Geography of the Americas
This is a body of water with land surrounding it on three sides.
Bay
What are the 4 directions on a compass?
North, South, East, West
What country is on the southern border of the United States?
Mexico
This is the main language of people in Brazil
Portuguese
This is the number of states in the United States
50
This is where the land meet the sea
Coast
This river is the second longest in the United States
Mississippi River
How many countries are in Central America?
seven
This is the longest mountain range in the world, and they lay mainly in the country of Argentina
Andes Mountains
These are the two main mountain ranges that are in the United States and Canada.
Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains
This is an area of very hot, dry land that gets very little water
Desert
The Appalachian Mountains are located where in the US?
Eastern part of the US, especially in West Virginia
What country in Central America has rainforests and the deepest lake in Central America, Lake Atitlan?
Guatemala
A very concerning problem facing the Amazon Rainforest is this
Cutting down trees and clearing the forest for lumber, farming, and ranching.
This is the capital of Mexico
Mexico City
An area safe on the water for boats and ships to park and stay
Harbor
The US is made up of 50 states. What is Canda made up of?
Provinces and territories
Name two other countries in Central America.
El Salvador, Honduras, Belize, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama
This is the drink that Colombia is famous for.
Coffee
The reason why the soil is so good in Mexico for farming is because of this
It is mixed with ash from the volcanoes
A large, flat, grassy area, with little to no trees or other plants. Often the home to buffalo or antelope.
Prairie
What land features can you find in Canada?
Mountains and Plains
This is the biggest country in South America
Brazil
These are the two seasons that Venezuela experiences.
Rainy and Dry
These are the three territories in the northwestern part of Canada.
Yukon, Nunavut, and Northwest Territories