Abilene is______of Fort Worth.

• northwest

• southwest

• west

• north

Which products are produced in the Midwest? 

• beef

• citrus

• coal

• corn

Which statement about climate is true?

• Continental climates are in the south. 

• South America has no dry climates. 

• There are polar climates in Africa. 

• Australia has mostly dry climates.

Which geographic factors influenced the success of the industries listed above?

• dry deserts and sandy beaches 

• tall mountains and fertile soil 

• natural harbors and rocky soil

• access to ports and waterways 

What is the location of Maine on the map? 

• B,18

• D, 22

• F, 13

• G, 18

The geographic factors listed in the table support the development of a strong ________________ economy in the Southern Colonies. 

• fishing

• logging

• farming

• mining

Part A

Based on the excerpt, what bodies of water did early colonists generaly settle?

• Oceans

• Ponds

• Rivers, lakes, or streams

• Bays

Part B

Which statement provides evidence for the answer to Part A?

• These places provided a source of clean water for drinking and growing crops.

• Materials from these plants and animals were also used to make clothes and build homes.

• There is more space for homes and businesses.

• People need food, clothing, and a place to live.

Which geographic factor is most responsible for a strong lumber industry in Maine and Pennsylvania?

• swampy marshes

• dense forests

• rolling hills

• rocky valleys

Where does most of the population of Texas live?

• on the border of Mexico

• in the eastern part of the state

• the population is evenly distributed

• along the Gulf Coast