Geography of the United States

The study of the Earth's surface, including its physical, biological, economic and cultural characteristics and how these relate to each other is called:

• Geology

• Geography

• History

• Anthropology

Human geography studies changes in the Earth and its physical characteristics.

• True

• False

The United States is located in:

• America

• Europe

• Asia

• Oceania

The United States consists of ______ states and several territories.

• 48

• 50

• 51

• 45

What ocean is to the west of the United States?

• Pacific

• Indian

• Antarctic

• Atlantic

The US is divided in four regions: Northeast, Midwest, South and West.

• True

• False

What are two big mountain ranges in the US?

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Himalayas

• The Appalachians

• The Alps

The flat areas in the central part of the US that are used for agriculture are known as:

• The Great Plains

• Rocky Mountains

• Pacific Coast Range

• Bayou

The study, measurement, and description of he physical characteristics of land and sea bodies of water is called:

• Hydrography

• Geology

• Geography

• Demography

What is the largest river in the US?

• The Mississippi River

• The Hudson River

• The Ohio River

• The Colorado RIver