Geography Final Assessment

Which geographic feature forms a natural border between the eastern and western United States, determining river flow direction?

• Appalachian Mountains
• Continental Divide
• Mississippi River
• Great Lakes

What percentage of Canada's population lives within 100 miles of the U.S. border?

• 81%
• 75%
• 90%
• 85%

Which region of the United States is characterized by flat landscape stretching from Texas to Canada?

• Atlantic Coastal Plain
• Piedmont Plateau
• Rocky Mountains
• Great Plains

What is Canada's position globally in terms of total land area?

• Third largest
• Second largest
• Fourth largest
• Largest

Which economic transition has the United States experienced over time?

• Manufacturing to agricultural
• Service to industrial
• Agricultural to postindustrial
• Industrial to agricultural

What major environmental challenge affects both the United States and Canada?

• Coastal erosion
• Volcanic activity
• Acid rain
• Permafrost melting

Which water system is described as the largest freshwater system in the world?

• Mississippi River System
• Colorado River System
• Great Lakes System
• St. Lawrence River System

What is a defining characteristic of Canada's healthcare system?

• Privatized care only
• Regional variation
• Universal coverage
• Fee-based service

Which mountain range in the United States reaches elevations over 20,000 feet?

• Appalachian Mountains
• Sierra Nevada
• Rocky Mountains
• Cascade Range

What significant historical event nearly doubled the size of the United States?

• Mexican-American War
• Louisiana Purchase
• Gadsden Purchase
• Alaska Purchase