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How many regions is the United States divided into?
5
Which U.S. region is New Jersey located in?
Northeast
Which physical feature is characteristic of the Midwest region?
The Great Lakes
The Rio Grande river, which borders Mexico, is a physical feature of which region?
Southwest
What is a landform?
Form or shape of part of Earth’s surface
Which landform are you most likely to find in a cold climate?
Glacier
What is the difference between an island and a peninsula?
An island is surrounded by water on all sides; a peninsula is mostly surrounded by water but connected to the mainland.
Which term describes a high area with steep sides and a very flat top?
Plateau
What is an ecosystem
All living things (plants and animals) interact and work together.
What causes different types of vegetation to grow in different regions
The difference in temperature and amount of rainfall
Which two climate regions are found in the United States?
Temperate and Desert
What is a good environmental practice that miners can take to help preserve the environment?
Plant trees and other vegetation
How does building a dam harm the environment?
It can block the natural flow of water.
What type of vegetation can be found in areas that get plenty of rain?
Forests and tall grasses
What landform is shown in the illustration?
a big storm with strong winds and a lot of rainfall
Hurricane
