4th Grade Social Studies: Chapter 5, Lessons 1, 2, 5

What is a body of water that separates a mainland from an island?

• Peninsula
• Glacier
• Sound
• Lighthouse

What is a huge sheet of ice?

• Peninsula
• Glacier
• Sound
• Lighthouse

How many of the 11 states in the Northeast Region are among the smallest states in the county?

• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Which two states in the Northeast region are not bordered by the Atlantic Ocean?

• Maine, New York
• Pennsylvania, Vermont
• Massachusetts, New Jersey
• Connecticut, Rhode Island

What is the easternmost point in the nation located in Maine?

• Cape Cod
• Quoddy Head State Park
• Niagara River
• Appalachian Mountains

Why does the beacon light on the lighthouse shine at night?

• It guides ships at sea during the night.
• It attracts tourists.
• It signals the end of the day.
• It scares away birds.

The Appalachian Mountains begin in _________ and run through ____________.

• Alabama, Canada
• Canada, Alabama
• Pennsylvania, Alabama
• Vermont, Tennessee

The Appalachian Mountains stretch more than __________ miles.

• 500
• 1,000
• 2,000
• 3,000

The smaller mountain ranges in the Northeast that make up part of the Appalachian Mountains are White Mountains, Green Mountains, Catskill Mountains, and Allegheny Mountains.

• True
• False

What is overfishing?

• Fishing during the night
• Catching fish faster than natural resources can replace them
• Fishing with advanced technology
• Fishing in restricted areas only