USI 2c Geography

1. What are the major bodies of water in the U.S.?

Rivers ________________________________

Oceans _______________________________

Lakes ________________________________

Gulf _________________________________

2. How have the bodies of water helped trade, transportation and settlement?

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P. 2 What I must Know

COMPLETE THE SENTENCES:

1. The Colorado River was explored by the ___________.
2. The Rio Grande forms the border with ____________.
3. The Pacific Ocean was an early _______________ route.
4. The Gulf of Mexico provided the French and Spanish with exploration trade routes to ______________ and other parts of America.

Why are bodies of water in the U.S. so important?

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Important Facts to Remember:

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• Make sure you can locate all of the bodies of water on a map. Use the map in your social studies folder.