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5 Regions of the USA

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which region is along the Gulf Coast and is known for hot, humid summers and frequent hurricanes?

a)

Northeast

b)

Southeast

c)

Midwest

d)

Southwest

2.

Which region was one of the first settled by Europeans and is known as "the birthplace of the USA"?

a)

Northeast

b)

Southeast

c)

Southwest

d)

West

3.

In which region would you find lots of desert areas and lots of cultural connections to Hispanic and Native American heritage?

a)

Northeast

b)

Southeast

c)

Midwest

d)

Southwest

4.

In which region do you find the Great Plains, the largest rivers in the USA, and is known as "America's bread basket" because of so much agriculture?

a)

Northeast

b)

Southeast

c)

Midwest

d)

Southwest

5.

Which region is known for the Rocky Mountains, and the mining and tech industries?

a)

Southeast

b)

Midwest

c)

Southwest

d)

West

6.

What is the definition of a U.S. region?

a)

a group of states with similar characteristics or features

b)

a territory with its own government and border within a larger country

c)

a nation with its own government and borders

d)

None of the answers

7.

A natural feature of the Earth's surface. These might be mountains, valleys, plains, etc.

a)

landform

b)

climate

c)

industry

d)

geopolitics

8.

The production of finished goods from raw materials; a business that specializes in making the finished goods.

a)

industry

b)

climate

c)

work

d)

landform

9.

The typical or usual weather in a certain area.

a)

climate

b)

precipitation

c)

culture

d)

region

10.

A region with specific characteristics is often referred to as a

a)

belt

b)

tie

c)

zone

d)

plateau

11.

How many states are there in the USA?

a)

13

b)

34

c)

45

d)

50

12.

Which region is in RED?

a)

West

b)

Southwest

c)

Northeast

d)

Midwest

13.

Which region is in GREEN?

a)

West

b)

Northeast

c)

Midwest

d)

Southeast

14.

Which region is in YELLOW?

a)

West

b)

Northeast

c)

Midwest

d)

Southwest

15.

Which region is in ORANGE?

a)

West

b)

Southwest

c)

Midwest

d)

Southeast

16.

Which region is in BLUE?

a)

Midwest

b)

Southwest

c)

Southeast

d)

Northeast