Geography of the United States of America Quiz

Question 1

Which major landform region in the United States is known for its vast, flat areas and is a key region for farming?

Accepted Answer

Great Plains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Sierra Nevada Mountains

Question 2

What is the name of the highest mountain in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Mount Denali

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Mount Everest

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Mount Whitney

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Mount Rainier

Question 3

What is the name of the tallest mountain in the connected part of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Mount Denali

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Mount Everest

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Mount Whitney

Question 4

Which region of the United States is known for its vast deserts and towering mountains?

Accepted Answer

West

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Northeast

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South

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Midwest

Question 5

What is the name of the tallest mountain in the connected part of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Mount Whitney

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Mount Everest

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Mount Denali

Question 6

Which region of the United States is known for its tall mountains and jagged coastline?

Accepted Answer

West

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Northeast

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Midwest

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South

Question 7

Which mountain range is the largest and highest in the United States?

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Rocky Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Sierra Nevada Mountains

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Cascade Mountains

Question 8

Which of the following is **NOT** a major mountain range in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Himalayas

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Rocky Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Sierra Nevada

Question 9

Which of the following is **not** a region of the United States?

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Sahara

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Northeast

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South

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Midwest

Question 10

Which mountain range is the highest in the United States and extends from Alaska to New Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Rocky Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Sierra Nevada Mountains

Question 11

Which mountain range is NOT found in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Alps

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Rocky Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Sierra Nevada

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a region of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Islands

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Northeast

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West

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Midwest

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a region of the United States?

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Great Basin

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Northeast

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Midwest

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Southeast

Question 14

Which of these oceans is the largest and borders the most states in the USA?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

Question 15

Which US river is the longest?

Accepted Answer

Mississippi River

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Missouri River

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Ohio River

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Colorado River

Question 16

What is the capital city of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Washington, D.C.

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New York City

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Los Angeles

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Chicago

Question 17

What is a major industry in the Northeast region of the US?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturing

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Agriculture

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Tourism

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Mining

Question 18

Which is the highest mountain in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Mount Denali

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Mount Whitney

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Mount Elbert

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Mount Rainier

Question 19

What is a major port city on the Atlantic coast of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Boston

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Miami

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Seattle

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San Francisco

Question 20

Identify the largest mountain range in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Rocky Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Sierra Nevada Mountains

Question 21

Which region in the United States experiences a hot and humid climate?

Accepted Answer

South

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Northeast

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Midwest

Question 22

Name the most abundant natural resource found in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Coal

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Copper

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Gold

Question 23

Which city has earned the nickname 'Windy City'?

Accepted Answer

Chicago

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New York City

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Los Angeles

Question 24

Identify the characteristic that describes the Great Plains region of the United States.

Accepted Answer

Vast, flat grasslands

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Rugged mountains

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Dense forests

Question 25

In which state is the Grand Canyon located?

Accepted Answer

Arizona

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California

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Utah

Question 26

Which of the following is an example of human influence on the geography of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Deforestation

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Erosion

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Volcanic eruptions

Question 27

Which region of the United States is predominantly known for its agricultural activities?

Accepted Answer

Midwest

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Northeast

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West

Question 28

Identify the major river system in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Mississippi River

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Amazon River

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Yangtze River

Question 29

Which factors have significantly influenced the distribution of population in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Both climate and natural resources

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Climate

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Natural resources

Question 30

Which mountain range is the highest in the mainland United States?

Accepted Answer

Rocky Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Sierra Nevada

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Cascade Range

Question 31

Which major river flows into the Atlantic Ocean?

Accepted Answer

Hudson River

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Mississippi River

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Ohio River

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Colorado River

Question 32

What is the name of the vast, flat area in the center of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Great Plains

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Great Lakes Region

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Coastal Plain

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Appalachian Plateau

Question 33

Which state has the most national parks, including Yosemite and Sequoia?

Accepted Answer

California

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Texas

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Florida

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New York

Question 34

What is the capital city of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Washington, D.C.

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New York City

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Los Angeles

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Chicago

Question 35

Which mountain is the tallest in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Denali

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Mount Whitney

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Mount Rainier

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Mount Elbert

Question 36

Which region of the United States is famous for its vast deserts, deep canyons, and red rock formations?

