Ch 4 "The United States" Study Guide
True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or
false.
____ 1.
The United
States
ranks as the second largest country in the world.
____ 2.
Hawaii is part of the contiguous United States.
____ 3.
A democracy is a form of government in which people rule.
____ 4.
The Pacific Coast physical region can be described as grassy hills, rolling flatlands, thick forests
and fertile land.
____ 5.
The Rocky Mountains are the longest mountain range in North America.
____ 6.
The tallest mountain in North
America--Mt. McKinley--is located in Alaska.
____ 7.
Arkansas, as part of the southeastern states, has a Mediterranean
climate.
Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes
the statement or answers the question.
____ 8.
Which branch of government best completes
the graphic?
|
a. |
enforcement branch |
c. |
cabinet |
|
b. |
federal branch |
d. |
judicial branch |
____ 9.
The five lakes shown in the graphic are
known as the
|
a. |
Canadian-U.S. border lakes. |
c. |
Great Lakes. |
|
b. |
Great Salt Lake. |
d. |
inland waterway. |
____ 10. The
only part of the contiguous United States with a tropical climate is
|
a. |
the southern tip of Florida. |
c. |
northern California. |
|
b. |
southern Utah. |
d. |
Arizona. |
____ 11. The
oldest mountain range in the United States is the
|
a. |
Sierra Nevada. |
c. |
Appalachian Mountains. |
|
b. |
Coastal Range. |
d. |
Rocky Mountains. |
Short Answer
Use a separate sheet of paper to complete
your answer.
12. Choose three individuals who have been important to the United States' art and literature.
What contributions have each made to our culture? You may use examples
from the book or from other sources.
Map Skills
13. Be sure you can identify the following landforms on a map of the United States: Atlantic Ocean, Pacific
Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi River, Arkansas River, Appalachian Mountains, Rocky Mountains, Great Plains.
Essay
Use a separate sheet of paper to complete
your answer
14. How are markets in the United States different from those in other parts of the world? Be sure to use specific examples to complete your answer. Include
a topic sentence and a concluding sentence!
Vocabulary
Be sure to review the definitions in
your notebook and be able to define each term in your own words.
15.
contiguous:
free
enterprise system:
service
industry:
federal
republic:
rural:
urban:
colony:
