Lesson 1: Physical Geography

What is the main mountain range in the eastern United States?

• Rocky Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

• Appalachian Mountains

• Cascade Range

Which area is described as flat and close to sea level on the eastern coast of the United States?

• Piedmont

• Appalachian Mountains

• Atlantic Coastal Plain

• Great Plains

What is the highest peak in the Appalachian Mountains?

• 5,000 feet

• 6,700 feet

• 8,000 feet

• 4,500 feet

Which of the following is the largest freshwater lake system in the world?

• Amazon River

• Great Lakes

• Lake Baikal

• Nile River

Where does the Mississippi River lie in relation to the Great Lakes?

• North

• East

• West

What is the highest mountain in North America?

• Mount Everest

• Mount Elbert

• Mount McKinley

• Mount Logan

Which region in the United States is known for its tropical savanna climate?

• Southern Florida

• Northeast

• Midwest

• Alaska

What type of climate does the Midwest generally have?

• Humid continental

• Tropical savanna

• Subarctic

• Humid subtropical

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Great Plains?

• Mostly dry

• Rich farmlands

• High mountains

• Vast areas of grasslands

What natural resources are commonly used in the United States?

• Coal, diamonds, and silk

• Paper, food, and gas

• Gold, silver, and bronze

• Water, air, and soil