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THE MEANING OF THE U.S. FLAG
 The stars in the U.S. flag represent the 50
states and its stripes are the thirteen original
colonies.
 Each color has a meaning to the flag. The
white represents its purity and innocence.
Blue did not have a meaning until 1777. It
now stands for the chief, which is justice,
vigilance, and perseverance. Red is the
valor and the hardiness.
BODIES OF WATER SURROUNDING THE UNITED
STATES
 The Pacific Ocean borders the west coast of
the united states.
 The Atlantic Ocean borders the east coast of
the united states.
 The Gulf of Mexico borders Texas, Louisiana,
Mississippi, Alabama, Florida.
CHESAPEAKE BAY
 Is the largest estuaries in the United States!
 More than 150 rivers and streams end here
and it is connected to the Atlantic Ocean.
 The states that border Chesapeake bay are
Virginia and Maryland.
PUGET SOUND
 Washington is the only state that borders it
and it is shared with Canada.
 It also connects to the Pacific Ocean
 It is the second largest estuary.
GREAT SALT LAKE
 It is found in Utah, you can’t drink water from
this lake because of it’s saltiness.
 It believed to be created by an iceberg that
was left from the last ice age.
 Due to the saltiness of the lake there is a
limited amount of aquatic life.
NIAGARA FALLS
 The Niagara Falls is actually 3 different falls.
 Canada and the state of New York border it.
 The water from the falls flows into the great
lakes.
THE GREAT LAKES
 The Great Lakes are actually 5 lakes.
 Their names are Superior, Michigan, Huron,
Erie, Ontario.
 The lakes are also used as a natural border
between the United States and Canada.
THE MISSOURI RIVER
 Missouri River- is one of the longests river in
the United States, it also flows into the
Mississippi River.
 It flows through 7 states.
 The name Missouri means those who have
dug out canoes.
THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
 The name Mississippi was given to it by
Indians it means big river.
 It runs through 10 states and it ends at the
gulf of Mexico.
THE OHIO RIVER
 Runs through 6 states
 And has 20 dams
THE COLORADO RIVER
 Runs thru 7 states
 Forms a border between Arizona and
California
THE HUDSON RIVER
 The Iroquois called it the Mohegan
 Creates the border between new jersey and
New York
 The Hudson river also connects to the
Mohawk river.
THE COLOMBIA RIVER
 This river begins in Canada and ends up in
the Pacific Ocean
 The Colombia river connects to the snake
river .
 It is also known as big river.
THE RIO GRANDE
 This river serves as a natural border between
the state of Texas and Mexico.
 This river begins in Colorado and ends in the
Gulf of Mexico.
UNITED STATES FACTS
 As of July 2011 its population was 313,232,044.
 Based on land area the U. S. is the largest country in
the world.
 44 presidents have lead the United States, as of
today.
 The new president is Barack Obama and he is
serving his second term.
 George Washington was the 1st president of the
United States.
 Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States.
SOME PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES
UNITED STATES RIVERS
 There is more than 250,000 rivers.
 For example the Mississippi is one of the
largest rivers in the Unites States.
 One of the longest rivers is Missouri, which
flows approximately 2,500 miles.
CHESAPEAKE BAY IS THE LARGEST _____ IN THE
U.S.
River Estuary
Delta Ocean
CHESAPEAKE BAY IS THE LARGEST _____ IN THE
U.S.
River Estuary
Delta Ocean
Wrong!
Chesapeak
e Bay is the
largest
estuary in
the U.S.
CHESAPEAKE BAY IS THE LARGEST _____ IN THE
U.S.
River Estuary
Delta Ocean
Right!
Chesapeak
e Bay is the
largest
estuary in
the U.S.!
THE GREAT SALT LAKE FOUND IN TEXAS IS VERY
SALTY.
True False
THE GREAT SALT LAKE FOUND IN TEXAS IS VERY
SALTY.
True False
Incorrect!
The Great
Salt Lake is
very salty,
but it is in
Utah, not
Texas
THE GREAT SALT LAKE FOUND IN TEXAS IS VERY
SALTY.
True False
Correct!
The Great
Salt Lake is
located in
Utah, not
Texas.
THE WESTERN COAST OF THE UNITED STATES IS
SURROUNDED BY WHICH BODY OF WATER?
Pacific
Ocean
Atlantic
Ocean
Indian
Ocean
Mississippi
River
THE WESTERN COAST OF THE UNITED STATES IS
SURROUNDED BY WHICH BODY OF WATER?
Pacific
Ocean
Atlantic
Ocean
Indian
Ocean
Mississippi
River
Sorry! The
West coast
of the U.S.
is
surrounded
by the
Pacific
Ocean.
