US Geography Flashcards
The United States is North of Mexico. This is an example of:
Relative Location
The United States is South of ________.
Canada
The United States is in the _____________ and ________ hemispheres.
Northern and Western
The United States is on the continent of _________.
North America
Lines of latitude and longitude tell us ___________.
Absolute location
Mountains, deserts, basins, and plains are examples of ___________________.
Physical Characteristics
Which of these is NOT and example of human characteristics: hotels, campgrounds, mountains, or train depots
mountains
Why would a city develop near a plain?
For farming in the fertile soil
Which type of map shows higher and lower areas of land?
Elevation map
What are two reasons cities have developed near major rivers?
Transportation, manufacturing, generate electricity, food (fishing and irrigating farm land)
What are two characteristics of this region:
The West
Timber is very important
Rocky Mountains
What are two characteristics of this region:
The Southwest
Land, oil, and cattle brought people here
Deserts and Canyons
What are two characteristics of this region:
The Midwest
Farm Belt
Lots of manufacturing (cars)
What are two characteristics of this region:
The Northeast
The Erie Canal
Fishing is important to the economy
What are two characteristics of this region:
The Southeast
Many wetlands
Tourism is important part of the economy
