North America Introduction Quiz

What percentage of the total National Grassland area is in the Great Plains states?

• 50%

• 60%

• 82%

• 90%

Which of the following states is NOT mentioned as having National Grasslands in the Great Plains?

• Colorado

• Florida

• Texas

• Wyoming

Where is the Mojave Desert located?

• Texas and Mexico

• Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah

• Nevada, Utah, and Eastern California

• Only in California

Which desert is located in both the United States and Mexico?

• Mojave Desert

• Chihuahuan Desert

• Great Basin Desert

• Sonoran Desert

Which climate type is found along the western coast of North America?

• Marine

• Tundra

• Subarctic

• Arid

Which climate type is found in the northern part of North America?

• Subarctic

• Tropical dry

• Mediterranean

• Humid subtropical

What is the name of the biome that includes a large shield area in North America?

• The Great Plains

• The Canadian Shield

• The Eastern Region

• The Caribbean

Which region is known as the Mountainous Region in North America?

• Eastern Region

• Western Region

• Northern Region

• Southern Region

What is the Canadian Shield?

• A type of plant found in Canada

• A mountain range in Canada

• The exposed portion of the continental crust in North America

• A river in Canada

Which of these animals is known for its leaping ability and is found in the Canadian Shield?

• Snowshoe hare

• Kangaroo

• Frog

• Grasshopper