North America Geography Quiz

Why does the U.S. have almost every type of climate?

• It is near the equator

• It has the highest elevation in the world

• It extends over a large area from north to south

• It is covered mostly by ocean

What major river system runs through the Great Plains and Midwest?

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

• Columbia River

• Colorado River

What mountain range runs along the western part of North America?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Ural Mountains

• Adirondack Mountains

Which region of North America is known for its humid subtropical climate?

• The South

• The Great Plains

• The Pacific Northwest

• The Midwest

What is a major natural disaster risk for the South and Gulf Coast regions?

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

• Earthquakes

• Blizzards

The Ocean to the west of the United States is:

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

This is the name for the very old mountain range on the eastern side of the U.S.

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

• Andes Mountains

The climate in the Caribbean and Central America is mostly:

• Arid

• Temperate

• Tropical

• Polar

The longest river in North America is:

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• Nile River

• Yangtze River

The mountain range East of Yuba City where Tahoe is:

• Sierra Nevada

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes Mountains