THE WESTERN COAST OF THE UNITED STATES IS
SURROUNDED BY WHICH BODY OF WATER?
Pacific
Ocean
Atlantic
Ocean
Indian
Ocean
Mississippi
River
Right! The
Pacific
Ocean
surrounds
the West
coast of the
U.S.!
WHAT OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A GREAT
LAKE?
A. Ontario B. Huron
C. Erie D. Ohio
WHAT OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A GREAT
LAKE?
A. Ontario B. Huron
C. Erie D. Ohio
Wrong!
This is in
fact one of
the Great
Lakes.
WHAT OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A GREAT
LAKE?
A. Ontario B. Huron
C. Erie D. Ohio
Right! The
Ohio River
is not a
Great
Lake.
LET’S TEST YOU…
WHICH RIVER IS THE LARGEST AND WHICH IS
THE LONGEST?
A. Mississippi;
Missouri
B. Lake Erie;
Rio Grande
C. Mississippi;
Colorado
D. Missouri;
Hudson
DON’T GIVE UP!
THE UNITED STATES HAS HAD 50 PRESIDENTS.
True False
SORRY
ARE YOU CHEATING?
WHAT IS THE CAPITAL OF THE UNITED STATES?
A. New York City B. Austin
C. Washington
D.C.
D. Los Angeles
NOT QUITE
YOU’RE A GENIUS!
WHO WAS THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES?
A
.
B.
Benjamin Franklin George Washington
WHOOPS!
YES!
HOW MANY TERMS HAS PRESIDENT BARACK
OBAMA SERVED?
One Two
HOW MANY TERMS HAS PRESIDENT BARACK
OBAMA SERVED?
One Two
Wrong!
Barak
Obama is
serving his
second
term!
HOW MANY TERMS HAS PRESIDENT BARACK
OBAMA SERVED?
One Two
You sure
know your
stuff!
WORDS TO KNOW
 Topography:
A description of the surface features of
a region, both natural and man-made
Hills and
Mountains
Valley
s
Lakes, rivers,
and streams
Roads,
railroads,
and
landfills
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT AN EXAMPLE
OF TOPOGRAPHY?
A. B.
C. D.
AWESOME!
Though man-
made, Mount
Rushmore in
South Dakota is
not a topographic
feature of the
United States.
 Gulf: a sea or ocean partly enclosed
by land.
 Plain: an open area of land without
any trees.
 Delta: a flat triangular area at the
end of a river that separates into
several other areas.
 Desert: a region of dry land with
little to no vegetation.
More words to know…
Example
Gulf
s
Delta
Plain
Desert
THE FOLLOWING ARE EXAMPLES
OF GULFS:
True or
False?
A DELTA IS_____
A. Dry area with little or no vegetation.
B. A triangular area of water at the mouth of a
river that separates into several different
areas.
C. A flat area of land with no trees.
D. A body of water, a sea or ocean, partially
surrounded by land.
YOU’RE RIGHT!
U.S. GEOGRAPHY TRIVIA QUESTIONS
Let’s see how much you know about the
United States!
US GEOGRAPHY QUIZ
New Mexico
Pennsylvania New York
Maine
In which state would you find the Niagara Falls?
US GEOGRAPHY QUIZ
New Mexico
Pennsylvania New York
Maine
In which state would you find the Niagara Falls?
Correct!!
Niagara Falls is in northern
New York, but part of
Niagara Falls in in Canada
US GEOGRAPHY QUIZ
New Mexico
Pennsylvania New York
Maine
In which state would you find the Niagara Falls?
Incorrect!!
Niagara Falls is in northern
New York, but part of
Niagara Falls in in Canada
US GEOGRAPHY QUIZ
In which state would you find the bulk of the Ozarks?
US GEOGRAPHY QUIZ
In which state would you find the bulk of the Ozarks?
US GEOGRAPHY QUIZ
In which state would you find the bulk of the Ozarks?
Incorrect!!
The Ozarks is a mountain
range and plateau. The
Ozarks fill 60,000 sq miles of
the USA
The bubble rock is located in which state?
US Geo Quiz
The bubble rock is located in which state?
Maine
Minnesota None of these
Missouri
US Geo Quiz
Correct!!
Bubble Rock is an
enormous rock
balanced on the edge of
a cliff. But how did it get
there…
The bubble rock is located in which state?
Maine
Minnesota None of these
Missouri
US Geo Quiz
Incorrect!!
Bubble Rock is an
enormous rock
balanced on the edge of
a cliff. But how did it get
there…
The Mount St. Helens is located in what
state?
Nebraska
North Dakota Washington
California
The Mount St. Helens is located in what
state?
Nebraska
North Dakota Washington
CaliforniaCORRECT!!!!
