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Geography of the United States

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Lines of ________ are imaginary lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole.

a)

globe

b)

government

c)

landform

d)

longitude

2.

A sphere that is a model of Earth is called a _________.

a)

globe

b)

government

c)

landform

d)

vegetation

3.

Different plants make up an area's ___________.

a)

globe

b)

government

c)

landform

d)

vegetation

4.

The ________ makes the laws in a country, state, or community.

a)

globe

b)

government

c)

longitude

d)

vegetation

5.

A mountain is one type of _________.

a)

globe

b)

landform

c)

longitude

d)

vegetation

6.

Lines of ________ show how far north or south a place is.

a)

latitude

b)

longitude

7.

Lines of ________ show how far east or west a place is.

a)

latitude

b)

longitude

8.

NE, SE, NW, and SW are directions called ________.

a)

scale directions

b)

cardinal directions

c)

middle directions

d)

intermediate directions

9.

Which of these is a cardinal directions on a compass?

a)

down

b)

west

c)

pole

d)

northeast

10.

Almost three-fourths of Earth's surface is covered by ________.

a)

mountains

b)

plains

c)

forests

d)

water

11.

What is located at 0* (degrees) latitude?

a)

the equator

b)

the North Pole

c)

the prime meridian

d)

the South Pole

12.

The most important way that rivers and lakes helped the United States to become a wealthy country was by providing routes for ships and power for industry.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Weather that can be measured over a long period of time is called ______.

a)

climate

b)

geography

c)

longitude

d)

vegetation

14.

Which of the following affects where people choose to live?

a)

climate

b)

physical features

c)

vegetation

d)

all of these things