Basic Geography
What ocean is on the east coast of North America?
Atlantic ocean
What do we call land that is raised higher than the surrounding area but flat on top?
A) Plain
B) Mountain
C) Plateau
D) Valley
C) Plateau
Which mountains stretch from Canada to New Mexico?
A) Appalachians
B) Sierra Madre
C) Rocky Mountains
D) Andes
C) Rocky Mountains
The largest countries that make up North America.
Canada, Mexico, the United States
Which resource is found in abundance in the Canadian Shield?
A) Timber
B) Minerals like gold, copper, and iron
C) Oil and natural gas
D) Coral reefs
B) Minerals like gold, copper, and iron
What is the largest country in North America by land area. (Look at the map)
Canada
The rocky, mineral-rich area covering much of Canada is called the _____.
Canadian Shield
Which three oceans border North America?
A) Atlantic, Pacific, Indian
B) Pacific, Indian, Arctic
C) Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic
D) Atlantic, Southern, Arctic
C) Atlantic, Pacific, Artic
What nickname is given to the Great Plains because of farming?
A) Corn Belt
B) Breadbasket of North America
C) Wheat Zone
D) Grain Plains
B) Breadbasket of North America
How do cities and industries (Urban Development) affect North America’s natural landscape?
A) They increase rainfall
B) They create new mountains
C) They significantly alter ecosystems
D) They protect wildlife
C) They significantly alter ecosystems
What is the longest river in North America?
Mississippi River
Flat, fertile land perfect for farming in the center of North America is called the _____.
A) Interior Lowlands
B) Canadian Shield
C) Great Plains
D) Rocky Plateau
C) Great Plains
What region includes more than 7,000 islands, islets, reefs, and cays?
A) Great Plains
B) Eastern Region
C) Western Region
D) Caribbean
D) Caribbean
Which statement best describes conservation efforts in North America?
A) Forests are completely untouched by humans
B) Resources are used without limits
C) Laws and parks protect land and wildlife
D) Cities stop people from visiting nature
* Conservation - Taking care of and protecting the Earth's natural resources
C) Laws and parks protect land and wildlife
Example: National parks like Yellowstone and Banff protect important natural areas
Which ocean separates Asia and North America
Pacific Ocean
Moving countries due to war is an example of what?
Push factor
How many countries are in North America?
A) 3
B) 9
C) 25
D) 23
D) 23
Which mountains are located in Mexico and feature active volcanoes?
A) Rockies
B) Sierra Madre
C) Appalachians
D) Cascades
B) Sierra Madre
Forests in North America are valuable because they:
A) Provide coral reefs
B) Provide timber and wildlife habitats
C) Create deserts
D) Increase urban growth
B) Provide timber and wildlife habitats
There are 7 Continents. Which continent is missing?
North America
South America
Europe
Asia
Antarctica
Africa
Australia
Land that is frozen most of the year with little vegetation is called _____.
A) Arctic Tundra
B) Taiga
C) Desert
D) Prairie
A) Arctic Tundra
What rank is North America in size compared to other continents?
A) First
B) Third
C) Sixth
D) Fourth
B) Third
Which region includes the Appalachian Mountains and Atlantic coastal plain?
A) Western Region
B) Great Plains
C) Canadian Shield
D) Eastern Region
D) Eastern Region
Farming in the Great Plains is important because:
A) It produces coral reefs
B) It reduces desert growth
C) It produces food for millions worldwide
D) It prevents earthquakes
C) It produces food for millions worldwide