Geography Flashcards
The US bodies of water are
numerous and varied
What three things do the bodies of water (Atlantic ocean, Pacific ocean, Gulf of Mexico) support?
Interaction among regions
form borders
create links to other areas
Name two oceans that border north America
Atlantic and pacific ocean
Name seven major rivers in north America
Mississippi Missouri Ohio Columbia Colorado st Lawrence river
What is the overall name given to the following group of lakes Ontario Michigan huron Erie and superior
Great Lakes
What gulf borders north America to the south
Gulf of Mexico
What three major features of the US have provided access to other parts of the world
The Atlantic ocean Pacific ocean and Gulf Coasts
Which ocean was an early exploration route because people were trying to make it there
The pacific ocean
Which river was called the gateway to the west
Ohio river
The great lakes encouraged what type of settlement
Inland ports and cities
Which river was explored by Lewis and clark
Columbia river
Which river was explored by the Spanish
Colorado river
Which river forms the border with Mexico
Rio grande
Which specific major water feature provided the French and Spanish with exploration routes to Mexico and other parts of America
The Gulf of Mexico
What are Large land masses surrounded by water?
Continents
