U.S. Landforms Test Review

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A natural feature of the earth's surface, such as a plain, mountain, or valley.

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landform

Front

What is the low area of land along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico called?

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The Coastal Plains

Front

Which of the following statement about the Rocky Mountains is true? It has mild summers, cold winters, and lots of snow., It has many terraces that can grow vegetables. , It has wild animals like alligators and crocodiles. , The tallest mountain in the US, the Denali, is located in the Rocky Mountains.

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It has mild summers, cold winters, and lots of snow.

Front

An area of land that has water on three sides.

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peninsula

Front

Which of the following statement about the Rocky Mountains region is true? It is home to the hottest place on Earth., It has big land animals, such as the mountain lion and bighorn sheep., The Rockies are mostly high, flat plateaus. , The Rockies are the oldest mountains in the US.

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It has big land animals, such as the mountain lion and bighorn sheep.

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A stream or river that empties into another river.

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tributary

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A high, flat area of land.

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plateau

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The height of land in relation to sea level.

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elevation

Front

Alligator Alley is a strip of highway in _____________.

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Florida

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Which of the following statement about the Rocky Mountains region is true? The Rocky Mountains are located on the Eastern side of the US. , There are clear lakes and wildflowers in the valleys., It has the oldest mountain range in the United States., It is home to some of the driest deserts in the US.

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There are clear lakes and wildflowers in the valleys.