US Geo

What does elevation mean?

• how much rain an area has

• how high or low above sea level a place is

• the latitude and longitude

• how many people live in an area

If you were planning a driving trip to California, what map would you need?

• road map

• elevation map

• precipitation map

• population map

Why can you grown more fruits and vegetables in Florida than in Michigan?

• Michigan has better soil

• Florida is in the southeast

• Florida has a longer growing season

Which is NOT a characteristic of a region?

• climate

• landforms

• natural resources

• the houses people live in

In the 1900's, African Americans left the south and MOVED to the north because of better jobs. This is an example of____________.

• diversification

• immigration

• migration

The 5 regions of the US are_____________________________.

• West, Coastal, Plains, Southeast

• Southeast, Southwest, West, Midwest, Northeast

• Southeast, Northwest, West, Southwest

What country borders the United States in the NORTH

• Mexico

• Alaska

• Canada

• Hawaii

What ocean borders the United States on the EAST?

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

What continent is the United States a part of?

• North America

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

What ocean borders in the United States on the WEST?

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico