Unit 2: The U.S./Canada Map and Vocabulary Quiz

A body of water partially enclosed by land but with a wide mouth, allowing for the entry of the sea.

• Bay

• Canal

• River

• Strait

A man-made waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships.

• Bay

• Canal

• River

• Strait

A dry, barren area of land, often sandy and with little vegetation.

• Desert

• Island

• Mountain

• Peninsula

A large natural elevation of the Earth's surface, often with a peak.

• Desert

• Island

• Mountain

• Peninsula

A large natural flow of water that moves towards an ocean, sea, lake, or another river.

• Canal

• River

• Strait

• Valley

A major world religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, emphasizing love, forgiveness, and salvation.

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

The government has limits and is not all powerful.

• Limited Government

• Unlimited Government

Citizens vote on representatives to the government that vote on all the laws.

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Democratic Republic

• Theocracy

• Totalitarian Dictatorship

The highest law in the land that details the powers a government can and cannot have.

• Constitution

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Separation of Powers

The prevention of any one person or group of people from gaining too much power.

• Constitution

• Democratic Republic

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers