Unit 1: Our Environment Quiz

Which region of the United States is green?

• West

• Southeast

• Midwest

• Northern

Two physical features that help form our country's borders are the Great Lakes and the

• Atlantic Ocean

• Alaska

• Rio Grande

• Adirondack Mountains

What is a big storm with wind and heavy rainfall that causes flooding?

• Earthquake

• Volcano

• Hurricane

• Mudslide

Which region is purple?

• Southeast

• Northeast

• West

• Midwest

An area of relatively level high ground is a(n)

• island

• river

• mountain

• plateau

A piece of land surrounded by a body of water on all sides is a(n)

• plateau

• island

• mountain

• lake

What region is orange?

• South

• Northwest

• East

• Northeast

An arctic climate is

• cold

• dry

Plants and animals work together to meet each others needs in a(n)

• rainforest

• elevation

• climate

• ecosystem

Which region is red?

• Southeast

• West

• Southwest

• Northeast