Physical Features of the USA

What are the names of the 2 major mountain ranges in the United States?

• Rocky Mountains and Andes Mountains

• Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains and Andes Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains and Mississippi Mountains

There are ________ Great Lakes.

Name an ecosystem that is in the U.S.A.

Draw 1 item you would include in your emergency kit to leave in a tornado shelter.

Which of the following is the name of a Great Lake?

• Lake Mississippi

• Lake Missouri

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Minnessota

Which of the following would you include in an emergency kit? Mark all that apply.

• batteries

• fresh fruit

• blankets

• water

• bread

Why do ranchers prefer the Great Plains over other areas of the United States?

• They do not get hot.

• They are good for grazing.

• They are flat, so cattle don't fall over.

• They are easy to get to.

Name a non-perishable food item that you could include in an emergency kit.

Why are the Great Lakes special?

• They do not have fish in them.

• They have the largest surface area of freshwater.

• They are located completely in the United States.

• They never have ice in them.

Name at least 1 reason a person may have for settling near a coast.