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- 1. Fill in the Blank
In a(n) ____, cities and suburbs are so close together that they form one big urban area
- 2. Fill in the Blank
The south region is part of the ____.
- 3. Fill in the Blank
A farmer grows several different kinds of crops on a(n) ____.
- 4. Multiple Choice
travel to work
urban sprawl
mass transit
commute
megalopolis
- 5. Multiple Choice
a substance such as plastic or paint made from petroleum
petrochemical
industrialization
recession
corporate farm
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is the most densely populated region of the United States?
the South
the Midwest
the Northeast
the West
- 7. Multiple Choice
Features that make much of the South a great place for growing crops include
ports and industry.
rich soil and climate.
industry and climate.
port cities.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Where is the District of Columbia located?
in Georgia
in North Carolina
between the states of Maryland and Virginia
in the West
- 9. Multiple Choice
Minneapolis and St. Paul are known for
the largest concentration of twins in the United States.
being identical cities.
the huge stainless steel arch near the river.
the publishing, medical, computer, and art businesses that flourish there.
- 10. Multiple Choice
How did the California Gold Rush affect the region?
Few towns developed.
The population quickly increased.
People quickly returned to the East.
People did not develop the area’s natural resources.
- 11. Multiple Choice
The economy of the Northeast is based on
timberlands.
small fishing ports.
farming communities.
cities.
- 12. Multiple Choice
As a result of the South’s rich soil and climate, its early economy focused on
industry.
trade.
farming.
mining.
- 13. Multiple Choice
For the past few decades, the population of the Sun Belt has been
decreasing.
rising.
staying the same.
moving to the Northeast.
- 14. Multiple Choice
What factor contributed to Chicago’s development as a steel-making and manufacturing center in the late 1800s?
The economy improved.
Railroads were built.
Farms surrounded the city.
There were different ethnic groups in the city.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Early settlers came to the West because of the region’s
location.
natural resources
industry.
trade routes.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Look at the graph and check the answer, which city has the most sunny days? Which city has the fewest?
Los Angeles, California
Kansas City, Missouri
Boston, Massachusetts
Miami, Florida
- 17. Multiple Choice
Look at the graph and check the answer, which city has the most rainy days? Which city has the fewest?
Los Angeles, California
Kansas City, Missouri
Boston, Massachusetts
Miami, Florida
- 18. Multiple Choice
Look at the graph and check the answer, which cities have the most snowy days?
Los Angeles, California
Kansas City, Missouri
Boston, Massachusetts
Miami, Florida
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