Intro to North America
Who is the president of the United States?
Joe Biden
The primary industries and financial activities that dominate each region.
Economic Activities
The Amazon Rainforest is an example of which type of climate zone?
Tropical
Religious persecution is an example of which factor: push or pull?
Push
Which Great Lake touches the city of Chicago?
Lake Michigan
Who is the president of Canada?
Justin Trudeau
Similar traits, such as language, religion, customs, and traditions that people share in a geographical region.
Cultural Aspects
A region with low precipitation and little vegetation is an example of which climate zone?
Dry
New job opportunities are an example of which factor: push or pull?
Pull
How many Great Lakes are there?
5 Great Lakes
How many countries make up North America?
23 Countries
The key physical features such as mountains, rivers, and climate differences within each region.
Antarctica is an example of which climate zone?
Polar
Is poverty an example of a push or pull factor?
Push
Which Great Lake is the largest by surface area and depth?
Lake Superior
What is the lowest point in North America?
Badwater Basin in Death Valley, California
The connections between geography, culture, and economy across the regions.
Interconnectedness
Which West Coast state is well known for its temperate climate?
California
Natural disasters are a push factor. Which category of push factors do naturals disasters fall into?
Environmental
Which Great Lake is the smallest by surface area? (Hint: Not the shallowest)
Lake Ontario
What is the highest point in North America?
Denali (Mount McKinley) in Alaska
A region is a geographic area with ________ characteristics.
Common/shared/similar
Continental
Corrupt leaders are a push factor. Which category does corrupt leadership fall into?
Political
Name the Great Lakes.
Superior, Michigan, Ontario, Huron, Erie