Political Boundaries

Multiple Choice:
1. What is a political boundary?
A) A line that shows where two countries, states, or cities are separated
B) the taxes you owe on your house
C) A type of economic activity
D) A road that connects two places

Short Answer:
2. Give one example of a political boundary in the United States.

True/False:
3. The boundary between Texas and Oklahoma is a political boundary.

Multiple Choice:
4. Why are political boundaries important?
A) They help organize land and show who is in charge of an area
B) They tell people what the weather will be like
C) They show where rivers flow
D) They explain why people trade

Short Answer:
5. How can political boundaries sometimes cause disagreements between countries?

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Economic Regions

Multiple Choice:
6. What is an economic region?
A) An area where people share similar jobs, industries, or resources
B) An area where everyone speaks the same language
C) An area with the same weather patterns
D) An area separated by a boundary line

True/False:
7. The Midwest in the United States is known as an economic region because it produces a lot of crops.

Short Answer:
8. Name one type of economic activity (like farming, fishing, or manufacturing) and the region where it might take place.

Multiple Choice:
9. Which of these is an example of an economic region?
A) The Rocky Mountains
B) The Corn Belt in the Midwest
C) The Mississippi River
D) The Grand Canyon

Short Answer:
10. Why do people in different economic regions often trade with each other?