US Geography and Regions — Answer Key
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
The Rocky Mountains are located in the Southeast region of the United States.
Corrected: The Rocky Mountains are located in the West region of the United States.
The corrected sentence is: "The Rocky Mountains are located in the West region of the United States.". The original sentence "The Rocky Mountains are located in the Southeast region of the United States." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
2. Fix the sentence:
Florida is a state in the Midwest region.
Corrected: Florida is a state in the Southeast region.
The corrected sentence is: "Florida is a state in the Southeast region.". The original sentence "Florida is a state in the Midwest region." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
3. Fix the sentence:
The Great Plains are a large mountain range found across the Midwest.
Corrected: The Great Plains are a large flat area of land found across the Midwest.
The corrected sentence is: "The Great Plains are a large flat area of land found across the Midwest.". The original sentence "The Great Plains are a large mountain range found across the Midwest." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The five US regions are Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West.
The West region of the United States includes Pacific coast states like California, Oregon, and Washington.
2. The Appalachian Mountains stretch along the eastern United States.
The Appalachian Mountains are a major mountain range that runs through parts of the Northeast and Southeast regions.
3. A flat area of land with few trees is called a plain.
Plains are large, flat areas of land with few trees, commonly found in the Midwest and Great Plains regions.
4. The Pacific Ocean borders the west coast of the United States.
The Rocky Mountains stretch through the western United States, from Montana down to New Mexico.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. The United States can be divided into five main regions.
True False
The statement is true based on US geography regions.
2. Texas is located in the Northeast region of the United States.
True False
The statement is false; check the facts about US geography regions carefully.
3. Mountains are landforms that rise high above the surrounding land.
True False
The statement is true based on US geography regions.