Physical Features in Tennessee and Beyond

According to the article, which of these is NOT a region of the U.S.?

• West

• Midwest

• Southwest

• Northwest

What is the study of the earth's surface called?

• plate tectonics

• geography

• oceanography

• sociology

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What makes something a region?

• all the areas share something in common

• half of the region has flatlands

• it is located near a border

• it has many languages

Which type of map shows the physical features of land?

• road map

• political map

• topographic map

• scaled map

What type of lines on a map show the height of the land?

• contour lines

• diagonal lines

• vertical lines

• dotted lines

According to the article, how can topographic maps be used by farmers?

• to determine the evaluation of their land

• to predict weather patterns

• to pinpoint the locations of rivers

• to figure out how water will flow over the land

What type of geographic feature does Tennessee NOT have?

• mountains

• deserts

• valleys

• canals

How many regions does the map divide Tennessee into?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Which of the following are considered geographic features?

• rain

• humidity

• culture

• mountains

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What is the largest national park in the U.S.?

• Yosemite National Park

• Yellowstone National Park

• Big Bend National Park

• Great Smoky Mountains National Park