Chapter 1 Test Review: Geography of the United States

the use of the wealth and resources in a place

• aquifer

• mesa

• humidity

• economy

an underground layer of porous rock that holds water

• aquifer

• mesa

• humidity

• economy

the amount of water in the air

• aquifer

• mesa

• humidity

• economy

similar to a hill, but with a top that is flat

• aquifer

• mesa

• humidity

• economy

In which two regions of the United States would you find the Appalachian Mountains?

• West and Southwest

• Southeast and Southwest

• Northeast and Midwest

• Northeast and Southeast

Which region of the United States is completely bordered by Mexico to the south?

• West

• Southwest

• Southeast

• Northeast

Which is NOT an example of a natural boundary between states?

• raods

• lakes

• rivers

• mountains

During which stage of the water cycle does water vapor cool and form small drops that gather together to form clouds?

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

• freezing

How can elevation affect the climate of a place?

• Elevation brings air of varying temperature and humidity from one place to another.

• Places at high elevations are generally warmer than low areas.

• Places at high elevations are generally colder than lowers areas.

• Land at high elevations warms and cools more slowly than land at lower elevations.

What is the best way to describe the climate of the Southeast region of the United States?

• dry, very cold winters and cold summers

• very cold winders and hot summers

• dry climates

• humid, mild or watrm winters and hot summers