Physical and Human Characteristics of the United States

What are physical characteristics?

• Features of a geographical area caused by humans

• Features of the land itself, ignoring human activities

• None of the above

• Cities, towns, dams, roads, and communication links

Which of the following is a human characteristic?

• Lakes

• Rivers

• Mountains

• Cities

Which city is the largest in the United States by population?

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• Houston

• New York

Which river is New York City near?

• Potomac

• Hudson

• Mississippi

• Delaware

What is the longest mountain range in the United States?

• Sierra Nevada

• Rocky Mountains

• Cascades

• Appalachian Mountains

Which is the largest mountain in the contiguous United States?

• Mount Whitney

• Mount McKinley

• Mount Rainier

• Mount Elbert

Which river has the largest drainage system in the United States?

• Mississippi River

• Yukon River

• Missouri River

• Colorado River

Which of the following lakes is the deepest in the United States?

• Lake Superior

• Lake Michigan

• Crater Lake

• Great Salt Lake

Which city is located along Lake Michigan?

• San Francisco

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• New York

Which of the following is NOT a physical characteristic?

• Roads

• Canyons

• Valleys

• Bays