Worksheet

Physical Geography of the US

Grade 5 - Social Studies - Building Confidence

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  1. Which U.S. physical feature matches this type: mountain range?

    • Gulf Coast
    • Great Lakes
    • Rocky Mountains
    • Appalachian Mountains

  2. Where is this physical feature located: Great Lakes?

    • central United States
    • northern border region
    • between the Mississippi River and Rocky Mountains
    • eastern United States

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

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

  4. Which type best describes the Appalachian Mountains?

    • large freshwater lakes
    • major river system
    • low coastal region
    • older mountain range

  5. Which question belongs in a U.S. physical geography study of the Rocky Mountains?

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

  6. Which U.S. physical feature matches this type: older mountain range?

    • Appalachian Mountains
    • Gulf Coast
    • Great Plains
    • Great Lakes

  7. Where is this physical feature located: Great Plains?

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

  8. How has the Great Lakes influenced people or movement?

    • supported shipping, fishing, cities, and freshwater use
    • helped move people and goods through the interior
    • created difficult travel routes and affected climate
    • formed a barrier to early westward travel

  9. Which type best describes the Mississippi River?

    • older mountain range
    • major river system
    • low coastal region
    • large freshwater lakes

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

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