US Geography Basics

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What is the ranking of the United States in terms of population and size?

Second

Third (correct)

Fourth

First

What is the name of the lowest point in the United States?

Death Valley (correct)

California Valley

Grand Canyon

Mt. McKinley

How many states are there in the United States?

45

55

40

50 (correct)

What is the significance of geography in the development of the United States?

It dictated people's occupations, social, and economic activities, and education levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the highest point in the United States?

Mt. McKinley Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for Thomas Jefferson to send James Monroe and Robert Livingston to France in 1803?

To persuade France to give up West Florida and New Orleans Signup and view all the answers

What was the main attraction for settlers in the Great Plains and the Midwest?

The abundance of fertile land Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary challenge faced by settlers moving to the West Coast?

The difficulty of passing through the Rocky Mountains and the Southwest desert Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Gold Rush in the development of California?

It promoted the development of roads and infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

How much was the Louisiana Purchase worth?

$15 million Signup and view all the answers

What was a major factor that contributed to the failure of colonial America?

Diseases that killed a lot of people Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary source of income in the New England colonies?

Fishing and lumbering Signup and view all the answers

What facilitated the growth of sustainable farming in the Middle Colonies?

The fertile soil, warm climate, and wide valleys Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the plantations in the Southern Colonies?

To grow cash crops for export Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Mississippi River in the development of colonial America?

It facilitated the transportation of products from the Western region Signup and view all the answers

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