Studies Weekly - Week 4, Regions of the U.S.

This region is mountainous and has many rivers. It also has the largest number of people considering its many large cities.

• Southwest

• Northwest

• Northeast

• Midwest

This region has many natural resources, specifically forests/lumber. Tourism is big here because of the natural wonders and national parks in this region.

• Northwest

• Northeast

• West

• Southeast

This region is different! It features fertile soil, big rivers, thousands of lakes, specifically parts of the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes.

• Northwest

• West

• Southwest

• Midwest

This region has a large population. Because of that, massive dams have been built to provide enough water. There are also deposits of gold and other metals.

• West

• Southeast

• Midwest

• Northeast

This region is important to the mining and oil drilling industries as parts of this region produce much of the nations oil. Mined minerals include coal, copper, and silver.

• Midwest

• Northwest

• Southwest

• Northeast

This region boasts water as a great resource for both work and play! Go fishing, go to the beach, and see the importance of agriculture in this region due to the heat and humidity.

• West

• Southwest

• Southeast

• Northwest

Which of the following is a major mountain range of the Northeast region?

• Pocono Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Ozark Mountains

• Black Hills

The climate of the Southeast region can be described as _________ winters and hot, ________ summers.

Three of the largest rivers in the U.S. cross the Midwest. Which of the following rivers is part of the Midwest?

• Colorado River

• Mississippi River

• Columbia River

• Suwannee River

Which two states in the Southwest region produce much of the nation's oil?

• Texas and Arizona

• New Mexico and Texas

• Oklahoma and Arizona

• Oklahoma and Texas