North America Geography Flashcard (GL)

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What is the Appalachian Mountains?

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The oldest mountain range in North America and stretching on the east coast.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the Great Lakes? Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Lake Tahoe, Lake Erie

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Lake Tahoe

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What does the Panama Canal connect and why is it important??

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Atlantic and Pacific Ocean, shortcut for global trade and promotes interdependence

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Which mountain range is the largest in North America, stretching down from southern Canada to New Mexico on the west coast?

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Rocky Mountains

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What is the second longest river in North America?

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Mississippi River

Front

Which of the following is the longest river in the U.S. and why are they significant??
Mississippi River - supports agriculture
Missouri River - connect the interior U.S. to domestic and international markets
Colorado River - supports fishing industries
Rio Grande - transportation

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Missouri River - connect the interior U.S. to domestic and international markets

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What type of landform is the Sonoran Desert?

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Hot, dry/arid region with lots of biodiversity and two rainy seasons

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What is a canal MOST used for?

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Transporting/the movement of goods, ideas, products, and people

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What is a peninsula and which one can be found in Central America? A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides, A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides and Yucatan Peninsula, A large body of water, Alaskan Peninsula, A mountain range, Florida Peninsula

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A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides and Yucatan Peninsula.

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Which of the following countries is NOT a part of North America? Canada, Mexico, Brazil, United States

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Brazil