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U.S. Geography
United States History: 1877 to Present
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What were the physical features\climate of the Great Plains? | Flatlands that rose gradually from east to west; land eroded by wind and water; low rainful; frequent dust storms |
| What are some examples of manufacturing areas that were located near centers of population (in no particular order)? | Textile industry—New EnglandAutomobile industry—DetroitSteel industry—Pittsburgh |
| Name the seven political regions in the United States, in no particular order. | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West\Rocky Mountains, Pacific, and Non-Contiguous. |
| Salt Lake City and Denver are located in what region. | West\Rocky Mountains |
| Virginia, Kentucky, and Georgia are three of fourteen states located in what region. | Southeast |
| How did advances in transportation link resources, products, and markets? | Transportation of resources; moving natural resources (e.g., copper and lead) to eastern factories; moving iron ore deposits to sites of steel mills (e.g., Pittsburgh); transporting finished products to national markets |
| Juneau is the capital of | Alaska |