Mountains
What is a "neighborhood" of mountains called?
A mountain RANGE
What is the name of the river that runs through Virginia?
The James River
How many Great Lakes are there?
5
What mountain range is the oldest in North America?
The Appalachian Mountains
What ocean borders the EAST coast of the United States?
The Atlantic Ocean
What mountain is located in the EASTERN part of our country?
The Appalachian Mountains
What does "Rio Grande" mean in English?
"Big River"
What two countries are the Great Lakes in?
The United States and Canada
Why are the Rocky Mountains so much taller than the Appalachian mountains?
The Rocky mountains are not as old as the Appalachian Mountains.
What does "border" mean?
It runs along or between land; it acts like a fence
What do we call the land that is between two mountains? (Hint: we live in one)
A valley
Which river is the longest in our country?
The Mississippi River
Why are they called the "Great" lakes?
Because they are so large.
What is the name of the path that people hike through the mountain range located in the EASTERN part of our country?
The Appalachian Trail
How many COUNTRIES make up North America? Can you name them?
3: Canada, the United States/America, Mexico
Which mountain range is located in the WESTERN part of our country?
The Rocky Mountains
What does the Rio Grande River "do"?
It is the border between Texas and Mexico.
How long can one DROP of water remain in Lake Superior?
200 years
How long is the Appalachian Trail?
2,000 miles
What ocean borders the WESTERN coast of the United States?
The Pacific Ocean
What is the name of the valley that we live in?
The Shenandoah Valley
In which STATE does the Mississippi River end?
Mississippi
Can you name 2 of the Great Lakes?
Lake Superior, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario
How old are the Appalachian Mountains?
480 million years
What is the tallest mountain in the World?
(If you do not get this right, you will not lose any points)
Mt. Everest