Regions of North America

This region has a rocky landscape and an "astounding" number of lakes.

• West

• Great Plains

• Canadian Shield

• East

• Caribbean

The tundra is a common biome in this region.

• West

• Great Plains

• Canadian Shield

• East

• Caribbean

This region is characterized by a raised but flat plateau.

• West

• Great Plains

• Canadian Shield

• East

• Caribbean

This region has low temperatures, ice and snow, and few trees.

• West

• Great Plains

• Canadian Shield

• East

• Caribbean

This region has more than 7,000 islands.

• West

• Great Plains

• Canadian Shield

• East

• Caribbean

This region's islands have varied terrain. Some are flat and sandy while others are rocky and volcanic.

• West

• Great Plains

• Canadian Shield

• East

• Caribbean

This region includes the coral reef biome that is home to many animals.

• West

• Great Plains

• Canadian Shield

• East

• Caribbean

This region is called the "Breadbasket of North America."

• West

• Great Plains

• Canadian Shield

• East

• Caribbean

This region is home to rich deposits of oil and natural gas.

• West

• Great Plains

• Canadian Shield

• East

• Caribbean

The rich soil in this region was created when glaciers retreated during the last glacial period.

• West

• Great Plains

• Canadian Shield

• East

• Caribbean