Geography Quiz

The shape of the United States is in part defined by the _______ along the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts.

The largest lakes in North America are the _______.

Another large lake is the ________, which is as salty as any ocean.

Rivers and their _______ make up river systems.

The climate of a place depends partly on its distance from the _______.

Places close to it tend to be warmer than places that are farther away. _______ and water also affect climate.

Changes in seasons are caused by Earth's _______.

The _______ in the United States varies according to temperature and precipitation.

Today, almost 300 million people live in the United States. _______ features, such as climate, water, and landforms, can affect where people settle.

About half of the land in the United States is used for _______.