Mount St. Helens is
located in Washington.
The Mount St. Helens is located in what
state?
Nebraska
North Dakota Washington
CaliforniaIncorrect!
Mount St. Helens is
located in Washington.
TUTORIAL QUIZ!!
U.S. STATES TUTORIAL!
US States as Countries
of Equal Population

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Project 6 team 1

  • 1.
  • 2. THE MEANING OF THE U.S. FLAG  The stars in the U.S. flag represent the 50 states and its stripes are the thirteen original colonies.  Each color has a meaning to the flag. The white represents its purity and innocence. Blue did not have a meaning until 1777. It now stands for the chief, which is justice, vigilance, and perseverance. Red is the valor and the hardiness.
  • 3. BODIES OF WATER SURROUNDING THE UNITED STATES  The Pacific Ocean borders the west coast of the united states.  The Atlantic Ocean borders the east coast of the united states.  The Gulf of Mexico borders Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida.
  • 4. CHESAPEAKE BAY  Is the largest estuaries in the United States!  More than 150 rivers and streams end here and it is connected to the Atlantic Ocean.  The states that border Chesapeake bay are Virginia and Maryland.
  • 5. PUGET SOUND  Washington is the only state that borders it and it is shared with Canada.  It also connects to the Pacific Ocean  It is the second largest estuary.
  • 6. GREAT SALT LAKE  It is found in Utah, you can’t drink water from this lake because of it’s saltiness.  It believed to be created by an iceberg that was left from the last ice age.  Due to the saltiness of the lake there is a limited amount of aquatic life.
  • 7. NIAGARA FALLS  The Niagara Falls is actually 3 different falls.  Canada and the state of New York border it.  The water from the falls flows into the great lakes.
  • 8. THE GREAT LAKES  The Great Lakes are actually 5 lakes.  Their names are Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, Ontario.  The lakes are also used as a natural border between the United States and Canada.
  • 9. THE MISSOURI RIVER  Missouri River- is one of the longests river in the United States, it also flows into the Mississippi River.  It flows through 7 states.  The name Missouri means those who have dug out canoes.
  • 10. THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER  The name Mississippi was given to it by Indians it means big river.  It runs through 10 states and it ends at the gulf of Mexico.
  • 11. THE OHIO RIVER  Runs through 6 states  And has 20 dams
  • 12. THE COLORADO RIVER  Runs thru 7 states  Forms a border between Arizona and California
  • 13. THE HUDSON RIVER  The Iroquois called it the Mohegan  Creates the border between new jersey and New York  The Hudson river also connects to the Mohawk river.
  • 14. THE COLOMBIA RIVER  This river begins in Canada and ends up in the Pacific Ocean  The Colombia river connects to the snake river .  It is also known as big river.
  • 15. THE RIO GRANDE  This river serves as a natural border between the state of Texas and Mexico.  This river begins in Colorado and ends in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • 16. UNITED STATES FACTS  As of July 2011 its population was 313,232,044.  Based on land area the U. S. is the largest country in the world.  44 presidents have lead the United States, as of today.  The new president is Barack Obama and he is serving his second term.  George Washington was the 1st president of the United States.  Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States.
  • 17. SOME PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES
  • 18. UNITED STATES RIVERS  There is more than 250,000 rivers.  For example the Mississippi is one of the largest rivers in the Unites States.  One of the longest rivers is Missouri, which flows approximately 2,500 miles.
  • 19. CHESAPEAKE BAY IS THE LARGEST _____ IN THE U.S. River Estuary Delta Ocean
  • 20. CHESAPEAKE BAY IS THE LARGEST _____ IN THE U.S. River Estuary Delta Ocean Wrong! Chesapeak e Bay is the largest estuary in the U.S.
  • 21. CHESAPEAKE BAY IS THE LARGEST _____ IN THE U.S. River Estuary Delta Ocean Right! Chesapeak e Bay is the largest estuary in the U.S.!
  • 22. THE GREAT SALT LAKE FOUND IN TEXAS IS VERY SALTY. True False
  • 23. THE GREAT SALT LAKE FOUND IN TEXAS IS VERY SALTY. True False Incorrect! The Great Salt Lake is very salty, but it is in Utah, not Texas
  • 24. THE GREAT SALT LAKE FOUND IN TEXAS IS VERY SALTY. True False Correct! The Great Salt Lake is located in Utah, not Texas.
  • 25. THE WESTERN COAST OF THE UNITED STATES IS SURROUNDED BY WHICH BODY OF WATER? Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean Indian Ocean Mississippi River
  • 26. THE WESTERN COAST OF THE UNITED STATES IS SURROUNDED BY WHICH BODY OF WATER? Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean Indian Ocean Mississippi River Sorry! The West coast of the U.S. is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean.
