Unit 2: North America Test

The Eastern Lowlands are located along this coast.

• Atlantic
• Pacific
• Arctic
• Gulf of Mexico

The Eastern Lowlands have excellent harbors that have led to a growth of __________ .

• water skiing
• shipping ports
• trading posts
• farming

Which city is NOT part of the Atlantic coastal Megalopolis?

• Boston
• New York City
• Philadelphia
• Atlanta

True or False: The Appalachian Mountains are the oldest mountains in North America.

• True
• False

Why are the Interior Lowlands NOT a good place to farm?

• Too little rain
• Too much rain
• Poor soil
• Not enough sun

The CENTRAL Lowlands are located _________ of the Appalachian Mountains.

• North
• South
• East
• West

The Rocky Mountains are both younger and ________ than the Appalachian Mountains.

• rounder
• shorter
• higher
• scarier

North America's longest river is

• The Ohio River
• The Mississippi River
• The Nile River
• The St. Lawrence River

Which item is NOT a major energy resource in North America?

• Natural Gas
• Oil
• Water
• Solar

A free market economy is made up of business owners and __________.

• presidents
• consumers
• factories
• managers