Physical vs Human Characteristics in Geography

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Which of the following is an example of a physical characteristic of a geographical area?

  • Mountains (correct)
  • Roads
  • Dams
  • Cities

What is the best way to display the physical characteristics of an area?

  • Transportation maps
  • Weather maps
  • Population density maps
  • Physical maps (correct)

Which city is NOT mentioned as one of the largest cities in the United States based on the text?

  • San Diego
  • Phoenix
  • San Francisco (correct)
  • Los Angeles

What do human characteristics of a geographical area include?

<p>Towns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are many major U.S. cities located near bodies of water?

<p>For trade and transportation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which river is associated with Washington, DC, according to the text?

<p>Potomac River (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a human characteristic mentioned in the text?

<p>Roads (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which coastal city is mentioned as being along the Atlantic Ocean?

<p>New York (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mountain range is the country's backbone, stretching from New Mexico to Montana?

<p>Rocky Mountains (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find Death Valley, known as the hottest and driest place in the United States?

<p>Death Valley (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which river is the longest river in the United States?

<p>Missouri River (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mountain range is home to Mount Whitney, the largest mountain in the contiguous United States?

<p>Sierra Nevada mountains (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which lake in Utah is known as the biggest salt water lake in the Western Hemisphere?

<p>Great Salt Lake (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city is NOT located along the Pacific Ocean?

<p>Chicago (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which valley is known for being home to some of America's best wines?

<p>Napa Valley (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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