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- 1. Multiple Choice
The 5 regions are divided by which physical characteristic?
climate
bridges
roads
landforms
- 2. Multiple Choice
Most cities in Michigan developed near rivers and the Great Lakes in the 1800's to make it easier to____________.
transport lumber
gather food
move cars
move computers
- 3. Multiple Choice
What does elevation mean?
how much rain an area has
how high or low above sea level a place is
the latitude and longitude
how many people live in an area
- 4. Multiple Choice
If you were planning a driving trip to California, what map would you need?
road map
elevation map
precipitation map
population map
- 5. Multiple Choice
Slaves wanted to escape to the north for___________________.
freedom
truth
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why can you grown more fruits and vegetables in Florida than in Michigan?
Michigan has better soil
Florida is in the southeast
Florida has a longer growing season
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which is NOT a characteristic of a region?
climate
landforms
natural resources
the houses people live in
- 8. Multiple Choice
Many Michiganians helped escaping slaves on the Underground Railroad because ________________________.
they felt slavery was wrong
they wanted to help the government
they wanted to make money
- 9. Multiple Choice
In the 1900's, African Americans left the south and MOVED to the north because of better jobs. This is an example of____________.
diversification
immigration
migration
- 10. Multiple Choice
What group of people brought to the US the skills be a cowboy?
American Indians
Latinos
Asian Americans
African Americans
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of these items did African Americans contribute to our culture?
gospel music and jazz
guitars and pianos
chocolate and potatoes
- 12. Multiple Choice
The first Chinese immigrants came to the U.S. to find ____________.
to plant crops
to find gold
to buy furs
- 13. Multiple Choice
If we wanted to look at how many people live in the Midwest region, what type of map would we use?
rainfall
physical
population
agricultural
- 14. Multiple Choice
Setting aside land for a national park in order to protect animals and natural resources would________________________.
have negative effect on the environment
have a positive effect on the environment
have no effect
- 15. Multiple Choice
If more people move to an area, what might happen?
less rain will fall
there might be a hurricane
water shortages might occur
they will need less electricity
- 16. Multiple Choice
Michigan is considered a state within the Midwest region, but can also be considered a state within which region?
Great Lakes region
The Hills region
The Coastal region
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which is NOT a good way to conserve(save) water?
Take LONG showers
Turn the hose off when you are finished
Water your lawn for a short amount of time
- 18. Multiple Choice
The 5 regions of the US are_____________________________.
West, Coastal, Plains, Southeast
Southeast, Southwest, West, Midwest, Northeast
Southeast, Northwest, West, Southwest
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