U.S. and Canada Landforms

Which of the following best describes the Appalachian Mountains?

• A mountain range in eastern North America, one of the oldest in the world, stretching from Canada to Alabama.

• A desert region in western North America, known for its sand dunes.

• A chain of volcanoes in South America, stretching from Chile to Argentina.

• A plateau in central Europe, famous for its rivers.

If you were planning a trip from Canada to Alabama and wanted to follow a major mountain range along the way, which range would you most likely travel through?

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Andes Mountains

• The Appalachian Mountains

• The Alps

Why might the Rocky Mountains be considered significant in the geography of North America? (Choose the best answer.)

• They are the longest river in North America.

• They are a major mountain range that spans a large portion of western North America.

• They are the largest desert in North America.

• They are a chain of islands in the Pacific Ocean.

What is the Great Plains?

• A vast, flat region of grassland in central North America, ideal for farming and ranching.

• A mountainous region in South America known for mining.

• A coastal area in Europe famous for fishing.

• A desert region in Africa known for its sand dunes.

Why is the Great Plains considered ideal for farming and ranching?

• Because it is a vast, flat region of grassland.

• Because it is covered in dense forests.

• Because it has many lakes and rivers.

• Because it is a mountainous area.

What is the Canadian Shield?

• A large area of rocky land and forests surrounding Hudson Bay, rich in minerals.

• A mountain range in western Canada.

• A desert region in southern Canada.

• A coastal plain along the Atlantic Ocean.

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

• Superior

• Michigan

• Ontario

• Tahoe

Which of the following lists all five Great Lakes?

• Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, Ontario

• Superior, Michigan, Tahoe, Erie, Ontario

• Huron, Erie, Ontario, Victoria, Michigan

• Superior, Michigan, Erie, Victoria, Huron

Which is the longest river in Canada?

• Mackenzie River

• St. Lawrence River

• Fraser River

• Yukon River

What are prevailing westerlies?

• Winds that blow from west to east in the middle latitudes, affecting the climate of North America.

• Winds that blow from east to west in the tropics.

• Winds that blow from north to south at the poles.

• Winds that blow from south to north in the southern hemisphere.