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The United States East of the Mississippi
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1
The
Great Lakes
are a cluster of __(#) lakes located in the American Midwest and central Canada
four
six
five
three
2
New York City is a dense cluster of urban areas called _____.
boroughs
parishes
suburbs
neigborhoods
3
Coastal areas have ____ climates
rainy, hot
mild
subtropic
hot, humid
4
Why did the U.S. government build levees along the Mississippi River?
to change the course of the river
to stop erosion of rich sediment
to block sediment from reaching farms
to control flooding
5
Which term refers to basic rights that belong to all citizens?
pursuit of happiness
segregation
prohibition
civil rights
6
Areas across the Midwest, the Mid-Atlantic, & New England were named "the Rust Belt" because
so many factories closed in these areas
cities in these areas produce millions of cars
they are centers for global trade
these areas are important to the mining industry
7
The United States east of the Mississippi River is divided into ___(#) sub-regions.
three
two
four
five
8
In which sub-region is Washington, D.C., our nation's capital, located?
New England
the Southeast
the Midwest
the Mid-Atlantic
9
Which religion has the largest number of followers in the United States?
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
10
In which industry have more Americans recently found jobs?
agriculture
business
manufacturing
service
11
The oldest and longest chain of mountains in the U.S. east of the Mississippi River is the
Great Smoky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Blue Ridge Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
12
The U.S. government has three parts: legislative, executive, and _________.
House of Representatives
President
Senate
judicial
13
Urban centers of culture, education, business, and recreation are called ________ areas.
megalopolis
metropolitan
suburban
civilized
14
The largest body of water east of the Mississippi River is the
Atlantic Ocean
St. Lawrence River
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific Ocean
15
What two well-known mountain ranges are part of the Appalachian Mountain system?
Rocky Mountains and Blue Ridge Mountains
Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains
Sierra Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains
Rocky Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains
16
Tourism is an important industry because it brings _____ to state and local economies.
revenue
large populations
industry
expenses
17
Which is the largest sub-region in the eastern United States?
Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
New England
Midwest
18
What is the name of the legislative branch of government?
Supreme Court
President
Senate
Congress
19
Which city began as a port along the Mississippi River near the Gulf of Mexico?
Atlanta
Chicago
New Orleans
New York
20
What are the two largest metropolitan areas east of the Mississippi River?
New York and Boston
Philadelphia and New York
New York and Chicago
Boston and Chicago
21
In which subregion did many of the first English colonists settle during the 1600s?
New England
Southeast
Midwest
Mid-Atlantic
22
The first 10 Amendments of the U.S. Constitution are called the _____.
Bill of Rights
Separation of Powers
Declaration of Independence
Civil Rights Laws
23
Which term best describes the government of the United States?
democracy
monarchy
commonwealth
tyranny
24
Which river is the Mississippi's largest tributary?
Arkansas River
Ohio River
Missouri River
St. Lawrence River
25
Minerals like iron ore can be processed into
energy
electricity
gold
metals
26
An area where waterfalls flow from high to lower ground is called a
coastal plain
tributary
flood plain
fall line
27
Which term refers to ocean storms that span hundreds of miles with winds of at least 74 mph?
tornadoes
hurricanes
tsunamis
monsoons
28
In which state does the Mississippi River begin?
Minnesota
Illinois
Ohio
Michigan