Geography North America

Which factor keeps people from settling near the Rocky Mountains?

• heavy industry

• rugged terrain

Which term does NOT describe Canada's climate?

• temperate

• subarctic

• tropical

• arctic

What are the borders of Canada? (Choose FOUR.)

• Hawaii

• United States

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Alaska

Which statements describe the St. Lawrence Seaway?

• The St. Lawrence Seaway provides an important trading route between the U.S. and Mexico.

• The St. Lawrence Seaway connects the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

• The St. Lawrence Seaway connects the St. Lawrence River with the Arctic Ocean.

• The St. Lawrence Seaway provides an important trading route for the U.S, but has little value for Canada.

Mexico is located ______ of the United States. 

• North 

• East

• South 

• West

land area where water accumulates before flowing into a body of water

• seismic

• hurricane

• rain shadow

• drainage basin

Which natural hazards threaten Mexico?

• blizzard

• tsunami

• volcano

• earthquake

What is the capital of Mexico?

• Monterrey

• Mexico City

• Tijuana

• Guadalajara

What is a narrow strip of land that extends out into a body of water?

• peninsula

• isthmus

• mountain

• island

Which statement best describes how the United States obtains oil?

• All of U.S. oil comes from reserves within the United States

• 3/4 of the oil used in the United Staes comes from Texas and Alaska

• The United States imports all of its oil from the Middle East

• The United States buys more than 2/3 of its oil from other countries