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WorksheetsPhysical Geography and the United States
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 18mins
how much rain was received last night
what the weather is like over a long period of time
Mountains are an example of a physical feature. What is the largest mountain range in the United States?
The Appalachian Mountains
The Sierra Nevadas
The Rocky Mountains
The Great Plains
Rivers are also a physical feature. What is the largest river in the United States?
The St. Lawrence River
The Mississippi River
The Raisin River
The Ohio River
What is the name of the river that borders the United States and Mexico?
The Rio Grande
The St. Lawrence River
The Detroit River
The Columbia River
Physical geographers study _______
Check all that apply.
climate
landforms
plants
bodies of water
This type of map shows us countries, cities, and states
Thematic
Physical
Flow
Political
This type of map shows us natural landforms like mountains and rivers
Physical
Political
Graphic
Thematic
Which mountains run through West Virginia?
Catskills
Green
White
Allegheny
Which of the following states is separated from the Continental U.S. by Canada?
Alabama
Utah
Hawaii
Alaska
Which ocean is located on the east coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
What is the capital city of the United States?
New York
Los Angeles
Washington, D.C.
Chicago
What is the name of the desert located in the southwestern United States?
Mojave Desert
Sahara Desert
Gobi Desert
Kalahari Desert
This state has volcanic topography and is dominated by volcanic islands.
New York
Alaska
Washington
Hawaii
Which Great Lake is the largest?
Lake Ontario
Lake Erie
Lake Huron
Lake Superior
