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6th SS Ch 1 Sec 1
6th grade SS test chapter 1 sections 1-5
Term | Definition |
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# US States | 50 |
# Regions in the US | 5 |
The Regions in the US | Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, West |
Next to or directly share a border with another state | Contiguous |
Area in which many features are similar | Region |
Where a place is compared to another place | Relative Location |
States within a region often shares | History or culture |
Called America's Heartland | Midwest |
Midwest crops | Corn, pigs, cows |
# of states in the Midwest region | 12 |
Trade Routes | Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio rivers |
# of states in the West region | 11 |
West animals | Bighorn sheep, black bear and buffalo |
West Economy | Tourism, industry, farming and mining |
# of states in the Southwest region | 4 |
Southwest animals | Rattlesnake and antelope |
Southwest economy | Ranching, petroleum and industry |
# of states in the Southeast region | 13 |
Southeast animals | Alligator, deer, dolphin and flamingo |
Southeast economy | Agriculture |
# if states in the Northeast | 10 |
Northeast animals | Lobster, harbor seal |
Northeast economy | Industry and fishing |
Largest country in North America | Canada |
Canada lies to the _____ of the US | North |
Mexico lies to the _____ of the US | South |
2nd largest population in North America | Mexico |