Let’s Dive In

Dr. Forrester introduces the geographical regions of the US, focusing on major bodies of water and mountain ranges. The video covers the Great Lakes, their connection to the Atlantic, and other notable lakes like the Great Salt Lake and Lake Mead. It also explores major rivers such as the Mississippi and Colorado, and highlights the Rocky and Appalachian Mountains, encouraging viewers to explore these natural features.

Which geographical regions are used to categorize the United States?

• West, Southwest, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast

• North, South, East, West

• Northwest, Southeast, Central, East, West

• East, West, Central, North, South

What is the largest of the Great Lakes?

• Lake Erie

• Lake Superior

• Lake Huron

• Lake Michigan

How were the Great Lakes connected to the Atlantic Ocean?

• Through the construction of the Panama Canal

• By building the Saint Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes Waterway

• By natural river connections

• Through the Erie Canal

What is the largest reservoir in the United States?

• Lake Mead

• Lake Powell

• Lake Tahoe

• Lake Michigan

Which river serves as a natural border between the United States and Mexico?

• Rio Grande River

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Missouri River

Where do the Rocky Mountains primarily lie?

• In the northern United States

• In the western United States

• In the eastern United States

• In the southern United States

Which mountain range stretches from the southeast to the northeast of the United States?

• Cascade Range

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Sierra Nevada