Which is an example of regions working together?

Electricity from Texas is sold to California

Why is the climate in the southern United States warmer than in the North?

The southern states are closer to the equator.

Which of the following is NOT a reason national parks were created?

They store natural resources so we will never run out.

Why is the motto E Pluribus Unum a good saying?

Out of many states, one country was formed.

What is one reason the United States is so varied?

People have moved here from all over the world.

How much wood could a wood chuck chuck if a wood chuck could chuck wood?

Jeb Bush, Pickles, 2 logs and one sausage, This question is cray cray

Why is the Pledge of Allegiance important?

It tells the basic ideals Americans share.

Why do we divide the country into regions?

to make it easier to study geography

Which words are a quote intended to remind people of their responsibilities as citizens?

"ask what you can do for your country"

What are the 5 themes of geography

location, place, human interaction, movement, region

What is the main difference between political maps and physical maps?

Political shows boundary, but a physical shows land features

How can you become a U.S. citizen

Take a citizenship test, Be born in the U.S.

Which Best describes a democracy?

The people have the power to make decisions about government

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1
Which is an example of regions working together?
Electricity from Texas is sold to California
People born in Pennsylvania grow up and live there as adults
Rice grown in the Southwest is sold in Houston Texas
Storms in the Northeast shut down highways.
2
Longitude lines run this way, and measure this direction.
vertically, north and south
horizontally, north and south
vertically, east and west
horizontally, east and west
3
What imaginary line divides the Eastern and Western hemispheres
Equator
Prime Meridian
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
4
Why is the climate in the southern United States warmer than in the North?
It rains less in the southern states
The northern states are closer to the equator
The southern states are closer to the equator.
Climate becomes warmer as you move away from the equator
5
Which of the following is NOT a reason national parks were created?
They help preserve the land,plants,animals, and resources
They are for the benefit and enjoyment of the people.
They store natural resources so we will never run out.
They help protect the environment
6
Why is the motto E Pluribus Unum a good saying?
Coins display this saying
Many people spoke Latin
Out of many states, one country was formed.
Americans share many ideals
7
Which of the following is NOT a way people use the land?
for raising animals
for growing crops
for building cities
for shaping landforms
8
What is one reason the United States is so varied?
Much of the land was a gift from the French
People have moved here from all over the world.
It is a large country
There were two main ports of entry
9
Which term describes how much there is of a product and how much of it people will buy?
economy and profit
free enterprise and entrepreneurs
import and export
supply and demand
10
How much wood could a wood chuck chuck if a wood chuck could chuck wood?
Jeb Bush
Pickles
2 logs and one sausage
This question is cray cray
11
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
trees
steel
gasoline
gold
12
Why is the Pledge of Allegiance important?
It shows our varied population.
It teaches us to memorize sayings
It shows we have a strong country
It tells the basic ideals Americans share.
13
Why do we divide the country into regions?
to make it easier to study geography
to make it easier to set time zones
to show how varied we are
to make it easier to take a census
14
Which words are a quote intended to remind people of their responsibilities as citizens?
"of the people, by the people, and for the people"
"with liberty and justice for all"
"ask what you can do for your country"
"We the people of the United States"
15
Which word identifies people who come to live in the United States from all over the world?
cultures
census
citizens
immigrants
16
Which type of natural resource is important in making energy and electricity?
soil
fossil fuel
granite
metal
17
What are ideals?
What you say when your the dealer for cards
Important beliefs
What is ideal for the U.S.
What is important to U.S. citizens
18
What are the 5 themes of geography
movement, land forms, culture, climate, location
location, place, human interaction, movement, region
people, place, things, ideas, traits
land, climate, culture, region, location
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What is the main difference between political maps and physical maps?
Physical maps show cities, while political maps show rivers
Political maps have a compass rose, but physical don't
Political shows boundary, but a physical shows land features
Political maps have a scale, but physical maps don't
20
What is the Best term for the right to start a business and own a property?
free enterprise
supply
demand
private property
21
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the free enterprise system?
choice in spending
choice to start a business
choice of products
choice of money
22
Latitude lines run this way and measure this way.
horizontally, north and south
vertically, east and west
vertically, north and south
horizontally, east and west
23
According to the United States Constitution, who runs the government?
Bernie Sanders
the people
The President
women
24
Compass Roses Show?
Cardinal Directions
What's for dinner
N,S,E,W
The future
25
How can you become a U.S. citizen
Know someone important in government
Take a citizenship test
Be born in the U.S.
By getting deported
26
It is 12 noon our time, what time is it in California?
11 a.m.
1 p.m.
10 a.m.
9 a.m.
27
Which Best describes a democracy?
All voters must speak in public.
It exists only in the United States.
The people have the power to make decisions about government
All voters vote for every change the government makes.
28
What imaginary line divides the northern and southern hemispheres
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Equator
Prime Meridian
29
What is the constitution
A pledge of loyalty to the country
A document with the list of presidents on it.
A written form of government.
A document that the president signs
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How many time zones are there?
18
24
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