1. There are how many continents on Earth?

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2. Define continent. ____________________________

3. What is the acronym for the continents? __________

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4. Name the 8 geographic regions. _________________

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5. What region is known for its old, eroded mountains?

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6. What region is known for its rolling flatlands with many rivers, broad river valleys, and grassy hills? ___________

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7. What region is known for its excellent harbors?

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8. What region is known for its flatland that gradually increases in elevation westward and its grasslands?

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9. What region is known for its fertile valleys?
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10. In which region would you find the Continental Divide?

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11. In which region would you find the lowest point in North America? ____________________________________

12. What region is known for its hills worn by erosion and hundreds of lakes carved by glaciers and the oldest rock formations in North America? ____________________

13. Which region is known for its high elevations and the directional flow of rivers? ______________________

14. Which region has an area of varying elevations containing isolated mountain ranges and Death Valley?

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15. Virginia is located in which two regions?

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16. List the regions by number.

1. _________________ 5. _________________

2._________________ 6. _________________

3. _________________ 7. _________________

4. _________________ 8.________________