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UNIT TEST REVIEW : U.S. GEOGRAPHY GRADE 5

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which location on the map includes physical characteristics such as deserts, cacti, droughts, the Rio Grande, and the Grand Canyon?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

2.

What ocean is located on the eastern coast of the United States?

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Gulf of Mexico

c)

Pacific Ocean

d)

Rio Grande

3.

A small town in Texas is always dealing with flooding from a river that is nearby. Which of the following BEST replaces the question mark in the above diagram?

a)

Build wind turbines

b)

Clear land of timber

c)

Reuse rainwater

d)

Build a dam

4.

Which mountain chain made it hard for colonists to move west?

a)

Rocky Mountains

b)

Appalachian Mountains

c)

Sierra Mountains

d)

Canadian Mountains

5.

This question has two parts. This excerpt describes a region in the U.S. A region is an area of land that has common features. This region of the United States consists of 14 states and spans from the Atlantic coast to the Gulf of Mexico. The region is mostly sunny and warm, due to its closeness to the equator. The area has extreme weather conditions, like hurricanes, because many of its states are near the Atlantic Ocean. This area is a mix of cultures and has activities for everyone. From beaches to music, a trip to one of these states is the perfect idea for those looking for a new travel destination. Part A 5. What claim is supported by the excerpt?

a)

The West is also known as hurricane alley.

b)

The Northeast has the same features as the other regions.

c)

The Southwest is typically cold and rainy.

d)

The Southeast is located near major bodies of water.

6.

This question has two parts. This excerpt describes a region in the U.S. A region is an area of land that has common features. This region of the United States consists of 14 states and spans from the Atlantic coast to the Gulf of Mexico. The region is mostly sunny and warm, due to its closeness to the equator. The area has extreme weather conditions, like hurricanes, because many of its states are near the Atlantic Ocean. This area is a mix of cultures and has activities for everyone. From beaches to music, a trip to one of these states is the perfect idea for those looking for a new travel destination. Which evidence supports the answer to Part A?

a)

A. “A region is an area of land that has common features.”

b)

B. “...consists of 14 states and spans from the Atlantic coast to the Gulf of Mexico.”

c)

C. “...the area has extreme weather conditions...”

d)

D. “This area is a mix of cultures and has activities for everyone.”

7.

Located outside of cities Homes are built within a planned community People often have to drive for work

a)

Rural Areas

b)

Regional Areas

c)

Population Areas

d)

Suburban Areas

8.
Question Image

Determine whether the description is an adaptation or a modification. Write the letters in the correct boxes.

a)

Adaptation

1.

Collecting rainwater to water crops

b)

Modification

2.

Building wind turbines for energy

c)

Adaptation

3.

Driving eco-friendly cars to limit pollution

d)

Adaptation

4.

Recycling to reduce waste

e)

Modification

5.

Clearing lands of timber for farming

9.

The image above shows a -

a)

suburban area

b)

populated area

c)

rural area

d)

urban area

10.

Fishing industries in states like Massachusetts and Rhode Island developed because of their -

a)

closeness to the Atlantic Ocean

b)

large scale fish farms

c)

booming tourism industry

d)

ports in the Gulf of Mexico

11.

The locations on the map identify the five -

a)

major U.S. cities

b)

major U.S. lakes

c)

oldest U.S. military bases

d)

oldest U.S. oil centers

12.

Why are cattle ranching and dairy farming major industries in the Midwest?

a)

The mountains and basins provide fertile land for cattle to graze on.

b)

Access to natural harbors allows cattle to be moved across the U.S.

c)

The Great Plains has plenty of prairie grasses for cattle to eat.

d)

Cattle stay cool in the summer because of beaches and swamps in the area.

13.

One reason people adapt to their environment is to survive, and one reason people modify the environment is to meet their needs. Which of the following best explains this?

a)

People adapt to survive and modify the environment to meet their needs.

b)

People adapt to change the environment and modify it to avoid survival.

c)

People adapt to ignore the environment and modify it for fun.

d)

People adapt to harm the environment and modify it to create problems.

14.

Which of the following describes an urban area?

a)

Public transportation, open spaces, community-planned housing

b)

Open spaces, fast-paced and loud, outside of city

c)

Lots of people, apartment buildings, community-planned housing

d)

Apartment buildings, public transportation, lots of people

15.

The bulleted list above identifies industries that are primarily located in the -

a)

West

b)

Northeast

c)

Midwest

d)

Southeast