Article: Physical Geography of the US

Which mountain range stretches from the southwestern United States through Canada?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

What is the Great Plains known for?

• Deserts and sand dunes

• Grasslands, farming, and cattle ranching

• Dense forests

• Mountainous terrain

Which river is a major transportation route in the United States?

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• Nile River

• Colorado River

What connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean in Canada?

• Hudson River

• St. Lawrence River

• Columbia River

• Yukon River

Which mountain range is older, the Rockies or the Appalachians?

• Rockies

• Appalachians

• Both are the same age

• Neither, they are different types

What type of land is the Great Plains?

• Mountainous

• Flat

• Hilly

• Desert

What type of trees are found in the eastern forests of the United States and Canada?

• Palm trees

• Deciduous and coniferous trees

• Mangrove trees

• Bamboo trees

Which desert is located in the southwestern United States?

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Mojave Desert

• Kalahari Desert

What is the Grand Canyon known for?

• Being the largest forest

• Being a famous natural landmark

• Having the most rainfall

• Being the tallest mountain

Which ocean borders the western coasts of the United States and Canada?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean