Landforms & Waterways
What mountain range runs through western North America?
Rocky Mountains
What climate zone covers northern Canada?
Tundra
What is it called when people move from farms to cities?
Urbanization
What trade agreement connects the U.S., Mexico, and Canada?
USMCA
What is the spread of ideas between cultures called?
Cultural Diffusion
Which river forms part of the border between the U.S. and Mexico?
Rio Grande
What type of climate is found in southern Mexico?
Tropical
What is irrigation used for?
Farming in dry areas
Which country has the largest oil reserves in North America?
Canada
What is a renewable resource?
One that can be replaced naturally
Name the five freshwater lakes shared by the U.S. and Canada.
Great Lakes
What factor most affects North America’s climate?
Latitude
What do people use air conditioning and heating for?
Adapting to climate extremes
What natural resource is vital to Mexico’s economy?
Petroleum (oil)
What term means the number of people per square mile?
Population Density
What flat region in central North America is known for agriculture?
Great Plains
Which U.S. region has a Mediterranean climate?
California Coast
Why do most Canadians live near the U.S. border?
Milder climate and trade opportunities
What economic system is based on private ownership and competition?
Free Enterprise
What type of government does Canada have?
Constitutional Monarchy
What Canadian landform is rich in minerals and forests?
Canadian Shield
Which current warms the East Coast of North America?
Gulf Stream
Name one way humans have modified the environment in North America.
Building dams, canals, or highways
Which U.S. river is most important for transportation of goods?
Mississippi River
What are the three largest countries in North America?
United States, Canada, Mexico