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Part 1: Content Test Directions: Fill in the circle next to the correct answer. Lesson Objective (1:1) 1. Which of the following is NOT one of the five major regions in the United States? a East b West c Southeast d Northeast Lesson Objective (1:2) 2. Which landform is found in the Midwest region? a canyons b plains c mountains d deserts Lesson Objective (1:2) 3. Which of the following landforms is found in the Southwest region? a Death Valley b Appalachian Mountains c Great Lakes d Grand Canyon Lesson Objective (1:3) 4. How are regional boundaries different from state boundaries? a They do not divide areas of land. b They can only be seen on a map. c They are often marked by signs. d They are not set by rules or laws. Lesson Objective (1:3) 5. How are regional boundaries often determined? a number of states b historical events c major landforms d state laws
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Lesson Objective (2:1) 6. How is climate different from weather? a It includes only temperature. b It varies in different parts of the United States. c It can change every day. d It is based on weather averaged over a long period of time. Lesson Objective (2:1) 7. What are the two major factors of weather and climate? a temperature and precipitation b temperature and elevation c humidity and precipitation d temperature and elevation Lesson Objective (2:3) 8. Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects climate? a distance from the equator b population c elevation d distance from a large body of water Lesson Objective (2:4) 9. What type of climate describes an area that is usually very warm all year? a polar b subarctic c temperate d tropical

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10. Which of the following describes the climate in much of the Southwest region? a hot and dry b cold and snowy c cold and rainy d mild and wet all year Lesson Objective (3:1) 11. Which is one of the most valuable resources of the Northeast region? a trees b coal c corn d cotton Lesson Objective (3:1) 12. Which of the following is NOT a major resource of the Southwest region? a oil b gold c cotton d natural gas

13. How is a renewable resource different from a nonrenewable resource? a It can be recycled. b It may run out one day. c It can be replaced. d It is found in the earth. Lesson Objective (3:2) 14. Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable resource? a soil b trees c oil d water Lesson Objective (3:4) 15. What are human resources?
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Directions: Use complete sentences to answer questions 15. Use a separate sheet of paper if you need more space. 1. Name and describe the region of the United States in which you live. Which landforms are found in this region? Summarize

2. Is it important for individual states to have specific boundaries? Explain. Point of View

3. Why do areas around the North Pole have a polar climate? What is this climate like? Apply Information

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4. How do climate and resources affect businesses in an area? Give an example. Cause and Effect

5. In which area of the United States do you live? What is the climate like there? What are some of the resources found there? Analyze Information

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