Regions of USA

In a(n) (a)   , cities and suburbs are so close together that they form one big urban area

The south region is part of the (a)   .

A farmer grows several different kinds of crops on a(n) (a)   .

travel to work

• urban sprawl

• mass transit

• commute

• megalopolis

a substance such as plastic or paint made from petroleum

• petrochemical

• industrialization

• recession

• corporate farm

What is the most densely populated region of the United States?

• the South

• the Midwest

• the Northeast

• the West

Features that make much of the South a great place for growing crops include

• ports and industry.

• rich soil and climate.

• industry and climate.

• port cities.

Where is the District of Columbia located?

• in Georgia

• in North Carolina

• between the states of Maryland and Virginia

• in the West

Minneapolis and St. Paul are known for

• the largest concentration of twins in the United States.

• being identical cities.

• the huge stainless steel arch near the river.

• the publishing, medical, computer, and art businesses that flourish there.

How did the California Gold Rush affect the region?

• Few towns developed.

• The population quickly increased.

• People quickly returned to the East.

• People did not develop the area’s natural resources.