MS history chapter 2

Front

An area with common features that set it apart from other areas.

Back

Region

Front

The United States is divided into several regions.

Back

Front

The regions of the United States

Back

Northeast

Southeast

Middle West

West

Southwest

Front

Mississippi is located in a specific region of the United States.

Back

Southwest

Front

Wetland with many trees

Back

swamp

Front

Area of low, wet land, An area covered mostly with tall grasses.

Back

marsh

Front

Marshy, slow-moving stream

Back

bayou

Front

Dry land with little rain

Back

desert

Front

The side of the mountain that is usually dry because precipitation falls on the other side.

Back

Rain Shadow

Front

Mississippi is divided into ____ regions.

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