Unit 1 4th Grade Test

What is geography?

• The study of maps

• They study of Earth

What do physical geographers study?

• They study landforms, water, and climate.

• They explore the ways people interact with the environment.

What do human geographers study?

• They study landforms, water, and climate.

• They explore the ways people interact with the environment.

What is the capital of the United States?

• Dallas, Texas

• Washington D.C.

• Seattle, Washington

What is the capital of Colorado?

• Colorado Springs

• Denver

• Aurora

How many major time zones are in the contiguous United States? (this means only the mainland, not including islands).

• 4

• 5

• 3

Check all of the states the border (or touch) Colorado.

• Utah

• Wyoming

• Texas

• Kansas

Which region is most of Colorado Springs located in?

• Colorado Plateau

• Wyoming Basin

• Great Plains

Check all that are physical features in Colorado.

• mountains

• rivers

• plateaus

In the 1800s Chinese immigrants were attracted to the U.S. by work opportunities offered by the Gold Rush and the Transcontinental Railroad. Is this a push or pull factor?

• Push

• Pull