Geography of the United States Assessment

Lines of _____________ are imaginary lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole

• longitude

• globe

• vegetation

• landform

A sphere that is a model of Earth is called a

• longitude

• vegetation

• globe

• landform

Different plants make up an area's

• government

• vegetation

• globe

• landform

The _____________ makes up the laws in a country, state, or community.

• globe

• landform

• government

• vegetation

A mountain is one type of

• landform

• vegetation

• globe

• government

Which one of these is a cardinal direction on a compass?

• down

• west

• pole

• northeast

Almost three-fourths of Earth's surface is covered by

• mountains

• plains

• forests

• water

What is located at 0 degrees latitude?

• the Equator

• The North Pole

• The South Pole

• the Prime Meridian

What is the most important way that rivers and lakes helped the United States to become a wealthy country?

• They provided an environment for many kinds of fish

• They made it easy for people to have fun swimming

• They provided routes for ships and power for industry

• They offered beautiful scenery for travelers to admire

Weather that can be measured over a long period of time is called

• climate

• geography

• longitude

• vegetation