Regions of the United States

Which of the following is NOT a way in which a region can be defined?

• Language

• Government

• Religion

• Population density

Which of the following states is NOT included in the Northeast region?

• Maine

• Massachusetts

• Rhode Island

• Ohio

Which climate is characteristic of the Southeast region?

• Humid continental

• Desert

• Humid subtropical

• Mediterranean

Which major geographical feature is NOT found in the Midwest region?

• Great Lakes

• Great Plains

• Mississippi River

• Appalachian Mountains

Which of the following states is NOT included in the Southwest region?

• Texas

• Oklahoma

• New Mexico

• Colorado

Which climate is characteristic of the Southwest region?

• Humid continental

• Desert

• Humid subtropical

• Mediterranean

Which major geographical feature is NOT found in the West region?

• Rocky Mountains

• Sierra Nevada Mountains

• Mohave Desert

• Appalachian Mountains

Geographers who study regions may find similarities or differences in which of the following?

• Physical features

• Cultural practices

• Both physical features and cultural practices

• Neither physical features nor cultural practices

Which region is known for its humid continental climate with cool summers and snowy winters?

• Northeast

• Southeast

• Midwest

• Southwest

Which region is known for its humid subtropical climate with hot summers and the possibility of hurricanes?

• Northeast

• Southeast

• Midwest

• Southwest