AnswersELPGE Q1 MJ Civics 2106010 HCPS v24Physical Geography of the United States

Physical Geography of the United States Answers

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Which ecosystem is found in the Midwest?

A
prairie
B
mountain
C
coral reef
D
tropical forest
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What characteristics of the Mississippi River make it important to national trade? Select three options.

A
It is used for business and tourism.
B
It supplies water to nearby communities.
C
It is a migration route for many forms of wildlife.
D
It serves as a sewage system for nearby communities.
E
It flows through the United States to the Gulf of Mexico.
3

Study the map of US climate regions.

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A
Northeast
B
Southwest
C
Southeast
D
Pacific Northwest
4

In which region are the Rocky Mountains located?

A
East
B
Northwest
C
Southeast
D
West
5

Study the map of major bodies of water in the United States.

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A
The Southeast gets fresh water mainly from the Mississippi River.
B
The Pacific Northwest is far from any access to a fresh water supply.
C
The North has a large supply of fresh water, due to access to the Great Lakes.
D
The Northeast does not have access to much fresh water, due to the lack of a major river system.
6

Which is a common climate characteristic of the Northeast?

A
extreme humidity
B
ongoing tornadoes
C
frequent winter storms
D
extraordinary precipitation
7

How are the Midwest and the Northeast regions similar?

A
Both experience cold winters.
B
Both experience long summers.
C
Both are affected by severe lack of precipitation.
D
Both have weather influenced by mountain ranges.
8

Study the major rivers on the map of the United States.

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A
Colorado River
B
Columbia River
C
Missouri River
D
Ohio River
9

Which river is the longest in North America?

A
Colorado River
B
Columbia River
C
Mississippi River
D
Missouri River
10

Which landforms are part of the Southwest region of North America such as in California, Arizona, Texas, and parts of Mexico? Select four options.

A
Great Basin
B
Great Plains
C
Sonoran Desert
D
Mojave Desert
E
Rocky Mountains

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