WorksheetsGeography of the United States Test Practice
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 16mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
the use of wealth and resources in a place
a)
aquifer
b)
mesa
c)
humidity
d)
economy
2.
an underground layer of porous rock that holds water
a)
aquifer
b)
mesa
c)
humidity
d)
economy
3.
the amount of water in the air
a)
aquifer
b)
mesa
c)
humidity
d)
economy
4.
similar to a hill, but the top is flat
a)
aquifer
b)
mesa
c)
humidity
d)
economy
5.
In which two regions of the United States would you find the Appalachian Mountains?
a)
West and Southwest
b)
Southeast and Southwest
c)
Northeast and Midwest
d)
Northeast and Southeast
6.
Which region of the U.S.A. is completely bordered by Mexico to the South?
a)
West
b)
Southwest
c)
Southeast
d)
Northeast
7.
What is NOT an example of a natural boundary between states?
a)
roads
b)
lakes
c)
rivers
d)
mountains
8.
During which stage of the water cycle does water vapor cool and form small drops that gather together to form clouds?
a)
evaporation
b)
condensation
c)
precipitation
d)
freezing
9.
How can elevation affect the climate of a place?
a)
brings air of varying temperature and humidity from one place to another
b)
places at high elevations are warmer
c)
places at high elevations are colder
d)
land at high elevations warms and cools more slowly
10.
What is the best way to describe the climate of the Southeast region of the United States?
a)
dry, very cold winters
b)
very cold winters and hot summers
c)
dry climates
d)
humid, mild or warm winters, hot summers
11.
What are some natural resources common to the Southwest Region of the United States?
a)
cotton, oil, copper
b)
forests, fish, coal
c)
coal, lumber, citrus
d)
fish, gold, peanuts
12.
Tools, machines, and buildings are examples of what kind of resource?
a)
natural
b)
human
c)
capital
d)
renewable
13.
Based on the way natural resources shape the industries of a region, where would you most likely find a steel factory?
a)
in a region with a long growing season
b)
in a region with large deposits of iron ore
c)
in a region with copper nearby
d)
in a region with very cold winters
14.
What is an example of the environment affecting where people live?
a)
miners live near the coal mines
b)
people who live near an ocean surf
c)
less heat is used to warm homes in Wisconsin
d)
people who live inland need seafood shipped to them
15.
Why do some people who live in climates with a lot of rain or snow build houses with steep, sloped roofs?
a)
to withstand strong winds and heavy rainfall
b)
to keep them from flooding when water levels rise
c)
to get around without going outside during the cold, snowy winter
d)
to keep rain and snow from collecting on top
16.
How does a scrubber help reduce the amount of pollution released by factories?
a)
removes waster water and treats it with chemicals before it flows into river and other bodies of water
b)
carries water so it will not be lost in evaporation
c)
water or chemicals reduce the amount of harmful particles being released in the air
d)
allows people to use other renewable sources of energy
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