Unit 2 Geography

Question 1

This region of the United States is known for its rain and heavy forests, with a tech, information, and services economy

Accepted Answer

Pacific Northwest

Question 2

This is the standard family unit in America

Accepted Answer

Nuclear Family

Question 3

The majority of Americans are

Accepted Answer

Christian

Question 4

This region of the United States is the fastest growing region, known for warm temperatures

Accepted Answer

Sun Belt

Question 5

This region of the United States is characterized by its high levels of Agriculture, and supplies most of Americas food

Accepted Answer

Midwest

Question 6

On average, what is the coldest state in America?

Accepted Answer

Alaska

Question 7

What River system spans across 10 states and is a backbone of the economy, travel, and agriculture

Accepted Answer

Mississippi River

Question 8

In 1607, English settlers began to colonize America, starting with the small colony of.........

Accepted Answer

Jamestown

Question 9

This climate is defined by high temperatures, minimal vegetation, and minimal precipitation

Accepted Answer

Desert

Question 10

This climate is defined by low vegeation, low precipitation, and extremes in hot/cold temperatures

Accepted Answer

Prarie

Question 11

This climate region is defined by moderate rainfall, occasional drought and four distinct seasons

Accepted Answer

Temperate

Question 12

This climate is defined by hot summers, mild winters, high humidity, and heavy rainfall

Accepted Answer

Subtropical

Question 13

________ and ________ decimated the Native populations in America

Accepted Answer

War and Disease

Question 14

This moment in history brought millions of people to state of California, starting in 1849

Accepted Answer

Gold Rush

Question 15

The gradual increase or decrese in global temperature

Accepted Answer

Climate Change

Question 16

This region of the United States was known for its success in manufacturing and industry, which has since declined

Accepted Answer

Rust Belt

Question 17

This is the economic system in America

Accepted Answer

Mixed

Question 18

A group of people going to an area and placing that area under their control is....

Accepted Answer

Colonization

Question 19

In 1803, the ____________ nearly doubled the size of the young United States

Accepted Answer

Louisiana Purchase

Questions 19