United States Regions

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Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 major regions of the United States? East, West, Southeast, Northeast

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East

Front

Which landform is found in the Midwest region? Options: canyons, plains, mountains, deserts

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plains

Front

Which of the following landforms is found in the Southwest region? Death Valley, Appalachian Mountains, Great Lakes, Grand Canyon

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Grand Canyon

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How are the regional boundaries different from state boundaries?

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They are not set by rules or laws.

Front

How are regional boundaries often determined? Options: number of states, historical events, major landforms, state laws

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major landforms

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How is climate different from weather?

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It is based on weather over a long period of time.

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What are the 2 major factors of weather and climate?

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temperature and precipitation

Front

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects climate?
distance from the equator,
population,
elevation,
distance from a large body of water

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population

Front

What type of climate describes an area that is usually very warm all year?

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tropical

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Which of the following describes the climate in much of the Southwest region? hot and dry, cold and snowy, cold and rainy, mild and wet all year

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hot and dry