US History Grade 5 Unit 1 Test

Match the Vocabulary word to its definition

• Coastal areas; Florida and Georgia

• Northwest

• Home to national parks like Yellowstone

• Midwest

• Fertile soil, farmlands; Iowa and Kansas

• Southwest

• Early Colonial days of the United States

• West

• Desert, canyons, and mesas

• Southeast

Which region is known for its diverse landforms like deserts, canyons and mesas?

• Midwest

• West

• Southeast

• Southwest

Which region of the Untied States is characterized by its beautiful coastal beaches and warm climates?

• Midwest

• Northwest

• West

• Southeast

The region known for its cold winters, often with heavy snowfall, is the:

• West region.

• Southeast region.

• Midwest region.

• Northeast region.

Match the vocabulary word to its definition

• Industries that contribute to an economy

• Population

• Valuable materials from nature to use

• Economic Industries

• Average weather for long period of time

• Natural Resources

• Mountain-valley-plain, on Earth surface

• Landforms

• Total number of people in certain areas

• Climate

The Midwest region is often referred to as the 'Corn Belt' due to its abundant:

• Minerals

• Forests

• Water Resources

• Farmland

Which region is the most populous and contains major cities like New York City and Boston?

• West

• Midwest

• Southwest

• Northwest

Which region is known for its strong presences in the technology and entertainment industries?

• Midwest

• West

• Southeast

• Northeast

Describe two distinctive landforms found in the Southwest region of the United States.

Explain how the climate of the West region of the United States is different from the climate in other regions.