Geography of the United States Quiz

What does the word 'geography' mean from a historian's perspective?

• The study of physical features

• The study of cultures

• The study of historical events

• The study of economic systems

Which ocean flanks the East Coast of the United States?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Which mountain range stretches from Canada to New Mexico?

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Sierra Nevada Mountains

• Cascade Mountains

What is the dominant geographical feature of the middle of the United States?

• Great Plains

• Gulf Coastal Plain

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

Which body of water is located in the northern part of the Great Plains?

• Great Salt Lake

• Lake Superior

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Huron

Which mountain peak in North America has the highest elevation?

• Denali (formerly Mount McKinley)

• Mauna Loa

• Mount Rainier

• Mount Whitney

What caused the decline of the Native American population in the United States?

• Warfare

• Disease

• Natural disasters

• Migration

Which European country settled in Florida, California, and the Southwest of the United States?

• Spain

• England

• France

• Netherlands

Which group of people made up a large portion of the colonial population in the British colonies?

• Native Americans

• Africans

• Asians

• Europeans

What is one way in which the physical environment influences a community?

• Access to natural resources

• Religious beliefs

• Political systems

• Social customs