Interactive Study Guide
Test what you know about the
regions of the United States.
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Click on the Appalachian Mountains.
Correct!
The Appalachian Mountains are old eroded
mountains that go from Eastern Canada to Western
Alabama. They served as the western boundary
until the end of the Revolutionary War.
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Too far west.
These are the Rocky Mountains. They are much
more rugged than the Appalachian and are not as
old.
Try again! I know that you can find them now.
Think again.
Remember that although the Appalachian
Mountains were the original western border, they
are actually in the eastern part of the country.
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Which mountains contain the Continental Divide?
Correct!
The Continental Divide, which determines the
directional flow of rivers, is in the Rocky
Mountains. The Rocky Mountains are rugged
mountains with high elevations from Alaska to
Mexico.
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Try Again!
Remember that the Continental Divide is a part of
the rugged mountain range that is from Alaska to
Mexico.
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Where are the Great Plains?
You found the Great Plains!
This region of grasslands, in the middle of the
United States, provides many of the grain and
wheat for the country. It is a flat region that
gradually increases in elevation westward.
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Oops! Try again!
Remember that the Great Plains are flat grasslands
in the middle of the United States.
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Which of these regions holds some of the oldest rock
formations in North America and is characterized by
hundreds of lakes carved by glaciers?
Way to go!
The Canadian Shield is the horseshoe-shaped
region around the Hudson Bay. This region
contains many important mineral deposits.
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Need a hint?
The region you are looking for is a horseshoeshaped region in Canada.
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Which of these is made up of the Sierra Nevada and
Cascade mountain ranges?
CORRECT!
These mountain ranges make up the Coastal
Range on the Pacific Coast. These rugged
mountains stretch from California to Canada and
contain many fertile valleys.
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Need a hint?
The mountains we are looking for are near the
Pacific Ocean.
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Which of these regions is a broad lowland with many
excellent harbors?
Yes! The Atlantic Coastal Plain
This coastal plain is east of the Appalachian
Mountains and is on the Atlantic Coast. This
region has been important for trade and naval
purposes throughout United States history.
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Think East!
Remember that the west coast has a lot of
mountains and rocky cliffs. This makes many
harbors difficult to access.
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Think about harbors.
This region might have ports along the Mississippi
but usually when we talk about harbors, we are
referring to coastal regions.
Try again!
Tough sailing!
When you look closely at this region, you will
realize that it would be difficult to navigate.
Remember, harbors need to be accessible. Think
coastal!
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Where is the area of varying elevations containing
isolated mountain ranges?
You got it!
The Basin and Range region is between the Rocky
Mountains and the Coastal Range. In this region,
you can find Death Valley, the lowest point in
North America.
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Too mountainous!
Although this region has some valleys, you are in
search of a region with more isolated mountain
ranges. Hint: It is west of the Rocky Mountains
but east of the Pacific coast.
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Too flat!
The Great Plains increase in elevation westward
but do not get very mountainous. You are looking
for a region between two rugged mountain ranges.
Try again!
LAST QUESTION!
Which of the regions listed below is an area of
rolling flatlands with rivers, broad river valleys,
and grassy hills?
A. Canadian Shield
B. Interior Lowlands
C. Basin and Range
Here’s a hint!
You are looking for a region in the middle of the
United States between the Appalachian Mountains
and the Great Plains.
Try again!
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All maps in this presentation were created using Mapmakers Toolkit by Tom Snyder Publications, copyright 1999.
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