4th Grade Map Skills & Regions

Which state is in the Midwest?

• Pennsylvania

• Kansas

• California

What severe weather occurs mostly in the Southeast?

• Hurricanes

• Earthquakes

• Blizzards

What are traits of the Northeast?

• large fishing industry

• mountains

• hot and humid all year

• bordered by the Atlantic Ocean

What is the Midwest's nickname?

• The Polar Bear Capital

• America's Heartland

• Taco Central

What historical events took place in the West?

• The Gold Rush

• The First Thanksgiving

• The Attack on Pearl Harbor

• The Civil War

What is the Southwest known for?

• Arid deserts, red rock landscapes, rugged mountains, and natural wonders like the Grand Canyon

• Prairies, Corn and Dairy Belt, where we live

Which state is in the Southeast

• Iowa

• Oregon

• Florida

• New York

How would you describe our summers in the Midwest?

• hot and humid

• mild and dry

• cold and wet

What region is the Grand Canyon located in?

• Southwest

• Southeast

• Northeast

• Midwest

How many states are there?