Review - Unit 1 Geography

Flat lands that gradually increase in elevation to the west

Gateway to the west

Served as a highway for explorers, early settlers and later immigrants

Zero degree line of longitude

Used by Spanish and French explorers as a water route to Mexico and other parts of America

The landform show has significant elevation and steep sides.

Used to transport farm and industrial products; a link to ports; most famous river in America

Explored by Louis and Clark

Carved the Grand Canyon millionsof years ago; was explored and mapped by Spanish

Imaginary lines on a map that run east to west and measure north and south of the Equator

Which region includes the Golden Gate Bridge?

Longest river in North America, used to transport farm and industrial products

A large body of water surrounded by land

Imaginary lines on a map running north to south and measure east and west of the Prime Meridian

Inland port cities grew here

A river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake

Rugged mountains from Alaska almost to Mexico with very high elevations

A large natural stream of water emptying into an ocean, lake, or other body of water

Rugged mountains with fertile valleys along the Pacific Coast from California to Canada

Broad lowlands and many excellent harbors

Forms a natural border between theUnited States and Mexico

A large area of a sea or ocean partially enclosed (hugged) by land

Large body of salt water that covers three fourths of the Earth's surface

Connects the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean; creates border between U.S. and Canada

Varied elevations with isolated mountain ranges contains Death Valley

Largest of landmasses shown in the magnifying glass

Horseshoe shaped; hills worn by erosion; hundreds of lakes carved by glaciers

Continental Divide determines the directional flow of rivers and is in which region?

Which two regions are shown in the image?

Land surrounded by water on three sides

Rolling flatlands; many rivers, broad river valleys, and grassy hills

Zero degree line of latitude

Elevated, flat area of land

An early exploration destination (route), largest ocean