Continents and Geographic Regions Flashcard USI.2abcd

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What are continents?

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Large land masses surrounded by water

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Which continent is considered a continent even though it is not entirely surrounded by water?

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Europe

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Which region is known for old, eroded mountains and includes the Piedmont? Options: Appalachian Highlands, Great Plains, Coastal Plain, Interior Lowlands

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Appalachian Highlands

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Which ocean is NOT listed as one of the five oceans in the study guide? Options: Baltic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean

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Baltic Ocean

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What is a characteristic of the Interior Lowlands?

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Rolling flatlands with many rivers

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What does the Continental Divide in the Rocky Mountains determine?

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The direction of river flow

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Which major river forms the border with Mexico?

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Rio Grande

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Which of the following is a water-related geographic feature?

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Lakes

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Which of the following is NOT a water-related feature? Options: Hills, Rivers, Lakes, Tributaries

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Hills

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What is a gulf?

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A part of an ocean partially enclosed by land