Geography Test review

Location Where something is located

Movement How humans and information move from place to place.

Place Physical and human characteristics of an area.

Human Environment Interaction How humans interact with their environment

Regions Areas that have similar characteristics.

Northeast Landforms History Economy Climate Appalachian Mountains Europeans settled here Coastal Plains Economy Climate Manufacturing- especially medication Warm summers Cold winters 4 seasons

Southeast Landforms History Climate Economy Appalachian Mountains Europeans settled here Coastal Plains Slave trade grew the population Climate Economy Hot summers, mild winters Farming of cotton, soybeans and tobacco drive the economy

Midwest Landforms History Climate Economy Great Lakes Settled by the French Great Plains Fur trading was popular Climate Economy Warm summers Farming is very important Cold Winters Corn, wheat, soybeans 4 seasons Car manufacturing

West Landforms History Economy Climate Colorado River Settled by Native Americans Rocky Mountains Economy Climate Technology manufacturing North portion is wet and cold South Portion is mild

Southwest Landforms History Climate Economy Grand Canyon Colorado River Native Americans settled this area Climate Economy Very hot and dry Mining drives the economy

Short answer question Describe characteristics of Surprise, Arizona. On the test I will ask you to describe the “place” of Surprise. That means I want you to use the characteristics to describe it. For example… Grand Rapids Michigan has lots of lakes and rivers, has tall buildings in the city center, and has a heavy Hispanic influence. The languages there are mainly Spanish and English.

Essay Question For the essay, I will be grading you on your topic sentence, reasons/evidence, and conclusion. You get two points for a topic sentence, 2 points for each reason (I need 3 reasons), and 2 points for the conclusion. If your essay looks similar to mine below, you will do well on it. Example: Topic Sentence: I like dogs better than cats because they are friendly, like to play, and encourage exercise. Reasons: There are not many dogs our there that aren’t friendly. Typically when I come home, my dog is very excited to see me! Dogs are often seen playing, which means they will be a fun pet to have! Kids and dogs can play together! Also, dogs need lots of walking and exercise. If you have a dog you will need to walk them to keep them healthy, so it encourages you to exercise. Conclusion: Overall, I like dogs better than cats because they can help you live a happy, healthy life.