Multiple Choice Quiz on North America

What is the rank of North America in terms of land area among continents?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

Which ocean is located to the west of North America?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What imaginary lines pass through North America?

• Equator and Prime Meridian

• Tropic of Cancer and Arctic Circle

• Tropic of Capricorn and Arctic Circle

• Equator and Tropic of Capricorn

North America and South America are connected by:

• Bering Strait

• Panama Canal

• Isthmus of Panama

• Gulf of Mexico

Which is the longest mountain range in North America?

• Sierra Madre

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Cascade Range

What is the highest peak in North America?

• Mount Logan

• Denali (Mt. McKinley)

• Pico de Orizaba

• Mount St. Helens

The Great Plains are often called:

• The Heart of America

• The Breadbasket of North America

• The Rocky Frontier

• The Central Plateau

Which of the following rivers is the longest in North America?

• Hudson River

• Mackenzie River

• Mississippi River

• Missouri River

Which of the following is NOT one of the Great Lakes?

• Lake Superior

• Lake Victoria

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Ontario

What is the lowest point in North America?

• Grand Canyon

• Death Valley

• Colorado River Basin

• Hudson Bay