North America
How many countries reside in North America?
There are 23 countries in North America.
Which oceans surround North America?
Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Ocean
Much of middle America is covered in flat areas called _____________.
The Great Plains
Where am I?
Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco
Describe the region’s major landforms, bodies of water and climates.
North America has a wide variety of landforms, bodies of water, and climates. Much of the U.S is covered in the Great Plains, while the west has higher elevations. North America is home to some of the largest rivers in the World, while the Great Lakes contain much of Earth’s freshwater. Lastly, because of the size of North America the climates range from extremely cold to hot and dry.
Name the four largest countries in North America.
The Hudson Bay is the ______ largest bay in the world.
The Great Plains are suitable for agriculture because of its _________ and _______.
temperate climate and rich soil
Where am I?
French Quarter
New Orleans
What makes the Great Plains an important area for agriculture and energy?
The same land that produces rich soil for farming also produces vast amounts of oil and natural gas.
Which North American country is the largest?
Canada
Which river is famed for carving out the Grand Canyon?
Colorado River
What is the climate in the Great Basin?
The climate is mostly dry and sandy with very little rainfall.
Where am I?
Grand Ole Opry
Nashville, Tennessee
What does the shortage of certain resources mean for the people who live in the West?
The shortage of certain resources in the west might mean a lack of electricity, fuel, heat, and water for human use.
North America is the ______ largest continent in size and the fourth largest in population.
Third
North Americas largest two rivers are ________ and ________.
Mississippi and Missouri
Name three of the largest mountain ranges found in North America?
Rocky Mountains, Appalachian Mountains, Sierra Nevada Mountains, Alaska Range
Where am I?
Hollywood Sign
Los Angeles
Why is the Mexican Plateau important to the country’s economy?
The soil within the Mexican Plateau is important to the economy because of the cash groups that grow there.
Northern and Western
Name all five great lakes.
Huron, Superior, Michigan, Erie, Ontario
Name two large landforms in Mexico.
Sierra Madre mountains, The Mexican Plateau, and the Volcano Pico de Orizaba.
Where am I?
Times Square
New York
Describe the climate throughout North America.
Much of North America has a temperate climate. The further north you go the colder the climate. The further south you go it gets humid and hot. The climate also changes depending on the elevation.