North America - Physical Geography and History

Which ocean borders North America to the east?

• Arctic Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Caribbean Sea

Which country is the largest by land area in North America?

• Canada

• United States

• Mexico

• Nicaragua

Which river is the longest in North America?

• Missouri River

• Mississippi River

• St. Lawrence River

• Amazon River

Which mountain range stretches over 3,000 miles from the southern United States to western Canada?

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• Himalayas

Which desert is the largest in North America?

• Great Basin Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Mojave Desert

Which country has the highest population in North America?

• United States

• Mexico

• Canada

• Guatemala

Which sea is located east of Central America and north of South America?

• Arctic Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Caribbean Sea

Which country gained independence from France in 1804 after a slave uprising?

• United States

• Mexico

• Canada

• Haiti

Which river connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean?

• Missouri River

• Mississippi River

• St. Lawrence River

• Amazon River

Which mountain peak is the highest in North America?

• Denali

• Mount Everest

• Kilimanjaro

• Mount McKinley