Checkpoint 1 Review

According to the map, if you were traveling from Louisiana to the West Coast of the United States, which landform would you most likely cross?

• The Coastal Plains

• The Great Lakes

• The Appalachian Mountains

• The Rocky Mountains

According to the map key, which location has the lowest elevation?

• The Southeast Region

• The West Region

• The Midwest Region

• The Northeast Region

According to the map, which body of water lies south of the United States?

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Mississippi River

• The Gulf of Mexico

• The Pacific Ocean

 Based on the map, which statement best compares the natural resources found in the West Region?

• The natural resources of forests can be found in California and Oregon.

• Gold can be found in Nevada, but not in Utah.

• Oil can be found in all of the West Region.

• Coal can be found in Wyoming and Washington.

According to the map, which statement best compares different temperatures of the United States?

• All western states have temperatures of 80° or higher.

• The southern and northern states have similar temperatures.

• The northeast and southeast have average temperatures of 50°.

• The northeast and southeast have temperatures that differ by 30°.

 Which city in the United States is located closest to 30.4° N and 110.3° W?

• Boston

• Houston

• Denver

• Phoenix

According to the map, which best describes Columbus’ exploration to America?

• Columbus traveled north of the equator.

• Columbus traveled south of the equator.

• Columbus traveled west of the equator.

• Columbus traveled east of the equator.

Based on the image, which region of the United States was impacted the most by winter storms?

• Northeast Region

• West Region

• Southwest Region

• Southeast Region

Based on the image, which region of the United States was impacted the most by tornadoes and hurricanes?

• Northeast Region

• West Region

• Southwest Region

• Southeast Region