North America Geography Test

What is North America's ranking in size when compared to the other continents?

• Third largest continent

• First largest continent

• Second largest continent

• Fourth largest continent

List three countries or areas that are part of North America:

• Canada, United States of America, and Mexico

• Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

• China, Japan, and South Korea

• Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji

What continent is North America connected to?

• South America

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

What is the biggest island in the world?

• Greenland

• Australia

• Madagascar

• Iceland

What canal divides North America from South America?

• Panama Canal

• Suez Canal

• Kiel Canal

• Erie Canal

How is the Arctic Ocean different from other oceans?

• It is the world's smallest and shallowest ocean

• It is the world's largest and deepest ocean

• It is the world's warmest ocean

• It is the world's coldest ocean

List several of the animals that live in or around the Arctic Ocean:

• Polar Bears, whales, and seals

• Lions, tigers, and bears

• Elephants, giraffes, and zebras

• Kangaroos, koalas, and wombats

What continents are separated by the Atlantic Ocean?

• North and South America and Europe and Africa

• Asia and Australia

• Africa and Asia

• Europe and Australia

Why is the Gulf Stream so important or helpful?

• It keeps many northern ports free from ice

• It is a major trade route

• It is a popular tourist destination

• It is a source of renewable energy

What types of fish have been impacted by overfishing in the Atlantic Ocean?

• Tuna and cod

• Salmon and trout

• Sharks and rays

• Sardines and anchovies