Journey across the USA Flashcards

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1
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How many states are there in the USA?

A

50

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2
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Which two states are separated from mainland USA

A

Alaska and Hawaii

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3
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What is the capital of the USA

A

Washington DC

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4
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True or False? Does each state have its own capital?

A

True

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5
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Why does the USA have such a varied climate?

A

Because it’s so BIG.

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6
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Describe the climate of Arizona

A

It’s hot and dry

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7
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Which type of rock is the Grand Canyon made of

A

Sedimentary

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8
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Which river flows through the Grand Canyon

A

Colorado River

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9
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Explain the formation of the Grand Canyon

A

Erosion

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10
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True or False? The grand Canyon gets deeper and wider every year

A

True

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11
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Name two POSITIVES of the Grand Canyon Sky walk

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It has good views of the canyon and eagle rock thing
It created lots of job opportunities for people

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13
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Which state is Las Vegas located in

A

Nevada

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14
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Where does Las Vegas get it’s water from

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Lake Mead

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15
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What is meant by the term water scarcity

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lack of water

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16
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What state is Detroit located in

A

Michigan

17
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Why was Detroit an ideal location for the motor industry

A

because it was surrounded by iron ore and coal

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