4th Grade Geography

Which is NOT a way that immigration has changed the United States?

• There are many more jobs available in the US

• We see many different cultures in large cities in the US

• Immigration has brought more ethnic restaurants to our cities

• Other languages then just English are spoken throughout the country

Which hemisphere is the United States in?

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

• American Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

Which of the following is an effect that humans have NOT had on our physical environment?

• Polluting our lakes and rivers

• Ruining animal habitats by cutting down trees and building homes

• Playing a game of backyard baseball with friends

• Both A and B

What is it called when people are drawn to a new location?

• Push Factor

• Migration

• Attraction

• Pull Factor

People DO NOT migrate to the US due to our freedoms?

• True

• False

Cities, roads, and farms are ALL considered which type of characteristic?

• Natural Characteristic

• Human Characteristic

• Physical Characteristic

• Environmental Characteristic

A human characteristic is something that has been put in place by people.

• True

• False

The Mackinac Bridge is a physical characteristic.

• True

• False

When new roads are built, this impact the environment that we live in.

• True

• False

Why might someone want to move FROM the Midwest Region TO the Southwest Region?

• They enjoy snow during the winter months

• They like taking part in outdoor activities

• They prefer warm weather year round

• They enjoy spending time near the Great Lakes