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Unit 1 America the Beautiful (Maps & Geography of the U.S.)

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Maps have features that help us read and use them.

Which feature has the name or type of map? It usually includes any dates or time period of the map.

a)

key or legend

b)

compass rose

c)

title

d)

scale

2.

Maps have features that help us read and use them.

Which feature has a list of shapes and symbols used on a map with an explanation of each?

a)

title

b)

compass rose

c)

map scale

d)

may key or legend

3.

What map feature gives the ratio between distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground? (distance between places?

a)

map key or legend

b)

may title

c)

map scale

d)

compass rose

4.

Which map features shows the directions: North, South, East, West?

a)

map title

b)

map key or legend

c)

map scale

d)

compass rose

5.

The compass rose above shows which directions?

a)

cardinal directions

b)

intermediate directions

6.

The directions in green are called ___________ directions.

a)

cardinal directions

b)

intermediate directons

c)

compass legend directions

d)

these are not real directions

7.

Circle the continent North America

8.

Circle the continent South America

9.

Type the answer.

The name of continent 4 is (a)   .

10.

Type the answer.

The name of continent 5 is (a)   .

11.

Circle the continent Antarctica.

12.

Type answer. The continent number 6 is (a)   .

13.

Circle the continent Australia.

14.

Type answer. The name of ocean "C" is the (a)   ocean.

15.

Circle the Arctic ocean.

16.

Circle the Indian ocean.

17.

Circle the Southern ocean.

18.

Type answer. The name of ocean "D" is the (a)   ocean.

19.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana is (a)   of Austin, Texas.

20.

Denver, Colorado is (a)   of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

21.

The imaginary line that runs North and South at 0°0^{\degree}   is called the ___________.

a)

equator

b)

prime meridian

22.

The imaginary line that runs ______ and _____at 0°0^{\degree}   is called the equator.

a)

north and south

b)

west and east

23.

Which continent does the coordinates 40° N, 90° W40\degree\ N,\ 90\degree\ W  land on?

a)

Africa

b)

Europe

c)

North America

d)

South America

e)

Asia

24.

Which continent does the coordinates 30° S, 150° E30\degree\ S,\ 150\degree\ E  land on?

a)

Africa

b)

Europe

c)

Australia

d)

South America

e)

Asia

25.

Part of a country or area of land is a ___________.

a)

landform

b)

climate

c)

hilltop

d)

region

26.

These are the 5 regions of the United States.

Which states in the region shaded yellow are which region?

a)

northeast

b)

southeast

c)

southwest

d)

west

e)

midwest

27.

These are the 5 regions of the United States.

Which states in the region shaded purple are which region?

a)

northeast

b)

southeast

c)

southwest

d)

west

e)

midwest

28.

These are the 5 regions of the United States.

Which states in the region shaded blue are which region?

a)

northeast

b)

southeast

c)

southwest

d)

west

e)

midwest

29.

These are the 5 regions of the United States.

Which states in the region shaded red are which region?

a)

northeast

b)

southeast

c)

southwest

d)

west

e)

midwest

30.

These are the 5 regions of the United States.

Which region do we live in if we live in the state Louisiana (LA)?

a)

northeast

b)

southeast

c)

southwest

d)

west

e)

midwest

31.

What is geography?

a)

the study of living things

b)

the study of Earth's processes and changes

c)

the study of Earth's features

d)

the study of Earth's plants

32.

What is a large landmass called?

a)

state

b)

continent

c)

equator

d)

ocean

33.

You’re traveling on the highway with your family on vacation. Your parents ask you to figure out how many more miles there are until you arrive. Which part of the map would you use?

a)

map scale

b)

compass rose

c)

lines of latitude and longitude

d)

legend or key

34.

Is this is Physical or Political map?

a)

physical

b)

political

35.

Is this is Physical or Political map?

a)

physical

b)

political

36.

Is this is Physical or Political map?

a)

physical

b)

political

37.

. Physical and political maps both have titles and show major cities. What is the main difference between them?

a)

A political map shows the boundaries between political units while a physical map shows the features of an area.

b)

A political map shows the number of electoral votes while a physical map shows physical features.

c)

A physical map shows countries, states or territories while a political map does not.

d)

A political map is used by politicians while a physical map is used by physicians.

