SW Week 22/23: Regions of U.S. and MI

Which of the following is a major mountain range of the Northeast region in the United States?

• Pocono Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Ozark Mountains

• Black Hills

Three of the largest rivers in the U.S. cross the Midwest. Which of the following rivers is part of the Midwest?

• Colorado River

• Mississippi River

• Columbia River

• Suwannee River

Which two states in the Southwest region produce most of the United State's oil?

• Texas and Arizona

• New Mexico and Texas

• Oklahoma and Arizona

• Oklahoma and Texas

Which of the following is an important resource that influences farming in the West region?

• saltwater

• lumber

• fertile soil

• mountains

Which regions of the United States is Michigan located in?

• Northwest

• West

• Midwest

• Southwest

• Great Lakes Region

A __________ is an area that has similar characteristics.

• region

• peninsula

• map

• country

Which is NOT a physical characteristic of a region

• landforms

• climate

• biomes

• culture

The Lower Peninsula is important to Michigan because of its many __________.

• industries

• farms

• parks

• lighthouses

What is Michigan's most abundant natural resource?

• water

• minerals

• trees

• coal

More than 52% of Michigan, or 19.3 million acres, is covered in __________.

• water

• forests

• beaches

• mountains