Political and Economic Regions of the US Week 5 Assessment

Which region of the United States is the leading dairy producer?

• Southeast

• Southwest

• Southwest

• Northeast

What natural resources is the Northwest and West known for?

• Citrus

• Lumber

• Dairy

• Iron

Which region has the highest wheat production?

• Northwest Region

• Southeast Region

• Midwest Region

• West Region

Why is California sometimes called the Silicon Valley?

• They use lots of plastic wrapping

• There are lots of plastic surgeries

• There are many plastic water bottles

• There are many electronics and computer companies that make microchips.

Which set of colonies is the best for growing produce?

• New England Colonies

• Southern Colonies

• England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

What was a way that people adapted to their environment over time because of the harsh environments?

• Air Conditioning

• Cars

• Airplane

• Trains

What usually happens at Trading Sites?

• They exchanged candy and cards.

• They exchanged watches, jewelry and information.

• They exchanged food, goods, and information.

• They exchanged kids for work.

Why were rivers and trails so important for trade routes?

• They could go swimming.

• They got to take a long walk.

• They were a highway for quick trades.

• To go sightseeing for animals

What are some examples of natural resources in the United States?

Why is the Midwest called the “breadbasket of the world”?