Accepted Answer

Southwest

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Northeast

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Midwest

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Northwest

Question 37

Which state has the longest coastline in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Alaska

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California

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Florida

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Hawaii

Question 38

Which of the following is a major natural resource found in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Coal

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Coffee

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Tea

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Rubber

Question 39

What is the name of the longest river in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Mississippi River

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Missouri River

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Ohio River

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Colorado River

Question 40

Which large body of water separates the United States from Europe?

Accepted Answer

Atlantic Ocean

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Pacific Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 41

Which city is known as the "Gateway to the West" in the United States?

Accepted Answer

St. Louis

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New York City

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Los Angeles

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Chicago

Question 42

What is the nickname of the state known for its warm and sunny weather?

Accepted Answer

Sunshine State

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Golden State

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Lone Star State

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Aloha State

Question 43

Which region of the United States is known for having the most tornadoes?

Accepted Answer

Tornado Alley

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Hurricane Alley

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Earthquake Zone

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Blizzard Zone

Question 44

What is the name of the largest desert in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Great Basin Desert

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Sonoran Desert

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Chihuahuan Desert

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Mojave Desert

Question 45

Which region of the United States is known for its unique landforms such as mesas, buttes, and canyons?

Accepted Answer

Western Province

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Eastern Highlands

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Central Lowlands

Question 46

Which region of the United States is known for its tall mountains, deep valleys, and arid climate?

Accepted Answer

Southwest

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Northeast

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Midwest

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Pacific Northwest

Question 47

Which of these is NOT a common landform in the Rocky Mountains?

Accepted Answer

Volcanoes

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Mountains

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Canyons

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Glaciers

Question 48

Which region of the United States is known for its towering mountain ranges, including the famous Rocky Mountains?

Accepted Answer

West

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Northeast

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Southwest

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South Central

Question 49

What is the name of the largest mountain range in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Rocky Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Sierra Nevada

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Cascade Mountains

Question 50

Which region of the United States is known for its Mediterranean climate?

Accepted Answer

Southwest

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Northeast

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Midwest

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Pacific Northwest

Question 51

Which city is the capital of California?

Accepted Answer

Sacramento

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Los Angeles

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San Francisco

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San Diego

Question 52

Which of the following regions is known for its agricultural production?

Accepted Answer

Midwest

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Northeast

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Southwest

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Pacific Northwest

Question 53

Which of the following states is located in the Pacific Northwest region?

Accepted Answer

Oregon

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California

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Texas

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Florida

Question 54

What is the name of the major river that flows along the border between California and Arizona?

Accepted Answer

Colorado River

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Rio Grande

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Mississippi River

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Ohio River

Question 55

Which geographic region of the United States is known for its vast, flat lands and its importance in agriculture?

Accepted Answer

Great Plains

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Rocky Mountains

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Sierra Nevada

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Mississippi River Valley

Question 56

Which resource is NOT found in large amounts in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Diamonds

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Oil

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Coal

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Natural gas

Question 57

Which major city is located at the southernmost point of the mainland US?

Accepted Answer

Miami

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Los Angeles

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New York City

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Seattle

Question 58

Which region has flat, grassy land?

Accepted Answer

Great Plains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Rocky Mountains

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Coastal Plains

Question 59

Which river flows through the Grand Canyon?

Accepted Answer

Colorado River

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Mississippi River

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Missouri River

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Ohio River

Question 60

Which mountain ranges are located along the western coast of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Cascade Range

Accepted Answer

Sierra Nevada

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Appalachian Mountains

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Rocky Mountains

Question 61

What physical characteristic makes the Great Plains region different from other regions in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Vast, flat terrain with few trees

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Many forests and lush vegetation

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Tall mountain ranges with high peaks

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A long coastline with sandy beaches

Question 62

What makes the Rocky Mountains look different from other places in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Deep canyons and gorges made by rivers and glaciers

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Lots of trees and green plants

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Wide, flat lands and small hills

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Sandy beaches and hills of sand near the ocean

Question 63

Which region of the United States is famous for its large deserts and high mountains?

Accepted Answer

Southwestern Desert

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Pacific Northwest

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Great Plains

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Appalachian Mountains

Question 64

What physical feature makes the Great Plains region stand out from other regions in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Wide, flat lands

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High mountains

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Thick forests

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Numerous lakes and rivers