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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the source of a river?
the place where a river empties into a body of water
a river or stream that flows into a larger river
the place where a river begins
a part of an ocean that extends into land
Which describes the location of the United States?
south of Mexico
north of Canada
east of the Gulf of Mexico
west of the Atlantic Ocean
Which mountain range lies east of the Interior Plains?
Appalachian Mountains
Sierra Nevada
Rocky Mountains
Coast Ranges
Which features best describe weather and climate?
rain, sleet, and snow
wind and precipitation
temperature, wind, and precipitation
temperature and wind
Which mountain has the highest mountain range in N.A.?
Rocky Mountains
Sierra Nevada
Coastal Ranges
Mount McKinley
Which statement is true?
Mountain areas have a colder climate than valley areas.
Valley areas have a colder climate than mountain areas.
Places closer to the equator are colder.
Places that are close to a lake are colder in the winter.
Which industry needs a lot of water to grow crops?
automobile
farming
textile (clothing)
food
Since the U.S. is north of the equator it is in which hemisphere?
eastern
northern
western
southern
What is the most common landform of the U.S.?
mountains
hills
valleys
plains
What is Illinois's location relative to the Mississippi River?
west
north
south
east
What is the reason that Alaska has a colder climate than Hawaii?
Alaska has a higher elevation.
Alaska does not border an ocean and Hawaii does.
Alaska has fewer mountains than Hawaii.
Alaska is farther away from the equator than Hawaii.
Which of the following resources is renewable?
coal
oil
copper
trees
Which statement is the best description of "environment"?
the surroundings in which people live
the surroundings in which plants and animals live
the surroundings in which people, plants, and animals live
the area surrounding a city
How can people help conserve a nonrenewable resources such as oil?
recycling paper
driving cars less often
planting new trees
drilling for more oil
How are the Coastal and Interior Plains alike?
They are both flat land.
They are both near an ocean.
They are both in the middle of the U.S.
They are both high land.
How are the Coastal and Interior Plains different?
One is flat and the other is rocky.
One is colder and the other is warmer.
One is located near an ocean and the other is in the middle of the U.S.
One is older than the other.
Why is conservation important?
Some natural resources once used can never be replaced
People would be able to irrigate their crops
Which word means "protecting and using natural resources wisely"?
elevation
renewable resources
conservation
nonrenewable resources
Which is not a way people use water?
drinking
building materials
washing
cooking
Which is NOT an example of fresh water?
groundwater
lakes
rivers
oceans
