Worksheet

Physical Geography of the US

Grade 5 - Social Studies - Challenge Me

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  1. Which U.S. physical feature matches this type: low coastal region?

    • Rocky Mountains
    • Mississippi River
    • Great Lakes
    • Gulf Coast

  2. Where is this physical feature located: Appalachian Mountains?

    • western North America
    • between the Mississippi River and Rocky Mountains
    • northern border region
    • eastern United States

  3. How has the Gulf Coast influenced people or movement?

    • formed a barrier to early westward travel
    • created difficult travel routes and affected climate
    • helped move people and goods through the interior
    • supports ports, wetlands, fishing, and hurricane planning

  4. Which type best describes the Great Lakes?

    • large freshwater lakes
    • older mountain range
    • low coastal region
    • broad grassland region

  5. Which question belongs in a U.S. physical geography study of the Gulf Coast?

    • How does this landform or water feature affect location, movement, or resources?
    • Which amendment protects speech?
    • Which source is a diary?
    • Which product has high demand?

  6. Which U.S. physical feature matches this type: broad grassland region?

    • Appalachian Mountains
    • Great Plains
    • Mississippi River
    • Rocky Mountains

  7. Where is this physical feature located: Rocky Mountains?

    • central United States
    • western North America
    • northern border region
    • between the Mississippi River and Rocky Mountains

  8. How has the Mississippi River influenced people or movement?

    • helped move people and goods through the interior
    • created difficult travel routes and affected climate
    • supports ports, wetlands, fishing, and hurricane planning
    • supported grasslands, farming, ranching, and bison herds

  9. Which type best describes the Appalachian Mountains?

    • older mountain range
    • mountain range
    • large freshwater lakes
    • major river system

  10. Which question belongs in a U.S. physical geography study of the Mississippi River?

    • Which product has high demand?
    • How does this landform or water feature affect location, movement, or resources?
    • Which source is a diary?
    • Which amendment protects speech?
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