Unit 2 Ch. 5 Quiz

Which of the following is a major mountain range in the United States?

• Andes

• Rocky Mountains

• Alps

• Himalayas

What is the largest river system in the United States?

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• Nile River

• Yangtze River

Which climate zone is most common in the southeastern United States?

• Desert

• Tropical

• Humid Subtropical

• Tundra

Which biome is characterized by vast grasslands and few trees in the central United States?

• Tundra

• Prairie

• Rainforest

• Desert

What is the most densely populated region in the United States?

• The Midwest

• The Great Plains

• The Northeast

• The Rocky Mountains

Which of the following is a major natural resource found in Texas?

• Gold

• Oil

• Diamonds

• Silver

Who were the first known inhabitants of Texas?

• Pilgrims

• First Texans (Native Americans)

• Spanish Conquistadors

• French Settlers

What is the nickname for the state of Texas?

• The Golden State

• The Lone Star State

• The Empire State

• The Sunshine State

What is clear cutting?

• Planting new trees

• Removing all trees from an area

• Building dams

• Irrigating crops

Acid rain is mainly caused by which of the following?

• Planting trees

• Burning fossil fuels

• Using solar panels

• Recycling