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U.S. Regions Quizizz

Authored by Elise Windsor

Geography

8th Grade

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U.S. Regions Quizizz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh are all major cities located in which region?

Non-contiguous

Northeast

Southwest

Northwest

Answer explanation

All these cities are found in the Northeast region of the United States.

2.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Most cities are built by _____ to help with trade and mobility

Answer explanation

Cities are often built near water bodies like rivers, lakes or seas because it makes the transportation of goods and people easier, which promotes trade and mobility

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Commercial ___________ is important to the economy of the eastern coast.

Fishing

Baking

Building

Engineering

Answer explanation

The eastern coast is known for its vast oceanic resources, which is why commercial fishing is a significant contributor to its economy.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Washington, D.C., our nation's capital, belongs to which region?

Northeast

Southeast

Pacific

Midwest

Answer explanation

Washington, D.C. is located between Maryland and Virginia, two other states in the Southeast region.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

All of the following are major parts of the Southeast's economy EXCEPT for...

Mining

Manufacturing

Lumber

Agriculture

Answer explanation

Despite the significance of manufacturing in many regions, it's not considered a major part of the Southeast's economy.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This region is the most responsible for the USA's agricultural production.

Southwest

Southeast

Rocky Mountains

Midwest

Answer explanation

The Midwest region, often referred to as America's 'breadbasket', is responsible for the majority of the USA's agricultural production. This is due to its fertile soil, favorable climate, and vast farmland.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

All of the following are major cities in the Midwest EXCEPT for...

Chicago

Springfield

St. Louis

Detroit

Answer explanation

Springfield isn't considered a major city in the Midwest, despite being the capital of Illinois

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