Physical Geography of the US and Canada

The St. Lawrence River connects

• Lake Michigan with Lake Erie

• Lake Ontario and the Atlantic Ocean

• The Great Lakes with each other

• Lake Superior and Lake Ontario

Which Lake is the largest?

• Ontario

• Superior

• Michigan

• Huron

Which region covers most of North America?

• United States and Mexico

• United States and Central America

• Canada and Mexico

• United States and Canada

Which of the following regions is an important US economic, cultural, and political center?

• New England States

• Atlantic Megalopolis

• Piedmont

• Central Lowlands

Which is the highest point in North America?

• Mount St. Helens

• Mount McKinley

• Mount Mitchell

• Mount Hood

Oldest mountains in North America

• Continental Divide

• Appalachians

• contiguous

• canyon

How do evergreen trees survive bitterly cold winters?

• Sharp needles insulate against the cold.

• Waxy needles keep out moisture.

• Waxy needles keep in moisture.

• Blunt needles help the trees stay warm.

where does the Mississippi River begin?

• Wisconsin

• Gulf of Mexico

• Mississippi

• Minnesota

Approximately how many people died during the Hurricane Katrina?

• 1,800 people

• 1,000 people

• 100 people

• 500 people

Which state ranks first in oil and natural gas reserves in the United States?

• Alaska

• Louisiana

• Texas

• Oklahoma