Geo Chapter 4 Lessons 1 and 2

The United States east of the Mississippi River is divided into four subregions.

• True

• False

The Great Lakes border the United States and Mexico.

• True

• False

The Ohio River has had the most impact on the nation’s history.

• True

• False

Coastal areas tend to have mild climates.

• True

• False

Cotton grows well in sandy soils.

• True

• False

Where did many of the first English colonists settle during the 1600s?

• Mid-Atlantic

• New England

• Midwest

• Southeast

Which is the largest subregion in the eastern United States?

• Midwest

• New England

• Southeast

• Mid-Atlantic

In which state does the Mississippi River begin?

• Minnesota

• Ohio

• Illinois

• Michigan

What two well-known mountain ranges are part of the Appalachian Mountain system?

• Rocky Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains

• Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains

• Rocky Mountains and Blue Ridge Mountains

• Sierra Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains

What has caused the mountains in the Appalachian Mountain system to wear down over time?

• glaciers

• strong winds

• earthquakes

• erosion