The United States Regions

Which of the following is NOT one of the five major regions?

• East

• West

• Southeast

• Northeast

Which landform is found in the Midwest region?

• canyons

• plains

• mountains

• deserts

Which of the following is NOT a major resource of the Southwest region?

• oil

• cotton

• natural gas

Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

• soil

• trees

• oil

• water

How is a renewable resource different from a nonrenewable resource?

• it can be recycled

• it may run out one day

• it can be replaced

• it is found in the Earth

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

• polar

• subarctic

• temperature

• tropical

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

• temperature and precipitation

• temperature and elevation

• humidity and precipitation

• humidity and elevation

How are regional boundaries formed?

• number of states

• historical events

• major landforms

• state laws

What are human resources?

• People who make products or provide services.

• Types of fuel that are created by people.

• Products used by others

• Animals

True or false: Weather and Climate are the same.

• True

• False