US Geography "A Varied Landscape"

​ '---------' are near urban or city areas.

• Rural areas
• Industrial areas
• Schools
• Suburbs

These factors have influenced patterns of settlement throughout history.

• physical environment

• Great pro sports teams

• Resources

• Economic opportunity

A city with a larger population than the surrounding areas.

• Suburban area

• Urban area

• Rural Area

• Economic opportunities

These areas have smaller populations and use more land for agriculture.

• Urban areas

• Rural areas

• Big cities

• Suburban areas

The physical environment of an area includes its

• communities

• food and clothing

• climate and weather

• landforms and natural resources

Suburbs are quieter than cities but they are close enough to enjoy some advantages such as

• hunting and fishing

• sports teams

• universities

• museums

The majority of the land is used for growing food and producing things we need in

• Urban areas

• Suburban areas

• Rural areas

• Economic activities

People who conduct trade are called

• explorers

• merchants

• Americans

• settlers

Large companies and industry headquarters are typically located in

• Rural areas

• trade routes

• Urban areas

• suburban areas

Most immigrants to the US settled in

• Texas

• Rural areas

• Germany

• Urban areas