US History I Regions, Continents and Oceans Review Quiz

Which of the following is a continent?

• Atlantic Ocean

• North America

• Gulf of Mexico

• Hudson Bay

Which ocean is located between Europe and North America?

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Southern Ocean

What is a characteristic of the Coastal Plain?

• Old, eroded mountains

• Broad lowlands with excellent harbors

• Flat lands with grasslands

• Rolling flatlands with many rivers

Which geographic region is known for its old, eroded mountains?

• Great Plains

• Interior Lowlands

• Appalachian Highlands

• Coastal Range

Which location is mostly NORTH of where the United States are found?

• Basin and Range

• Great Plains

• Rocky Mountains

• Canadian Shield

Where are the Rocky Mountains located?

• East of the Great Plains

• West of the Coastal Range

• East of the Basin and Range

• South of the Great Lakes

What is significant about the Continental Divide in the Rocky Mountains?

• It is the highest peak in North America

• It determines the directional flow of North American rivers

• It is the longest river in the United States

• It is a famous national park

Which mountain range includes the Sierra Nevada and the Cascades in the Pacific Northwest?

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Coastal Range

• Basin and Range

Which of these is a major river in the United States?

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Yangtze River

Which of the following is a key water-related geographic feature?

• Lakes

• Mountains

• Plains

• Islands