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What is the size rank of the US in the world by land area?
What is the size rank of the US in the world by land area?
The US is the 3rd largest country in the world.
Which two states in the US have a large population of Hispanic origin?
Which two states in the US have a large population of Hispanic origin?
California and Texas have more people of Hispanic origin.
What are the major cities in the Mid Atlantic states?
What are the major cities in the Mid Atlantic states?
New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington DC.
What is the climate of New England?
What is the climate of New England?
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What two major industrial cities are located in the Middle West?
What two major industrial cities are located in the Middle West?
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What is the traditional name for the southern region of the US?
What is the traditional name for the southern region of the US?
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What year marks the beginning of America's independent history?
What year marks the beginning of America's independent history?
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What do many people in the US prioritize: the past or the future?
What do many people in the US prioritize: the past or the future?
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Study Notes
US Geography and Demographics
- The US comprises 50 states, covering 3.7 million square miles, making it the 3rd largest country globally.
- Travel between cities is often by air due to varied climate and landscape.
- Population distribution is uneven with a mix of ethnicities; California and Texas have high Hispanic populations.
- The US is traditionally divided into 5 regions.
US Regional Characteristics
- New England (Northeast): Smallest region, characterized by a cold climate. Major city: Boston; site of the American Revolution.
- Mid-Atlantic: Located along the Atlantic Coast, south of New England. Major cities: New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington D.C (capital). Often associated with a fast-paced, aggressive lifestyle.
- Middle West: Includes the Wheat Belt and Corn Belt. Midwesterners are often perceived as conservative and grounded in family values and religion by other Americans. Industrial hubs include Chicago and Detroit.
- South: Hot climate; often called the Bible Belt, emphasizing religiosity. The region has a slower-paced lifestyle and has been criticized for its historical treatment of slaves, but there have been improvements in recent times.
- West: Includes cities like Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Hollywood, and Salt Lake City and is viewed as a place of new beginnings and opportunities.
US History and Culture
- The US has a relatively short history starting in 1776.
- Historical landmarks include Ford's Theatre (site of President Lincoln's assassination), and Valley Forge (important in the War of Independence).
- The US is perceived as a place of rapid change, progress, and opportunity, often referred to as the American Dream.
- New things and progress are highly valued in the US.
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Test your knowledge about the geography and demographics of the United States. This quiz covers the distribution of states, regional characteristics, and major cities across the country. Discover how ethnicity and climate shape the US landscape.
