The General Geography of North America

Open Ended

Why is it important to study both the physical and human geography of North America?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are listed as major landforms in the United States and Canada?

• Eastern Lowlands

• Appalachian Highlands

• Deserts

• Western Mountains, Plateaus, and Basins

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a resource mentioned as important to the United States and Canada?

• Water supplies

• Forests

• Minerals

• Oil reserves

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a key feature of North America's physical geography?

• It is mostly covered by deserts.

• It has a variety of landscapes including mountains, forests, and lakes.

• It is entirely flat with no mountains.

• It is surrounded only by the Atlantic Ocean.

Multiple Choice

What was a crucial factor in the development of cities in the United States and Canada?

• Proximity to mountains

• Being close to water

• Access to forests

• Availability of minerals

Multiple Select

Which methods have the United States and Canada used to overcome the factor of distance?

• Waterways

• Railroads

• Highways

• Airports

Multiple Choice

What is one characteristic of Americans today according to the lesson?

• Most live in cities or suburbs

• Most are employed in agriculture

• Most speak Spanish as their first language

• Most live in rural areas

Open Ended

Explain how industrialization and urbanization changed the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Multiple Choice

Which event marked the beginning of settlers protesting against British control in the United States?

• The American Revolution

• The Civil War

• The movement westward

• Industrialization

Multiple Choice

Which region is described as the 'Gateway to America' and is very industrialized?

• The Northeast

• The South

• The Midwest

• The West

Multiple Choice

Which region of the United States is known as the 'American Heartland' and is a big producer of food?

• The Midwest

• The South

• The West

• The Northeast

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of the South region of the United States?

• Many natural resources

• Big agricultural industry

• Climate draws tourists and retirees

• Most rapidly growing region

Multiple Choice

Which transportation routes were important for the expansion and development of Canada?

• Railroads, canals, and roads

• Airports and highways

• Subways and ferries

• Bridges and tunnels

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the Metis people in Canada?

• People of mixed French and Native heritage

• People who speak both English and French

• People who live in rural areas

• People who practice both Protestant and Roman Catholic religions

Multiple Choice

What was the total number of deaths caused by the September 11 attacks?

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 3,000

• 4,000

Multiple Choice

What is one major difference between physical and human geography in North America?

• Physical geography focuses on natural features like mountains and rivers, while human geography studies population and culture.

• Physical geography studies only the weather, while human geography studies only animals.

• Physical geography is about cities, while human geography is about forests.

• Physical geography and human geography are the same thing.

Multiple Choice

What are the two official languages of Canada?

• French and Spanish
• Spanish and Japanese
• English and French
• French and Korean

Multiple Choice

What country or territory is this?

• UNITED STATES

• Greenland

• CANADA

• MEXICO