WorksheetsExploring Regions of the US
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 17mins
A low flat land that is near the ocean
coastal plain
region
basin
plateau
An area that shares similar features
coastal plain
region
plateau
inland
a bowl-shaped landform that is lower than the area around it
inland
coastal plain
region
basin
A high, flat landform that rises steeply from the land around it
coastal plain
inland
plateau
region
When land is not near the ocean
region
inland
coastal plain
basin
On a map, what does a scale show?
the distance between places
what the symbols of the map mean
how much rain the area has received
where lines of latitude and longitude cross
What do you look at to understand what the symbols on a map stand for?
a compass rose
a map scale
a map key
a global grid
Mapmakers often use the color blue on maps to stand for
mountains
the Eastern Hemisphere
the North Pole
oceans
Lines of latitude and longitude are imaginary lines used to show the
locations of places on earth
number of miles between two places
intermediate directions on a map
elevation of places above sea level
Which kind of special-purpose map would help you plan a driving trip to the Grand Canyon?
a physical map
a road map
a rainfall map
a historical map
To create a map of the physical features in your region, you will need to
gather sources from books
label the landforms on the map
create a compass rose
all of the above
Which is the best title for this map?
The United States and Its Neighbors
Regions of the United States
U.S. States and Capitals
Latitude and Longitude of the United States
In which direction would a traveler from the Southeast go to visit the West?
northwest
northeast
southwest
southwest
Which region has an inland location?
west
midwest
northeast
southeast
Through which two regions does the Mississippi River flow?
midwest
northeast
west
southeast
Which two regions border the Gulf of Mexico?
midwest
northeast
southwest
southeast
In which region is a town at 45° north and 115° west?
midwest
northeast
west
southeast
