USI.2d Geographic Features Quiz

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

• Mountain

• River

• Plateau

• Hill

What is a peninsula?

• A large body of water surrounded by land

• A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides

• A flat area of land

• A high, steep hill

Identify the geographic feature that is typically associated with patterns of trade.

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Plateaus

• Islands

Which geographic feature is most likely to influence the location of a city?

• Desert

• River

• Plateau

• Hill

Why might a plateau be important for agriculture?

• It provides a flat area for farming

• It is surrounded by water

• It is a high, steep hill

• It is a small, isolated landform

Which of the following is a land-related geographic feature?

• Gulf

• Bay

• Island

• Lake

How do mountains influence the westward movement in U.S. history?

• They provide easy routes for travel

• They act as barriers that settlers must navigate

• They are ideal locations for fishing

• They are flat areas suitable for farming

Which geographic feature is most likely to support a fishing industry?

• Plateau

• River

• Mountain

• Hill

What is the primary characteristic of a gulf?

• A large area of flat land

• A body of water partially enclosed by land

• A high, steep hill

• A piece of land surrounded by water

Explain how rivers have influenced the location of towns in U.S. history.

• Rivers provide a source of water and transportation routes

• Rivers are difficult to cross and hinder settlement

• Rivers are typically dry and unsuitable for settlement

• Rivers are only used for recreational purposes