Ch. 1 Regions

Which of the following is NOT one of the five major regions in the United States?

• East

• West

• Southeast

• Northeast

Which landform is found in the Midwest region?

• crayons

• plains

• mountains

• deserts

Which of the following landforms 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 are regional boundaries often determined?

• number of states

• historical events

• major landforms

• state laws

How is climate different from weather?

• It includes only temperature.

• It varies in different parts of the United States.

• It can change every day.

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

What are the two major factors of weather and climate?

• temperature and precipitation

• temperature and elevation

• humidity and precipitation

• temperature and elevation

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects climate?

• distance from the equator

• population

• elevation

• distance from a large body of water

What type of climate describes an area that is usually very warm all year?

• polar

• subarctic

• temperate

• tropical

Which of the following describes the climate in much of the Southwest region?

• hot and dry

• cold and snowy

• cold and rainy

• mild and wet all year