SS Ch1L4 pg43 Patterns of Land Use

What factors influence land use?

• A) Climate and landforms

• B) Population

• C) Technology

• D) Politics

In the United States, about half of the land is used as what?

• Forest

• Farmland

• Desert

• City

Most farming in the United States takes place on the Coastal Plain, on the Interior Plains, and in the large valleys in the ______ part of the country.

• Northern

• Southern

• Eastern

• Western

What is the primary use of land in more arid regions of the United States?

• Farming

• Mining

• Grazing cattle, sheep, and horses

• Building cities.

Forests cover about one-third of the land in the United States. Where are the largest forests found?

• Deserts

• Mountain regions

• Western cities

• Great Plains

Cities occupy large areas of land in the United States. What is most of this land used for?

• Farming

• Housing, transportation, and businesses

• Mining

• Forests

In cities, most people work in service industries such as ______.

• Fishing

• Banking, education, or health care

• Mining

• Farming

Which area is known for its fishing industry? (map)

• Midwest

• Pacific Coast

• Southwest

• Mountain Regions

What is the primary land use in the southeastern United States?

• Grazing

• Farming

• Little Land Use

• Manufacturing

Fill in the blank: The Great Plains are primarily used for _______.

• Manufacturing

• Grazing

• Fishing

• Forest