Unit 2: United States and Canada Study Guide

Which mountain range do the United States and Canada share?

• Appalachian Mountains
• Rocky Mountains
• Andes Mountains
• Himalayas

Which river in the United States flows through Louisiana?

• Colorado River
• Hudson River
• Ohio River
• Mississippi River

What region is outlined in black and is known for its flat lands, fertile soils, and dangerous weather patterns?

• Great Plains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Basin & Range

• Interior Lowlands

What major city can be found in the area outlined by the black square?

• Los Angeles
• New York City
• Chicago
• London

Which body of water is labeled 2 on the map?

• Pacific Ocean
• Great Lakes

• Hudson Bay

• Atlantic Ocean

Which body of water is labeled 5 on the map?

• Atlantic Ocean
• Indian Ocean
• Arctic Ocean
• Mediterranean Sea

Which body of water is labeled 1 on the map?

• Atlantic Ocean
• Hudson Bay

• Pacific Ocean
• Gulf of Mexico

What physical feature is located in the Rocky Mountains and determines the direction of water flow in the United States?

• Continental Divide

• Colorado River

• Rio Grande River

• Canadian Shield

Which landmass in the United States contains Death Valley and is the lowest elevation point in the United States?

• Basin & Range

• Appalachian Mountains

• Interior Lowlands

• Coastal Range

What area is to the west of the Appalachian Mountains and east of the Great Plains?

• Atlantic Coastal Plain

• Interior Lowlands

• Pacific Coastal Range

• Great Plains