Question

name: _ block _ unit 5 review
1.
a. draw where the mississippi river is
b. label the great lakes
c. draw & label the rocky mountains
d. drawn & label the appalachian mountains
e. shade in where the great plains are
f. label and dot where chicago, il is
g. label and dot where denver, co is

1. define \formal region.\
2. based on your definition of formal region, why might we consider the appalachian mountains or rocky mountains a formal region?
3. what do the united states & canada share that make them, together, a political region?
4. how does the united states & canada differ in climate and vegetation?

Explanation:

1.
a - f: These are tasks related to geographical - location drawing and labeling on a map of the US.

1. A formal region is an area defined by a certain uniform characteristic, such as a common physical feature (like a mountain range), a cultural trait (e.g., language), or a political boundary.
2. The Appalachian and Rocky Mountains can be considered formal regions because they are distinct physical features with relatively uniform characteristics (such as similar geological formations and elevation ranges) over a large area.
3. The United States and Canada share a common political - economic relationship (e.g., trade agreements like NAFTA/USMCA), similar political systems in some aspects (both are democracies), and a long - standing diplomatic relationship, which can make them a political region.
4. Canada has a generally colder climate with more extensive areas of tundra and boreal forest. The United States has a more diverse climate range, including deserts, subtropical regions, and a variety of forest types such as deciduous forests in the east and coniferous forests in the west.

Answer:

1.
a. Draw the Mississippi River running through the central part of the United States from north - south.
b. Label the Great Lakes (Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, Ontario) in the upper - mid - east part of the US near the border with Canada.
c. Draw and label the Rocky Mountains along the western part of the United States.
d. Draw and label the Appalachian Mountains along the eastern part of the United States.
e. Shade in the Great Plains in the central part of the United States between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains.
f. Mark and label Chicago, IL in the northeastern part of Illinois near Lake Michigan.
g. Mark and label Denver, CO in the central part of Colorado in the Rocky Mountain region.

1. A formal region is an area with a unifying characteristic, such as a physical feature, cultural trait, or political boundary.
2. They are distinct physical features with relatively uniform physical characteristics over a large area.
3. Shared political - economic relationships, similar political systems in some aspects, and diplomatic relations.
4. Canada has a colder climate with more tundra and boreal forest; the US has a more diverse climate with deserts, subtropical regions, and various forest types.