WV History Ch.5 and 6 Test

A _____ is a person who drills for oil in untapped areas.

A _____ is an area defined by common characteristics, such as soil, vegetation, climate, landforms, recreation, and economic opportunities.

An ______ area is sometimes defined as city-like.

A _____ is an elevated tract of more-or-less level land.

A _____ is some one who travels away from home to another place but does not plan to settle there permanently.

An ______ is an item that has been left behind by ancient people.

A _____ area is sometimes defined as country-like.

How many regions are in West Virginia?

• 5

• 3

• 4

• 6

Region west of the Allegheny Highlands

• Ohio River Valley

• Allegheny Plateau

• Potomac Section

• Allegheny lowland

Match the statement to the theme of geography. "West Virginia's population has declined as the number of jobs in the state has decreased."

• Human/Environmental Interaction

• Location

• Place

• Movement