Chapter 1, Lesson 1

1 – Regions and Landforms

A. Regions of the United States

1. ____________- an area in which places share similar
characteristics.
2. landform – a natural feature on Earth’s surface such as a _______
or ________
B. Landforms of the Regions
1. There are _______ regions of the US.
2. Northeast Region – has part of the oldest mountain range. These
mountains are the ___________________ mountains.
3. ______________ - a very high landform often with steep sides.
4. Southeast Region – has mostly plains. It also has the largest
known ________ system called Mammoth.
5. ___________ - a large area of mostly flat land that is often
covered with grass.
6. Midwest Region – flat grassy plains and large areas of
_____________.
7. Southwest Region – only has ___________ states. It is home to
many beautiful deserts and canyons.
8. ___________ - an area that gets very little rain.
9. ___________ - a deep valley with steep rocky walls.
10.___________ - a large, flat, raised area of land.
11.West Region – has the highest and lowest recorded
______________ and _______________ in the US. It has valleys
and forests.
C. Boundaries
1. ____________ - a line or natural feature that divides one area
from another.
2. State boundaries are set by _______. Region boundaries are not.