  • 27. THE WESTERN COAST OF THE UNITED STATES IS SURROUNDED BY WHICH BODY OF WATER? Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean Indian Ocean Mississippi River Right! The Pacific Ocean surrounds the West coast of the U.S.!
  • 28. WHAT OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A GREAT LAKE? A. Ontario B. Huron C. Erie D. Ohio
  • 29. WHAT OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A GREAT LAKE? A. Ontario B. Huron C. Erie D. Ohio Wrong! This is in fact one of the Great Lakes.
  • 30. WHAT OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A GREAT LAKE? A. Ontario B. Huron C. Erie D. Ohio Right! The Ohio River is not a Great Lake.
  • 32. WHICH RIVER IS THE LARGEST AND WHICH IS THE LONGEST? A. Mississippi; Missouri B. Lake Erie; Rio Grande C. Mississippi; Colorado D. Missouri; Hudson
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  • 35. THE UNITED STATES HAS HAD 50 PRESIDENTS. True False
  • 36. SORRY
  • 38. WHAT IS THE CAPITAL OF THE UNITED STATES? A. New York City B. Austin C. Washington D.C. D. Los Angeles
  • 41. WHO WAS THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES? A . B. Benjamin Franklin George Washington
  • 43. YES!
  • 44. HOW MANY TERMS HAS PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA SERVED? One Two
  • 45. HOW MANY TERMS HAS PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA SERVED? One Two Wrong! Barak Obama is serving his second term!
  • 46. HOW MANY TERMS HAS PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA SERVED? One Two You sure know your stuff!
  • 47. WORDS TO KNOW  Topography: A description of the surface features of a region, both natural and man-made Hills and Mountains Valley s Lakes, rivers, and streams Roads, railroads, and landfills
  • 48. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT AN EXAMPLE OF TOPOGRAPHY? A. B. C. D.
  • 49.
  • 50. AWESOME! Though man- made, Mount Rushmore in South Dakota is not a topographic feature of the United States.
  • 51.  Gulf: a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land.  Plain: an open area of land without any trees.  Delta: a flat triangular area at the end of a river that separates into several other areas.  Desert: a region of dry land with little to no vegetation. More words to know… Example
  • 53. THE FOLLOWING ARE EXAMPLES OF GULFS: True or False?
  • 54.
  • 55.
  • 56. A DELTA IS_____ A. Dry area with little or no vegetation. B. A triangular area of water at the mouth of a river that separates into several different areas. C. A flat area of land with no trees. D. A body of water, a sea or ocean, partially surrounded by land.
  • 57.
  • 59. U.S. GEOGRAPHY TRIVIA QUESTIONS Let’s see how much you know about the United States!
  • 60. US GEOGRAPHY QUIZ New Mexico Pennsylvania New York Maine In which state would you find the Niagara Falls?
  • 61. US GEOGRAPHY QUIZ New Mexico Pennsylvania New York Maine In which state would you find the Niagara Falls? Correct!! Niagara Falls is in northern New York, but part of Niagara Falls in in Canada
  • 62. US GEOGRAPHY QUIZ New Mexico Pennsylvania New York Maine In which state would you find the Niagara Falls? Incorrect!! Niagara Falls is in northern New York, but part of Niagara Falls in in Canada
  • 63. US GEOGRAPHY QUIZ In which state would you find the bulk of the Ozarks?
  • 64. US GEOGRAPHY QUIZ In which state would you find the bulk of the Ozarks?
  • 65. US GEOGRAPHY QUIZ In which state would you find the bulk of the Ozarks? Incorrect!! The Ozarks is a mountain range and plateau. The Ozarks fill 60,000 sq miles of the USA
  • 66. The bubble rock is located in which state? US Geo Quiz
  • 67. The bubble rock is located in which state? Maine Minnesota None of these Missouri US Geo Quiz Correct!! Bubble Rock is an enormous rock balanced on the edge of a cliff. But how did it get there…
  • 68. The bubble rock is located in which state? Maine Minnesota None of these Missouri US Geo Quiz Incorrect!! Bubble Rock is an enormous rock balanced on the edge of a cliff. But how did it get there…
  • 69. The Mount St. Helens is located in what state? Nebraska North Dakota Washington California
  • 70. The Mount St. Helens is located in what state? Nebraska North Dakota Washington CaliforniaCORRECT!!!! Mount St. Helens is located in Washington.
  • 71. The Mount St. Helens is located in what state? Nebraska North Dakota Washington CaliforniaIncorrect! Mount St. Helens is located in Washington.
  • 72. TUTORIAL QUIZ!! U.S. STATES TUTORIAL! US States as Countries of Equal Population