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 Mississippi River flows through the Southwest region into the Pacific Ocean.
Corrected: The Mississippi River flows through the Midwest region into the Gulf of Mexico.
The corrected sentence is: "The Mississippi River flows through the Midwest region into the Gulf of Mexico.". The original sentence "The Mississippi River flows through the Southwest region into the Pacific Ocean." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
2. Fix the sentence:
California is part of the Northeast region of the United States.
Corrected: California is part of the West region of the United States.
The corrected sentence is: "California is part of the West region of the United States.". The original sentence "California is part of the Northeast region of the United States." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
3. Fix the sentence:
A valley is a high flat area of land that rises above the surrounding area.
Corrected: A valley is a low area of land between hills or mountains.
The corrected sentence is: "A valley is a low area of land between hills or mountains.". The original sentence "A valley is a high flat area of land that rises above the surrounding area." 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 Atlantic Ocean borders the east coast of the United States.
The Northeast region is on the eastern coast, bordering the Atlantic Ocean.
2. Lake Superior is the largest of the five Great Lakes by surface area.
Lake Superior is the largest of the five Great Lakes, located along the northern border of the Midwest region.
3. A plateau is a raised flat area of land with steep sides.
A plateau is a landform that is flat on top but raised high above the surrounding area with steep sides.
4. The Midwest region includes states like Ohio, Illinois, and Iowa.
The Midwest region has rich soil and flat land that makes it ideal for farming, earning it the nickname America's breadbasket.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. The Great Lakes are located near the border of the United States and Canada.
True False
The statement is true based on US geography regions.
2. A plateau is the same thing as a valley.
True False
The statement is false; check the facts about US geography regions carefully.
3. The Atlantic Ocean is on the east coast of the United States.
True False
The statement is true based on US geography regions.