NA Environment and Resources

What physical feature forms a natural border between the United States and Mexico?

• Mississippi River

• Rocky Mountains

• Rio Grande

• Appalachian Mountains

Which climate zone is most common in northern Canada?

• Humid Subtropical

• Arid

• Tundra

• Temperate

What type of vegetation is found in the tundra zone?

• Tall trees and vines

• Grasses, mosses, and shrubs

• Cactus and desert plants

• Tropical rainforest

Which region of North America has the highest population density?

• Canadian Shield

• Northeastern United States

• Western Mexico

• Arctic Circle

Which climate zone is described as hot and dry with very little rainfall?

• Temperate

• Arid

• Subarctic

• Humid Subtropical

Which country has the largest land area in North America?

• United States

• Mexico

• Canada

• Cuba

What type of map would best show elevation and landforms?

• Political map

• Climate map

• Physical map

• Population map

Which industry is most common in the Southeastern United States?

• Commercial Fishing

• Forestry

• Commercial Farming

• Mining

What is a push factor that might cause someone to leave their home country?

• Job opportunities

• War

• Good schools

• Nice climate

What is a pull factor that might attract someone to a new country?

• Natural disasters

• Unemployment

• Opportunity to vote

• Famine