the Southwest region?

• hot and dry

• cool and snowy

• cold and rainy

• mild and wet

Which is a resource of the Northeast?

• trees

• coal

• oil

• water