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SS Ch 7

SS Ch 7

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Social Studies

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5th Grade

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8 Slides • 21 Questions

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Multiple Choice

What is the name of the mountain range that stretches from Canada through several states in the United States?

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Sierra Nevada
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Rocky Mountains
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Appalachian Mountains

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Multiple Choice

Which states are part of the Rocky Mountain region mentioned in the text?

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Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania

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California, Florida, Texas

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Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah

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Multiple Choice

How are the mountains in the Rockies different from those in the Appalachians?

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The Appalachians are taller than the Rockies.

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The Rockies have gentle slopes and rounded tops.

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The Rockies have steep, craggy sides and jagged, rocky tops.

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Multiple Choice

What is the name of the national park located in Wyoming?

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Yellowstone National Park
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Yosemite National Park
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Grand Teton National Park

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Multiple Choice

Which river flows eastward from the Rocky Mountain Region?

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Columbia River
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Rio Grande
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Missouri River

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Multiple Choice

What is the capital city of Montana?

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Billings
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Missoula
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Helena

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Multiple Choice

What is the height of Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park?

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15,000 feet (4,572 meters)
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13,500 feet (4,115 meters)
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14,259 feet (4,402 meters)

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Multiple Choice

What is the nick name of Denver?

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Windy City
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The Big Apple
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Mile High City

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Multiple Choice

Why is Denver called the Mile-High City?

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due to its elevation of one mile above sea level.

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famous for its ski resorts.

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for its hot springs.

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Open Ended

Describe two reasons why people visit the Rocky Mountains today.

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Multiple Choice

Why did early settlers come to the Rocky Mountains during the 1800s?

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To farm the land

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To mine valuable metals

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To build large cities

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the Rocky Mountains compared to the Appalachian Mountains?

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The Rockies have more peaks above 14,000 feet than the Appalachians.

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The Appalachians are taller than the Rockies.

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The Rockies are less popular for tourism than the Appalachians.

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Multiple Choice

Which state is the least populated in the United States?

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Wyoming
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North Dakota
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Vermont

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Multiple Choice

What bird is considered a symbol of the United States?

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Peregrine falcon
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Bald eagle
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American robin

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Fill in the Blanks

The bald eagle is a symbol of the

States.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following animals can be found in Yellowstone National Park?

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Bison

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Elephants

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Kangaroos

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Penguins

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Open Ended

Explain how a geyser like Old Faithful erupts.

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Multiple Choice

What is Idaho most famous for?

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Potatoes
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Corn
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Wheat

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Multiple Choice

What type of landscape is found west of Salt Lake City?

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Desert landscape with salt flats and mountains.
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Rocky coastal cliffs
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Lush tropical rainforest

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Open Ended

How does the Continental Divide affect the flow of rivers in the Rocky Mountain Region?

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Multiple Choice

What are the main differences between the Rocky Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains as described in the text?

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The Rocky Mountains have gentle slopes and rounded tops, while the Appalachians have steep, jagged peaks.

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The Rocky Mountains have steep, craggy sides and jagged, rocky tops, while the Appalachians have gentle slopes and rounded tops covered with trees.

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Both mountain ranges have similar shapes and vegetation.

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The Appalachian Mountains are located in the western United States, while the Rocky Mountains are in the east.

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