The United States/Canada Lesson 1 & 2 Quiz

The Sierra Nevada are the oldest mountains in the United States.

• True

• False

The Hawaiian Islands were formed by volcanic eruptions on the seafloor.

• True

• False

The headwaters of the Colorado River and the Rio Grande are located in the Rocky Mountains where many tributaries merge to form these two major waterways.

• True

• False

The United States lacks significant deposits of fossil fuels.

• True

• False

Iron ore and coal are two important natural resources found in the Great Lakes region.

• True

• False

How did the Great Lakes form?

• by the collision of tectonic plates

• by runoff from the Appalachian Mountains

• by water rising from underground springs

• by glacier basins filling with water

What region of Florida providing rich habitats for a variety of animals and plant species is threatened by environmental degradation?

• the Great Salt Lake

• the Everglades

• the redwood forests

• the Chesapeake Bay

What major river flows some 2,350 miles (3,782 km) from its source in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, making it an important route for trade?

• the Colorado River

• the Allegheny River

• the St. Lawrence River

• the Mississippi River

Why is the environmental condition of the Gulf of Mexico important to the U.S. economy?

• Commercial fishing provides jobs and a domestic food source for Americans.

• The region is prone to hurricanes.

• Several island countries lie in the Gulf of Mexico.

• Several major rivers empty into the Gulf of Mexico.

What U.S. state includes areas that have a subarctic climate that supports a variety of wildlife, including grizzly bears, bald eagles, wolves, and bobcats?

• Maine

• Idaho

• Alaska

• Michigan