Regions, Rivers, Mountains & Features

peninsula

A piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides.

gulf

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land

bay

part of a large body of water that is smaller than a gulf

plateau

an area of high, flat land

plain

a large area of flat land with few trees

lake

a body of water completely surrounded by land

island

a piece of land surrounded by water

mountain

A landform with high elevation and high relief.

river

A large stream

coast plain

flat grasslands along the ocean

Appalachian Mountains

These mountains are eroding and old and stretch from Canada to Alabama.

Rocky Mountains

These mountains are the tallest in North America, stretching from Canada to New Mexico.

Interior Lowlands

The "Breadbasket of America" includes rolling flat lands, rivers, rich soil, and is ideal for farming.

Coastal Plains

Broad lowlands along the Atlantic coast, full of excellent harbors.

Great Plains

Flat grasslands that gradually rise west towards the Rocky Mountains.

Basin & Range

Mountains and deserts, including Death Valley, the lowest and hottest location in the United States.

Coastal Range

Rugged mountains and valleys along the Pacific coast, full of vineyards and beautiful views.

Canadian Shield

Includes the oldest rock formations in North America, full of lakes carved by glaciers.

Natural Resource

Anything in the environment that humans use.

Human Resource

People who work to produce goods and services

Capital Resource

A tool, machine, or building that people use to produce goods and services