38.

The grid-like part of the map used to pinpoint locations is made up of ________.

a)

the legend

b)

lines of latitude and longitude

c)

the compass rose

d)

the map scale

39.

Another word for a NATURAL PROCESS is?

a)

Natural Resource

b)

Natural Landform

c)

Natural Disaster

d)

Natural River

40.

Select all that apply. A natural process found in the Southeast region.

a)

hurricane

b)

earthquake

c)

tornado

d)

flooding

e)

blizzard

41.

What two words describe the word "economy"?

a)

earth and land

b)

jobs and money

c)

bills and coin

d)

regions and oceanss

42.

Which physical characteristic helps the Southeasts economy to grow? (provides more jobs and money to Southeast region)

a)

tropical forests provide jobs for lumberjacks

b)

Snowy Mountains provide jobs to those who work in the ski resorts

c)

The gulf of mexico provides jobs to those working in the fishing industry

43.

What is precipitation?

a)

weather

b)

rain,snow, hail, sleet

c)

thunder

d)

resources found in nature

44.

Which sentence is describing CLIMATE?

a)

It is sunny outside today.

b)

Last week it rained three times.

c)

The Southeasts region has hot summers and mild winters

d)

The southwest region has some cold days.

45.

Which statement is true?

a)

CLIMATE is the weather TODAY.

b)

CLIMATE is the weather averaged together over a long period of time.

46.

Select all that apply: Southeast regions landforms.

a)

Appalachian mountains

b)

Mississippi River

c)

Coastal Plains

d)

Gulf of Mexico Coastline

e)

Grand Canyon

47.

Which of the following can NOT be found in the SOUTHWEST region?

a)

Gulf of Mexico

b)

The Grand Canyon

c)

The Appalachain Mountinas

d)

Deserts

48.

SOUTHWEST CLIMATE IS:

a)

cold and wet

b)

hot and humid

c)

rainy and windy

d)

hot and dry

49.

Which of the following DOES NOT influence the Southwests economy because it does not come from this region?

a)

oil

b)

cattle

c)

chilli pepper

d)

oats and grains

50.

Which two states are detached from the WEST region?

a)

Mexico and Alaska

b)

Hawaii and Mexico

c)

Hawaii and Alaska

d)

Rhode Island

51.

Select all that describe the West Regions climate.

a)

hot

b)

dry

c)

cold

d)

frigid

e)

rainy

52.

What ocean surrounds the Midwest region?

a)

Pacific ocean

b)

Atlantic Ocean

c)

Gulf of Mexico

d)

No ocean surrounds the Midwest

53.

describe the land in the MIDWEST region.

a)

Deserts and canyons

b)

Flat, grassy plains

c)

swamps and forests

d)

Mountains and plateaus

54.

The Mississippi River is the __________ River in the USA.

a)

Shortest

b)

Deepest

c)

Longest

d)

Saltiest

55.

What bodies of water does the Mississippi River connect?

a)

Atlantic to Pacific Ocean

b)

Gulf of Mexico to the pacific ocean

c)

Atlantic to the Great Lakes

d)

The Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico

56.

Describe the climate in the MIDWEST region. Select all that apply.

a)

Long harsh winters

b)

Many tornadoes

c)

Always sunny

d)

always hot

57.

What is something that is found in NATURE that people can use?

a)

Natural disaster

b)

Natural process

c)

Natural resource

d)

Landform

58.

Select all that apply. Which are considered to be a FEATURE that occurs naturally on Earths surface?

a)

River

b)

Mountain

c)

Boat

d)

Railroad

e)

Canyon

59.

Which industry helps the economy of the Northeast region the MOST?

a)

manufacturing industry

b)

mining industry

c)

clothing industry

d)

fishing industry

60.

Which natural process is common in the Northeast region?

a)

earthquakes and tornadoes

b)

blizzards and tornadoes

c)

snowstorms, hurricanes, flooding

d)

droughts, tornadoes, blizzards

61.

What is the main reason settlers would choose to live near rivers and coastlines?

a)

transportation purposes

b)

for the natural resources it provides

c)

for swimming and fun

62.

_____________ wore down mountains and carved deep grooves into the coastlines.

a)

mountains

b)

plateaus

c)

glaciers

d)

canyons