Vocab
The cultivation of seafood
Aquaculture
Where does most of Canada’s population lives?
Near the US boarder in the Great Lakes region
Which region of the US is the most diverse, due to previously being a gateway for immigrants?
Northeast
Which civilization was NOT present in Mexico prior to the arrival of Europeans?
a. The Olmec
b. The Maya
c. The Aztecs
d. The Inuit
Inuit
What countries are considered part of North America
US, Mexico, and Canada
An area of a country in which trade restrictions do not apply
Free trade zone
Which French-speaking province considered separating from Canada in 1995?
Quebec
There is a high density of people claiming German ancestry living in what region of the US?
Midwest
The Occidental and Oriental are two ranges of the ______ mountains in Mexico
Sierra Madre
Which natural wonder sits on the US-Canadian border and near the Great Lakes?
A mild climate region in the southern and southwestern portions of the United States
Sunbelt
Instead of states, Canada has what?
Provinces and territories
What major desert is located in Califronia?
Mojave
The Mississippi flows into what body of water that is boarded by 2 countries
Gulf of Mexico
The Rio Grande river borders what two countries?
US and Mexico
A large population concentration made up of several large and many smaller cities
Megalopolis
Which region is known as the “Breadbasket of Canada”?
The Canadian Prairie
The Mississippi River has many of these feeding into it
Tributaries
The “Mexican Riviera” is a _______ region.
Perceptual
What landform covers much of central Mexico and includes Mexico City?
Mexican Plateau
A city that dominates a country's culture, economy and government. Usually the capital.
Primate city
What is the largest physical geographical region in Canada?
Canadian Shield
Northwest
Southeast
Southwest
Midwest
West
What region in Mexico is known for being the home to multiple Ancient Civilizations?
Yucatan Peninsula
- Population of 336 million
- 3rd largest country by population & land area
- Constitution-based federal republic
US