Physical Geography
What continent are the United States and Canada located on?
North America
Which region was known as the Confederacy during the Civil War?
The South
Where are most Canadian settlements located?
Southern Canada, along the US border, along the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River
US and Canada were both colonies of...?
Great Britain
An unlawful use of force or threat to reach a political or social end
terrorism
Name one climate found in North America?
Humid continental, humid subtropical, tundra, semiarid, tropical, etc.
Which region is known as the “Gateway to America”?
The Northeast
Canada's two official languages
English and French
Who were the first inhabitants of North America?
Native Americans/nomads
the spread of cities into the surrounding area
urban sprawl
What is the main factor in where cities developed in North America?
Access to water
Which region is known as the “American Heartland”?
The Midwest
Which Canadian region includes British Columbia and the Rocky Mountains?
Pacific Provinces
What do you call the leader of the Canadian Government?
Prime Minister
The basic facilities and services needed for a community to function
infrastructure
The two largest mountain ranges in North America
Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains
Which region is associated with farming, ranching, tourism, and filmmaking?
The West
Canada's "breadbasket?"
Prairie Provinces
What type of government does the US have?
indirect democracy/republic
Communities where people could live and work
sustainable communities
What type of climate is found in the Northeast US and Southern Canada?
humid continental
This U.S. state has the most national parks, including Denali and Kenai Fjords, and is larger than the combined area of the 22 smallest states.
Alaska
What is considered Canada's economic powerhouse?
service industry
The first ten amendments to the US Constitution are called this
The Bill of Rights
What was the name of the US attack on Afghanistan following 9/11?
Operation Enduring Freedom