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WorksheetsWorld Regions: North America
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 17mins
The Rio Grande River is a natural border between what two countries
Mexico and Belize
United States and Canada
Canada and Alaska
Mexico and United States
Which physical region is depicted in red on the map?
Gulf Coast
Great Plains
Basin and Range
Rust Belt
The economic organization, NAFTA, includes 3 member countries: United States, Canada, and ________________
Puerto Rico
United Kingdom
Greenland
Mexico
Why was the term "Rust Belt" coined?
Due to the industrial boom or progress in the Midwest and Northeast regions
Because of aging infrastructure in the South
Due to the decline of manufacturing industries in the Midwest and Northeast regions
Because of the outsourcing of manufacturing jobs in the West
Salsa, Reggae, Merengue, and Calypso are music genres that originated in Latin America and the Caribbean. How did they gain popularity in the United States?
Cultural Diffusion
Impact from NAFTA
U.S. government programs
Globalization
Which popular Canadian city is highlighted on the map?
Vancouver
Detroit
Calgary
Toronto
Both Canada and the U.S. share this highland region depicted on the map. What is the name?
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Great Plains
Canadian Shield
Most of Canada is made up (comprised) of this biome?
A significant percentage of U.S. clothing companies produce their clothes outside of the United States, mainly in developing countries. What is the most likely reason for this?
Outsourcing labor in developing countries is done at lower cost, thus will increase profits
Developing countries are likely to have the raw materials to make clothes
The United States wants to provide jobs for people in poorer countries
Developing countries tend to have better skilled laborers, so the clothes will be better produced.
Why are populations in the US and Canada been described as "Melting Pots"?
Immigrants from different backgrounds have settled their leading to a very diverse culture
Both nations are known for mechanized labor in the cultivation of crops
Both countries have tropical climates
Both countries have a high population growth rate
Why is the population density lower in the western part of the U.S.?
The mountains and desert terrain make it physically unsuitable for many people to live there.
The eastern half of the U.S. experiences harsh weather and a cold climate yearly.
The newer settlements are on the East Coast.
The nuclear testing in the Nevada desert made those states uninhabitable
In which Canadian Province is French the official language?
British Columbia
Toronto city
Quebec
Newfoundland and Labrador
Which Canadian province has an historical cultural difference from the rest of Canada? In fact, at times, they met to separate themselves from Canada
Newfoundland
Ontario
Quebec
British Columbia
What physical feature is circled on the map?
Pacific Ocean
Great Lakes
Atlantic Ocean
Mississippi River
Name this body of water?
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
The Great Lakes
Which number represents Chicago, Illinois?
7
8
2
1
Which number represents Toronto?
3
6
7
8
Which number represents Vancouver?
3
8
6
8
Which physical feature or region is NOT shared between Canada and the United States?
Canadian Shield
Rocky Mountains
Great Plains
Great Lakes
Both Canada and the United States are members of this political organization along with member nations from Europe?
NAFTA
NATO
OPEC
Red Cross
The United States and Canada are both developed countries. Which population pyramid best represents that status?
