WorksheetsLand and Regions in the US
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following are examples of landforms?
hills, cliffs, and lakes
cliffs, sand, and rivers
mountains, mesas, and hills
clay, sand, and water
Mountains can have...
steep sides
rocky cliffs
towering peaks
all of these
How is a mesa like a hill?
It has prairie dogs living in it
It has a flat top
It is not as high as a mountain
It means "table" in Spanish
Which of th following is a deep, narrow valley with steep, rocky sides?
plateau
canyon
mesa
ravine
What is the land beside a river called when the river overflows?
flood plain
lake
ocean
puddle
How many regions are there in the United States?
7
4
5
6
Which of the following is NOT a region in the US?
Southeast
Midwest
Northwest
Southwest
Which region is characterized by rocky soil, forests and hills along the coast, and the Appalachian Mountains?
West
Northeast
Southwest
Midwest
Which region has the lower portion of the Appalachian Mountains, a low coastal plain along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, and the lower portion of the Mississippi River?
Midwest
West
Northeast
Southeast
In which region would you find broad grassy plains and major rivers like the Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio?
Southwest
Midwest
West
Northwest
Which region has deserts, dry plains and the Grand Canyon?
Southeast
Southwest
Northeast
Midwest
Which region is the most varied, with rich soil, long coasts, and both the highest and lowest points in the country?
West
Midwest
Southeast
Northeast
Which of the following is NOT one of the largest cities in the United States?
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
New Orleans, LA
What is population?
the number of popular people in an area
the number of people who live in an area
the number of popcorn farmers in an area
the number of people who move away from an area
Which region has the smallest population?
Southwest
West
Northeast
Midwest
When a state's boundary appears as a wiggly line, what is usually the reason?
An earthquake broke the land apart
The person who drew the map had a shaky hand
It follows along a natural river
It looks better that way
How many states are there in the United States?
26
50
52
48
Which of the following are NOT part of the United States?
Alaska and Hawaii
New Mexico and Mexico
Washington DC and New Mexico
Mexico and Canada
What are Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Michigan and Lake Ontario known as?
The Super Lakes
The Ocean Lakes
The Great Lakes
The Good Lakes
Which region is made up of only 4 states?
Northeast
Southeast
West
Southwest
