Part 1
The Yucatan Peninsula is located in which country?
Mexico
One of the longest rivers in North America; flows from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.
Mississippi River
What is the climate in the Southwestern U.S?
Rainy and cool climate
Which are the three largest countries in North America by area?
United States, Canada, Mexico
Alaska is the largest U.S. state by land area.
True / False
True
The Panama Canal connects which two bodies of water?
Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
Five interconnected freshwater lakes between the U.S. and Canada; includes Lake Superior and Lake Erie.
Great Lakes
A fertile plain surrounded by mountain ranges in Mexico.
Central Mexican Plateau
A man-made canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Panama Canal
Which U.S. state is home to Death Valley, the lowest point in North America?
California
Which North American country has land in the Arctic Circle?
United States
Vast, flat agricultural area in the central U.S. and southern Canada.
Great Plains
Yucatan PeninsulaSoutheastern Mexico; features Mayan ruins and tropical climate.
Yucatan Peninsula
Connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean; vital for trade and transportation.
St. Lawrence River
The Caribbean islands are considered part of which continent?
North America
The Appalachian Mountains are located in which region of North America?
Eastern United States
A rocky region stretching across Canada; known for thin soil and rich mineral deposits.
Canadian Shield
Which country has the most lakes in the world, many of which are located in North America?
Canada
Found in the Pacific Northwest; known for volcanic activity.
Cascade Mountain Range
Which desert is found in the southwestern United States?
Mojave Desert
Sonoran Desert
Great Basin Desert
Which of these regions is covered by the Great Plains?
From Canada through the middle of the United States
Stretch across western North America from Canada to New Mexico; known for their high peaks and alpine terrain.
Rocky Mountains
Which of these countries is the smallest in North America by area?
El Salvador
Located in Alaska; includes Denali, the highest peak in North America.
Denali Range
What body of water borders Mexico to the east?
Gulf of Mexico