Regions of the United States

How many states are there in the United States of America?

• 48

• 50

• 52

• 45

Name the three major bodies of water that border the United States.

• Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Gulf of Mexico

• Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico

The U.S. has over ________ people living in the country.

• 327,000,000

• 250,000,000

• 400,000,000

• 150,000,000

The United States is ranked #3 in land area. Which country is ranked #1?

• A) China

• B) India

• C) Russia

• D) United States

What is the capital of the United States?

• Washington, D.C.

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

How many regions are there in the United States?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

A region is a place that has ________ characteristics that make it different or unique from surrounding areas.

• similar

• random

• opposite

• identical

What helps us name the regions?

• Map key

• Compass rose

• Scale

• Legend

Match the region names to the correct number on the map:

• Northeast

• Southwest

• Southwest

• Southeast

• Southeast

• Northeast

• Midwest

• West

• West

• Midwest

Refer to the map titled 'United States Regions.' Which number on the map represents the West Region?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4