Regions

Question 0

This region is characterized by old eroded mountains extending from Canada to Alabama.

Answer 0

Appalachian Highlands

Question 1

This region borders the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. It contains broad lowlands, large port cities, and excellent harbors.

Answer 1

Coastal Plain

Question 2

This region is east of the Great Plains and contains rolling flatlands, many rivers, broad river valleys, and grassy hills.

Answer 2

Interior Lowlands

Question 3

This region wraps around Hudson Bay like a horseshoe. It contains lots of lakes carved by glaciers and some of the oldest rock formations in North America.

Answer 3

Canadian Shield

Question 4

Located in the center of the country, it contains grasslands that gradually increase in elevation as you move west.

Answer 4

Great Plains

Question 5

Tall rugged mountains beginning in Alaska and stretching almost to Mexico. It also contains the Continental Divide which determines the directional flow of rivers.

Answer 5

Rocky Mountains

Question 6

This contains isolated mountain ranges and varying elevations. Also contains Death Valley, the lowest point in North America

Answer 6

Basin and Range

Question 7

Located along the Pacific Coast containing the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountains with fertile valleys stretching from California to Canada

Answer 7

Coastal Range