Vocab
a mixture of smoke, chemicals, and fog
smog
What country did the US gain independence from?
Britain
Canada's capital, Ottawa, is located in
Ontario
What physical features make up much of central Mexico?
plateaus and mountains
which European country established the most colonies in the Greater Antilles
Spain
members of an independent military force
guerrillas
gold
what resources in Canada provides pulp and newsprint?
forests
What early culture in Mexico did the Spanish conquer?
Aztec
Which country has a Communist government
Cuba
territory lived in and controlled by people from a different land
colony
which region is known for its dense population?
northeast
many Canadians moved from farms to cities to find
jobs
What factor helps classify Mexico as a developing nation?
Which country has remained at peace since independence?
Costa Rica
a large group of islands
archipelago
what three countries are part of NAFTA?
US, Mexico, Canada
The United States and Canada share which physical feature?
Rocky Mountains
Where are Mexico's fastest-growing industrial centers?
along the US border
Which country is an example of an isthmus?
Panama
a piece of land surrounded on three sides by water
peninsula
what physical feature does the Mississippi River and its tributaries drain?
Interior Plains
Canada's prime minister oversees the country's
parliament
Which of the following was a way in which the Spanish affected Mexico during the colonial times?
set up missions and taught about Christianity
Which of the following sentences about the region's economy is false?
A: Coffee and bananas are major export crops
B: The region has good energy resources
C: The region climate, land, and history attract many tourists
D: Most countries have limited economic development
B