North America: Physical Geography Quiz

What is the third-largest continent?

• Asia

• North America

• Europe

• South America

North America can be divided into (a)   physical regions.

Which region of North America includes the Appalachian Mountains?

• Eastern Region

• Caribbean Region

• Great Plains

• Western Region

What is a community of animals and plants spreading over an extensive area with a relatively uniform climate called?

• Habitat

• Ecosystem

• Biome

• Territory

Which mountain range is in the West region is part of a system of parallel mountain ranges known as the Cordilleras?

• Andes

• Himalayas

• Rockies

• Alps

Which biome is common to the Canadian Shield?

• Rainforest

• Grassland

• Tundra

• Desert

What is the largest wetland system in the United States covering more than 4,300 square miles of southern Florida?

• Okavango Delta

• Pantanal Wetlands

• Amazon Rainforest

• Everglades

Which region of North America includes more than 7,000 islands, islets, reefs, and cays?

• Western Region

• Eastern Region

• Caribbean Region

• Great Plains

Which natural wonder has the greatest tidal range in the world?

• Copper Canyon

• Denali

• Bay of Fundy

• Great Lakes

Where is the continent's highest peak, Denali, located?

• Greenland

• Alaska

• Canada

• Mexico