5 Regions of the USA

Which region is along the Gulf Coast and is known for hot, humid summers and frequent hurricanes?

• Northeast

• Southeast

• Midwest

• Southwest

Which region was one of the first settled by Europeans and is known as "the birthplace of the USA"?

• Northeast

• Southeast

• Southwest

• West

In which region would you find lots of desert areas and lots of cultural connections to Hispanic and Native American heritage?

• Northeast

• Southeast

• Midwest

• Southwest

In which region do you find the Great Plains, the largest rivers in the USA, and is known as "America's bread basket" because of so much agriculture?

• Northeast

• Southeast

• Midwest

• Southwest

Which region is known for the Rocky Mountains, and the mining and tech industries?

• Southeast

• Midwest

• Southwest

• West

What is the definition of a U.S. region?

• a group of states with similar characteristics or features

• a territory with its own government and border within a larger country

• a nation with its own government and borders

• None of the answers

A natural feature of the Earth's surface. These might be mountains, valleys, plains, etc.

• landform

• climate

• industry

• geopolitics

The production of finished goods from raw materials; a business that specializes in making the finished goods.

• industry

• climate

• work

• landform

The typical or usual weather in a certain area.

• climate

• precipitation

• culture

• region

A region with specific characteristics is often referred to as a

• belt

• tie

• zone

• plateau