5th Grade SS Unit 1: US Geography

Which location on the map includes physical characteristics such as deserts, cacti, droughts, the Rio Grande, and the Grand Canyon?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

What ocean is located on the eastern coast of the U.S.?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

• Pacific Ocean

• Rio Grande River

A small town in Texas is always dealing with flooding from a river that is nearby. Solution: ?

• Build wind turbines

• Clear land of timber

• Reuse rainwater

• Build a dam

Which mountain chain made it hard for colonists to move west?

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Sierra Mountains

• Canadian Mountains

Part A
This excerpt describes a region in the U.S.
What claim is supported by the excerpt?

• The West is also known as hurricane alley.

• The Northeast has the same features as the other regions.

• The Southwest is typically cold and rainy.

• The Southeast is located near major bodies of water.

Part B
This excerpt describes a region in the U.S.
Which evidence supports the answer to Part A?

• A. “A region is an area of land that has common features.”

• B. “...consists of 14 states and spans from the Atlantic coast to the Gulf of Mexico.”

• C. “...the area has extreme weather conditions...”

• D. “This area is a mix of cultures and has activities for everyone.”

Determine whether the description is an adaptation. Select those that qualify as adaptation.

• Collecting rainwater to water crops

• Recycling to reduce waste

• Clearing land of timber for farming

• Building wind turbines for energy

• Driving eco-friendly cars to limit pollution

Determine whether the description is an modification. Select those that qualify as modification.

• Collecting rainwater to water crops

• Recycling to reduce waste

• Clearing land of timber for farming

• Building wind turbines for energy

• Driving eco-friendly cars to limit pollution

The image shows a -

• suburban area

• populated area

• rural area

• urban area

Fishing industries in states like Massachusetts and Rhode Island developed because of their -

• closeness to the Atlantic Ocean

• large scale fish farms

• booming tourism industry

• ports in the Gulf of Mexico