The United States: Location and Lands

What is relative location? (Page 4)

• A location described using latitude and longitude.

• A location described in relation to landmarks or other places.

• The exact coordinates of a place.

• The elevation of a place.

What are the two hemispheres in which the United States is located? (Page 6)

• Eastern and Western

• Northern and Southern

• Northern and Western

• Eastern and Southern

Which of the following is NOT a part of North America? (Page 6)

• Greenland

• Bahamas

• Alaska

• Hawaii

Which river forms part of the boundary between the U.S. and Mexico? (Page 7)

• St. Lawrence River

• Rio Grande

• Missouri River

• Mississippi River

What is the capital of Florida? (Page 8)

• Miami

• Tallahassee

• Orlando

• Jacksonville

What is a landform? (Page 12)

• A natural feature on Earth's surface.

• A human-made structure.

• A body of water.

• A type of climate.

Which river is the longest in the United States?

• Colorado River

• Mississippi River

• Hudson River

• Missouri River

What type of climate does most of the United States have?

• Tropical

• Subarctic

• Temperate

• Desert

Which mountain range stretches from Alaska to Mexico?

• Sierra Nevada

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Cascades

Which state has a tropical climate?

• Colorado

• Alaska

• Hawaii

• California