Physical Geography of North America

In which state does the Mississippi River begin?

• Minnesota

• Illinois

• Ohio

• Montana

What two well-known mountain ranges are part of the Appalachian Mountain system?

• Rocky Mountains

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Great Smokey Mountains

• Sierra Nevada Mountains

The Appalachian Mountain System stretches from Alabama to Canada.

• True

• False

Into which river do the waters of the Great Lakes flow?

• Ohio River

• Mississippi River

• St. Lawrence River

• Missouri River

The Great Plains are not flat, but are tilted downwards to the east.

• True

• False

Which ocean is found the eastern side of North America?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Caribbean Sea

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Which ocean is found the western side of North America?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Caribbean Sea

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

How many of the five Great Lakes does Canada share with the U.S.?

• Five

• Three

• Four

• Zero

What is the name of the plateau of ancient, hard rock surrounding the Hudson Bay?

• Canadian Shield

• Hudson Shield

• Hudson Bay Plateau

• Canadian Plains

What two extensions of the Atlantic Ocean border Mexico and Central America on the east?

• Rio Bravo del Norte

• Caribbean Sea

• Gulf of Mexico

• Lake Nicaragua

• Rio Grande