Geography and Symbols of the United States of America

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Which industry is important in the Midwest region?

• technology

• agriculture

• government

• tourism

Why are the Great Lakes important?

• They are tourist destinations for people who like to ski.

• They make the soil rich for growing corn and soybeans.

• They were formed by volcanoes thousands of years ago.

• They are used to ship midwestern goods around the world.

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Where is this physical feature located?

• New England region

• Mid-Atlantic region

• Southern region

• Midwest region

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Which phrases describe the climate of the New England region?

Select the two correct answers.

• warm fall

• cool spring

• rainy winter

• snowy winter

• humid summer

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Which of these states are in the Southern region?

Select the two correct answers.

• Alabama

• Colorado

• Louisiana

• Oklahoma

• Pennslyvannia

Which statement correctly compares the climates of the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions?

• The summers are hotter in the Mid-Atlantic.

• The winters are longer in the Mid-Atlantic.

• The summers are hotter in New England.

• There is more snow in the Mid-Atlantic.

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Which city is closest to the Gateway Arch?

• Chicago

• St. Louis

• Des Moines

• Jefferson City

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Which benefit does the Mississippi River provide?

• It allows people to more easily transport goods.

• It supplies water from the Pacific Ocean to farms.

• It protects the Mississippi Delta from flooding.

• It allows companies to transport goods from the East to West.

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Which phrase best describes the Pledge of Allegiance?

• It is found on the Great Seal of the United States.

• It means out of many, one.

• We say it to show our loyalty to the United States.

• It is the official motto of the United States.

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Which phrase best describes The Star-Spangled Banner?

•  It is the official motto of the United States.

• It is our country's national anthem.

• It is found on printed money.

• In Latin in means E pluribus unum.