8 Geographic Regions of North America

Explore North America's 8 geographic regions! Identify landforms like mountains and plains with our fun worksheet.

1. Number 8 is which Geographic Region? Interior Lowlands Great Plains Appalachian Mountains Coastal Plain 2. Number 4 is which Geographic Region? Interior Lowlands Great Plains Appalachian Mountains Coastal Plain 3. Number 5 is which Geographic Region? Interior Lowlands Great Plains Basin and Range Coastal Range 4. Number 2 is which Geographic Region? Interior Lowlands Great Plains Basin and Range Appalachian Mountains 5. Number 7 is which Geographic Region? Interior Lowlands Great Plains Basin and Range Appalachian Mountains 6. Number 3 is which Geographic Region? Interior Lowlands Rocky Mountains Basin and Range Appalachian Mountains 7. Number 6 is which Geographic Region? Coastal Plain Rocky Mountains Basin and Range Appalachian Mountains 8. Number 1 is which Geographic Region? Coastal Plain Rocky Mountains Canadian Shield Appalachian Mountains Match the Geographical Region on the left to its correct description on the right. Coastal Plain Broad lowlands with excellent harbors Appalachian Mountains Old, eroded mountains; oldest in North America Interior Lowlands Rolling hills with many rivers and river valleys Rocky Mountains rugged, steep mountains that are snow capped most of the year; high elevations This geographical region features deserts and plateaus. It is also home to Death Valley Coastal Range Basin Range Rocky Mountains Coastal Plain This geographical region is known for being extremely flat and having a lot of tornados. Great Plains Interior Lowlands Canadian Shield Coastal Range This geographical region is home to thousands of lakes formed by glaciers. Interior Lowlands Great Plains Canadian Shield Basin Range Portsmouth, Virginia is located in which geographical region? In 3-5 sentences, explain different features of this region. Where is it located? What can you find in this region? Do you enjoy living in this region? Why or why not?