Geography and Culture of North America

What is the largest natural resource of Canada?

• gold

• silver

• water

The United States has more ______ than any other country in the world.

• coal

• lumber

• diamonds

How do Canada, Mexico, and the United States work together to earn more money and create more jobs?

• They allow free trade among themselves.

• They each set strict import bans on goods from other countries.

• They do not charge each other taxes.

What is the main religion in North America?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

Why is the United States called a "melting pot"?

• because everyone in the United States eats the same food from a pot.

• because people from many different countries move to the United States, and their cultures mix together like ingredients in a melting pot.

• because the United States is very hot, so things melt like a pot.

What are some other religions practiced in North America?

• Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism

• Only Christianity is practiced in North America.

• North America does not have places of worship for different religions.

Who leads the executive branch and appoints members of his cabinet in the Dominican Republic?

• king and queen

• president

• prime minister

Which country is a democracy with a prime minister who leads the government?

• Cuba

• The Bahamas

• Dominican Republic

What type of climate does the Caribbean region have?

• Desert

• Polar

• Tropical

What did coral skeletons harden into on the rocks in Jamaica?

• Marble

• Limestone

• Granite