United States Geography
How many states make up the United States
50
How many white and red stripes are on the American flag?
13
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
The study of the world, its people, and the landscape they create:
Geography
What country is both an island and a continent?
Australia
Which state is located the furthest west?
Alaska
What animal is the symbol of the United States?
bald eagle
What is the name of the leaf on the Canadian flag?
Maple leaf
What are the 5 themes of geography?
movement, region, human-environment interaction, location, place
What is the primary difference between ocean water and fresh water?
salt
What is the longest river in the USA?
Mississippi River, Colorado River, Rio Grande River, or Missouri River?
Missouri River
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
How many territories does Canada have?
3
A general description of where a place is located:
Relative location
Machu Picchu belonged to which South American civilization?
the Incas
Which two oceans border the United States?
Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean
President's Day is celebrated in which month?
February (third Monday of Feb)
How many provinces does Canada have?
10
A specific description of where a place is located:
absolute location
FALSE
How many time zones are in the Continental United States?
4 (eastern, central, mountain, pacific)
Where did Japan bomb the United States Navy on December 7, 1941?
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Where is the CN Tower located?
Toronto
Name all the hemispheres:
What is Mrs. Bailey's middle name?
Michael