U.S. Regions

3. A high landform that rises steeply above the surrounding land.
5. Five large freshwater lakes along the U.S.–Canada border.
7. A very dry region that receives little rainfall.
8. The study of places, landforms, people, and environments.
10. A low area of land between hills or mountains.
11. The direction where the sun rises.
12. A major mountain range extending through the western United States.
15. A U.S. region that includes states such as Maine, New York, and Pennsylvania.
16. A U.S. region that includes many Pacific and Mountain states.

1. Land located next to an ocean or large body of water.
2. The usual weather conditions of a region over many years.
3. A U.S. region located in the north-central part of the country.
4. The ocean along the western coast of the United States.
5. A broad area of mostly flat grassland in the central United States.
6. A U.S. region that includes states such as Georgia, Florida, and Alabama.
8. The U.S. coastal region bordering the Gulf of Mexico.
9. An area grouped by shared geographic or cultural characteristics.
12. A large natural stream of flowing water.
13. The ocean along the eastern coast of the United States.
14. A U.S. region known for deserts and states such as Arizona and New Mexico.