Exploring Regions of the US

Line of longitude means

• the study of the past

• in imaginary line that runs east to west around the globe; also called a parallel

• able to produce good crops

• an imaginary line that runs between the North and South Poles; also called a meridian

All of the following are states in the Northeast Region EXCEPT

• New Jersey

• Florida

• Maine

• New York

A basin is

• a bowl-shaped landform that is lower than the surrounding land

• low, flat land that runs along a coast

• an area that shares similar features

• something you wash your hands in

Lines of latitude run from

• 0-180 degrees

• 180-360 degrees

• 90-180 degrees

• 0-90 degrees

Which of the following are examples of Special Purpose Maps ?

• Population

• Rainfall

• Elevation

• All are examples of Special Purpose maps

Which region has the smallest area, but the largest population?

• West

• Southwest

• Northeast

• Midwest

Which region is known for growing crops like corn, soybeans, and wheat?

• Southeast

• Midwest

• West

• Northeast

A plateau is

• not bordering an ocean or a large body of water by an ocean

• a grid formed by crisscrossing lines of latitude and longitude on a map

• an explanation of what the symbols on a map stand for

• a high, flat landform that rises steeply from the land around it

Which region of the US has mild winters, hot and humid summers, and has forests, beaches, and swamps.

• Northeast

• Southeast

• West

• Midwest

Most maps use a _______________ to show directions.

• map scale

• map key

• compass rose

• pointer