US Geography and Regions — Answer Key
Part A: 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 Atlantic Ocean lies along the entire east coast, from Maine in the Northeast all the way down to Florida in the Southeast.
2. Arizona and New Mexico are states in the Southwest region.
Arizona and New Mexico are both in the Southwest region, known for their hot deserts, canyons, and dry climate.
3. The Midwest is often called America's breadbasket because so much food is grown there.
The Midwest earned the nickname "breadbasket" because its flat, fertile plains produce enormous amounts of wheat, corn, and other grains that feed the country.
4. Lake Michigan is the only Great Lake located entirely within the United States.
Lake Michigan is the only Great Lake fully inside the US because the other four Great Lakes share their borders with Canada.
5. The Everglades is a large wetland area in southern Florida home to alligators.
The Everglades is a vast wetland in southern Florida where slow-moving water flows through grassy marshes, providing a home for alligators and many other animals.
6. Coal is a natural resource found underground in states like West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
West Virginia and Pennsylvania sit in the Appalachian Mountains, where coal formed underground millions of years ago and is mined for energy.
7. The Columbia River flows through Washington and Oregon in the West region.
The Columbia River is a major waterway in the West region, flowing through Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific Ocean.
8. The climate in the Southwest region includes very hot summers and mild winters.
The Southwest has very hot summers and mild winters because it is in a dry, desert area close to the equator where temperatures stay warm most of the year.
9. Mount Rainier is a volcano located in the state of Washington.
Mount Rainier is a tall volcano in Washington state that is covered in glaciers and snow, making it one of the most famous peaks in the West region.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Georgia
→ Southeast
Midwest
Colorado
→ West
Northeast
Wisconsin
→ Midwest
West
Pennsylvania
→ Northeast
Southeast
Correct matches: Georgia → Southeast; Colorado → West; Wisconsin → Midwest; Pennsylvania → Northeast.