Chapter 5 United States and Canada Test

1. What continent is the United States and Canada located on?

• North America

• Europe

• Asia

• South America

Which of these oceans does NOT boarder North America?

• Atlantic

• Pacific

• Indian

• Arctic

In terms of area where do Canada and the U.S. rank?

• Canada 1st and the U.S. 4th

• Canada 2nd and the U.S. 3rd

• U.S. 2nd and Canada 3rd

• U.S. 3rd and Canada 6th

Which of these are a reason that the U.S. and Canada are global economic powers?

• Their climates allow them to use their entire landmasses for manufacturing

• The abundance of immigrants gives them a strong workforce.

• They are rich in natural resources which gives them the resources they need to build a strong economy.

• The 2 countries lack of crime helps create a strong economic power

A flat, coastal plain that runs along the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico is called the ______.

• Interior Lowlands

• Eastern Lowlands

• Appalachian Highlands

• Great Plains

Which one of these states is not located in the Eastern Lowlands?

• Florida

• Mississippi

• Alabama

• Ohio

Why is the elevation of the Appalachian Mountains lower than the Rocky Mountains?

• The Appalachians are closer to the ocean

• They were struck by many meteors thousands of years ago that caused them to lose their elevation

• They are very old and erode from the elements over time

• It's a mystery on why their elevation is lower than the Rockies

Which of these mountain ranges is NOT part of the Appalachian Mountain system?

• Catskills

• Andes

• Blue Ridge

• Smoky

What is the Appalachian Trail?

• A highway system than spans the length of the Appalachian Mountain Range

• A path created by the Native Americans used to trade between the tribes

• A river passage that people can use to canoe the Appalachian Mountains

• A scenic hiking path that spans almost the entire length of the Appalachian Mountain Range

What area was flattened by huge glaciers thousands of years ago and include lowlands, rolling hills, and many lakes and rivers?

• Eastern Lowlands

• Appalachian Highlands

• Pacific Highlands

• Interior Lowlands