North America Geography Quiz

Which country is the largest in terms of area in the continent of North America?

• Mexico

• United States

• Canada

• Cuba

Which mountain range is considered the largest chain of mountains in North America?

• Sierra Nevada

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Cascade Ranges

How many sovereign countries are there in North America as of June 30, 2023?

• 15

• 20

• 23

• 30

Which of the following is NOT one of the Great Lakes in North America?

• Lake Superior

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Ontario

• Lake Victoria

What is the highest summit in the Appalachians?

• Mount Mitchell

• Denali

• Mount Logan

• Pico de Orizaba

What is the lowest point in North America, which is 282 feet (86 meters) below sea level?

• Death Valley

• Denali

• Great Appalachian Valley

• Sierra Nevada

What is the primary language spoken in North America that reflects the continent's indigenous peoples as well as European colonization?

• German

• English

• Mandarin

• Portuguese

What is the primary geographical feature that connects North America and South America?

• Amazon River

• Rocky Mountains

• Mississippi River

• Isthmus of Panama

What term did Europeans and other civilizations use to collectively refer to the twin continents on the western hemisphere of the Earth?

• Old World

• Ancient Land

• New World

• Western Haven

What is the range of the Appalachian Mountains, making them some of the oldest mountains on the planet?

• 500-1000 km

• 150-300 miles

• 1000-2000 km

• 300-500 miles