Northeast Region Quiz (from the packet not textbook)

Which city is the largest in the Northeast region?

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Washington, D.C.

Which state is the smallest in the Northeast region?

• New York

• Rhode Island

• Connecticut

• Delaware

Which mountain range is part of the Appalachian Mountains?

• Rocky Mountains

• Sierra Nevada Mountains

• Allegheny Mountains

• Cascade Range

What is the longest hiking trail in the world?

• Pacific Crest Trail

• Continental Divide Trail

• Appalachian Trail

• Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Trail

Which mountain in New Hampshire is the highest peak in the Northeast?

• Mount Washington

• Mount Katahdin

• Mount Mansfield

• Mount Marcy

Which body of water forms part of the border of the Northeast region?

• Gulf of Mexico

• Lake Superior

• Lake Ontario

• Puget Sound

What is the most important waterway in the Northeast region?

• Mississippi River

• Hudson River

• Erie Canal

• Colorado River

Which waterfall is located on the border between the United States and Canada?

• Niagara Falls

• Yosemite Falls

• Angel Falls

• Iguazu Falls

What is the climate like in the Northeast region?

• Hot and humid year-round

• Mild and rainy year-round

• Four distinct seasons

• Dry and arid year-round

What is an important industry in the Northeast region?

• Oil drilling

• Fishing

• Cattle ranching

• Cotton farming