1.1 Geography of the United States

The Great Plains States consists of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and

• California

• Oklahoma

• Kansas

• Ohio

What is a major problem that is being battled in every region of the United States?

• Drought

• Earthquakes

• Wildfires

• Pollution and overuse of water

The Mid Atlantic States include: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and

• Delaware

• Illinois

• Tennessee

• California

Which country is located North of the United States?

• Mexico

• Canada

• Europe

• Scotland

Which state grows the most variety of different crops?

• Illinois

• California

• Kansas

• Ohio

The Rocky Mountains are located in the

• West

• East

Why might citizens of a US territory seek statehood?

• To maintain cultural identify

• To pay less in taxes

• To receive military protection

• In order to vote in national elections

What is being done to help the Chesapeake Bay area?

• Regulations have been passed to limitt hunting, fishing and pollution

• Boating is not allowed

• Building along the shore has decreased

• Tourism has stopped

The Mountain Western United States consist of Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, and

• Illinois

• California

• Colorado

• Oklahoma

People from East Asia, Europe, Latin America, South Asia, and other areas have immigrated to the United States for jobs and new opportunities

• True

• False