North America Unit

Which of the following is NOT one of the five major physical regions of North America?

• Sahara Desert
• Canadian Shield
• Western Cordillera
• Great Plains

What is the largest river system in North America?

• Mississippi-Missouri River
• Colorado River
• St. Lawrence River
• Mackenzie River

Which biome is found in the polar climate zone of North America?

• Tundra
• Deciduous forest
• Grassland
• Tropical rainforest

What is the nickname for the Great Plains region of North America?

• The Breadbasket
• The Sunshine State
• The Golden State
• The Granite State

Which of these is NOT a climate zone found in North America?

• Equatorial
• Polar
• Temperate
• Tropical

What is the capital city of Canada?

• Ottawa
• Toronto
• Montreal
• Vancouver

Which of these is NOT a province of Canada?

• Alaska
• Ontario
• Quebec
• Alberta

What percentage of the world's freshwater is found in Canada?

• 20%
• 5%
• 10%
• 30%

Which mountain range is found in western North America?

• Rocky Mountains
• Appalachian Mountains
• Alps
• Andes

What is the largest city in the United States by population?

• New York City
• Los Angeles
• Chicago
• Houston