American Geography

“The US only has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters”. True or false?

The major resource in the US is _____. A. Zinc/ B. Copper/ C. Silver/ D. Iron

“All 50 states share boundaries.” True or false?

Which of the following lands was acquired by purchase? A. Florida B. Texas C. California D. Louisiana

Among ethnic groups, blacks and _________ have a lower economic and educational level than the rest of the population.

The Interior Plains are a vast, generally flat region in the central United States. They are divided into 2 major parts: ________&__________

There are still a number of active volcanoes in Hawaii. True or false?

Which area accounts for one-third of the US area? A.The Rocky Mountains/ B.The Mississippi/ C.The Cordillera/ D.The Cotton Belt

The Treaty marking the end of the war between the US and Britain happened in ________. A. 1783 / B. 1803/ C. 1819/ D. 1845

How did the US expand their territory?

Where does most of the US population live? A. Central cities/ B. Suburbs/ C. Countries/ D. Plains

What is the name of the longest river in the US?

Where does the US population rank in the world?

Which place contains huge quantities of easily accessible coal and iron? A. The Cotton Belt/ B.The Central Plains/ C.The Appalachian Mountains/ D. The Piedmont hills

Name 2 countries that share the land borders with the USA?

The highest point of the U.S is in.... A. Alaska B. Hawaii C. the west D. the east

What are the 6 main regions of the United States? (based on the information in the coursebook)?