Physical Aspects
Which oceans lie on the eastern and western boundaries of North America?
Eastern: Atlantic Ocean
Western: Pacific Ocean
Which crop does North America produce more than any other?
Corn
Which North American country has the largest Indigenous population?
Mexico
How many independent countries are there in North America?
23
Which mountain range contains Denali, the highest peak in North America?
Alaska Range
What is the largest economic sector for many Caribbean islands?
Tourism
What does "diverse" mean and why is it often used to describe North America?
"Diverse" = a wide variety of different people, things, or ideas
North America is described as diverse due to its significant history of migration and mixing of multicultural societies (answers may vary).
What are the four environmental crises North America commonly faces?
Heat Waves
Severe Storms
Floods
Drought
Which region of North America is primarily dry with deserts and steppes?
What are three major minerals extracted in North America?
Major: Coal, Iron, Copper
More: Gold, Silver
Historically-speaking, why is Spanish the second most spoken language in North America?
Spain colonized much of southern North America. It continues to be spoken in regions throughout the continent.
Central America's short, fast-flowing rivers are commonly used to generate what type of renewable energy?
Hydroelectric power
The Grand Canyon is a part of which topographical zone of North America?
Western Mountains & Plateaus
What is the main benefit of the Panama Canal?
It drastically shortens shipping routes in the Americas.
Approximately what percentage of people in the United States are first- or second-generation immigrants? (guesses within 5 percent will be awarded the points)
About 26%
Name one reason why North America has such a wide variety of climates.
Its large size, wide range of latitudes, varied elevations/topography, or influence of surrounding oceans
Explain two major differences between the mountain ranges in east and the mountain ranges in the west in North America.
Western mountains are younger, taller, and more rugged; eastern mountains are older, lower, and more eroded.
Give two reasons why many industries are located near major cities, ports, or transportation routes.
Easier transportation, access to workers, access to markets, or easier trade
What are two major events or processes in North American history that played a role in shaping its diverse and multicultural societies?
European Colonization
Mass Immigration Waves of 1820-1920
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Modern Immigration
An experienced farmer wants plant wheat on a large scale in a new location. What region of North America should she choose and why?
The Central Plains (Great Plains also accepted) due to its flat land and fertile soil.