United States Geography Stuard

Which mountain range runs from Canada to New Mexico?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Cascade Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

What is the largest lake in the western hemisphere?

• Lake Ontario

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Superior

• Great Salt Lake

How did the geography of North America change after the Ice Age?

• The Rocky Mountains formed.

• The continent became isolated from Europe, Africa, and Asia.

• The Great Lakes were created.

• New vegetation attracted new animals like buffalo and deer.

Why did European settlers find it challenging to colonize the northeast coast of the modern US?

• The soil was rocky and difficult to farm.

• There were no rivers for transportation.

• The climate was too hot.

• There were no native plants to grow.

What was a major reason for the decline in the Native American population after European contact?

• Natural disasters

• Migration to other continents

• Lack of food

• Warfare and disease brought by Europeans