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U.S. Geography
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1
Which U.S. president commissioned the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1803?
Lincoln
Washington
Madison
Jefferson
2
Which region extends along the western edge of the United States, from Alaska to California?
Basin and Range
Great Plains
Coastal Range
Coastal Plain
3
Which U.S. region is known for it's scenic beauty and includes a long mountain range along the eastern United States.
Coastal Plains
Great Plains
Appalachian Mountains
Interior Lowlands
4
Lewis and Clark's famous expedition explored which river while searching for a route to the Pacific Ocean?
Mississippi River
Rio Grande River
Columbia River
St. Lawrence River
5
On which continent is the United States located?
Europe
South America
Asia
North America
6
Which U.S. region is characterized by alternating valleys and mountain ranges, creating a "step-like" landscape?
Coastal Plain
Basin and Range
Coastal Range
Interior Lowlands
7
Which U.S. region is located between the Appalachian Mountains and the Rocky Mountains and is known for many rivers?
Interior Lowlands
Coastal Plains
Coastal Range
Appalachian Mountains
8
Which ocean is located between Africa and Asia?
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
9
This U.S. region is a narrow strip along the Pacific Coast and includes the Cascade Mountain Range.
Coastal Range
Rocky Mountains
Coastal Plain
Interior Lowlands
10
Which region features vast flat grasslands?
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Great Plains
Coastal Plains
11
Which continent is sometimes referred to as an "island continent"?
Europe
Africa
South America
Australia
12
What is the longest river in the United States?
Ohio
Colorado
Missouri
Mississippi
13
Which river was known as the gateway to the west?
Ohio
St. Lawerence
Columbia
Colorado
14
Which region includes great peaks and includes the Continental Divide?
Coastal Plain
Appalachian Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Interior Lowlands
15
Which U.S. region is characterized by flat broad lowlands and good harbors?
Coastal Plain
Great Plains
Appalachian Mountains
Rocky Mountains
16
Which river forms the southern boundary between the U.S. and Mexico?
Missouri
Mississippi
Colorado
Rio Grande
17
The Great Lakes consist of how many individual lakes?
3
5
6
4
18
Which ocean surrounds Antarctica?
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Southern Ocean
19
What is the world's largest ocean?
Atlantic
Pacific
Southern
Indian
20
Which ocean forms the eastern coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean