North America Review

An isthmus is a narrow piece of land that connects two larger bodies of land. The isthmus pictured above is located in Central America. It is called the _________________________________.

• Isthmus of Panama 

• Isthmus of Tehuantepec 

• Isthmus of Chignecto 

• Isthmus of Kra 

The countries shown on the map are part of what region?

• The Caribbean

• South Pacific 

• Central America 

• South America 

One area in the Western Hemisphere is a distinct region because all parts of it are surrounded or bordered by the same body of water. This part of the Western Hemisphere is called _______________________________.

• The Caribbean region

• The European region

• The South American region 

• The North American region

Which mountain range is the arrow pointing to on the map?

• Cascade Mountains 

• Pacific Coast Mountains 

• Appalachian Mountains 

• Rocky Mountains 

Which number on the map labels the Rio Grande?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which river is labeled number 5 on the map?

• Columbia River

• Missouri River

• Colorado River

• Mississippi River 

On the map of North America below, which letter labels the Atlantic Ocean? 

• W

• U

• v

• s

Which number on the map labels the city of Chicago?

• 10

• 4

• 2

• 1

What type of information is shown on the physical map of North America?

• Natural resources and transportation routes 

• Landforms and bodies of water

• State boundaries and city populations 

• Climate and temperature zones

According to the map, which state is experiencing extreme drought conditions?

• South Carolina

• Texas

• California

• Florida