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North America Unit Review

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Name one of the ethnic backgrounds of the people of North

America.

a)

South American, African, Native American, Asian

b)

African, Asian, European, Native American, Mixed

c)

American, South American, Asian, Native American, European

d)

Australian, Native American, South American, Canadian, American

2.

What are the four Atlantic Provinces of Canada known for?

a)

Rock climbing

b)

Fishing

c)

Farming and Ranching

d)

Manufacturing

3.

The highest point in North America is:

a)

Wichita Falls

b)

Mount McKinley

c)

Death Valley

d)

Mount St. Helens

4.

North America ranks third in comparison to the other world continents in size and area.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

What doubled the size of the United States?

a)

Northwest Ordinance

b)

Louisiana Purchase

c)

Gadsden Purchase

d)

The French and Indian War

6.

The most popular religion in North America is:

a)

Hinduism

b)

Judaism

c)

Christianity

d)

Confucianism

7.

The United States is the ___________________ largest country in the world.

a)

Third

b)

Fourth

c)

Fifth

d)

Sixth

8.

Canada/United States and Middle America are the two regions in North America.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Canada is the largest country in the world.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

_____________________, _______________________, and _______________________ are the major languages of North America.

a)

Dutch, German, and French

b)

English, French, and Spanish

c)

English, German, and French

d)

Dutch, Japanese, and American

11.

The climate of Canada is often extremely ____________________ and makes part of the country uninhabitable.

a)

Cold

b)

Hot

c)

Mild

d)

Temperate

12.

The lowest point and hottest place in North America is:

a)

Grand Canyon

b)

Death Valley

c)

Boston

d)

Canadian Shield

13.

The two official languages of Canada are French and Spanish.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The Germans were the first to explore and settle Canada.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

What are the three Prairie Provinces of Canada known for?

a)

Fishing

b)

Manufacturing

c)

Forestry

d)

Farming and Ranching

16.

Mount McKinley is in what U.S. state?

a)

California

b)

Utah

c)

Washington

d)

Alaska

17.

Some of the the United States and Canada's major natural resources are oil, coal, wheat, and beef.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

One hundred percent of Canada is covered in forest.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

The climate of North America could be described as:

a)

Frigid

b)

Hot

c)

Mild

d)

Varied

20.

Why was North America founded?

a)

Explorers were hoping to find the Northwest Passage.

b)

Explorers were seeking gold, land, and other natural resources.

c)

Both of the above.

21.

Some of the major types of transportation in Canada are:

a)

Car, plane, train, ship, dogsled, and snowmobile

b)

Walking, jet skiing, train, and elephant

c)

Ships, eighteen-wheeler, swimming, and ice skates

d)

Jet skiing, car, plane, ship, and dogsled

22.

The St. Lawrence River is shared by the United States and Canada.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

The largest number of immigrants to British Columbia, Canada, come from what continent?

a)

Australia

b)

India

c)

China

d)

Asia

24.

The St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes have not been important to the exploration, settlement, and trade of Canada.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

The only province in Canada to follow French law is:

a)

Prince Edward Island

b)

Manitoba

c)

Quebec

d)

Yukon Territory

26.

What is Canada's national sport?

a)

Football

b)

Basketball

c)

Baseball

d)

Hockey

27.

Death Valley is in which U.S. state?

a)

Arizona

b)

Nevada

c)

California

d)

New Mexico

28.

Canada's major trading partner is what country?

a)

Mexico

b)

Japan

c)

United Kingdom

d)

United States

29.

Most people live within 5,000 miles of the United States/Canada border.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

What countries settled what is now the United States and Canada?

a)

Great Britain, China, South Africa, and India

b)

Great Britain, France, Spain, and the Netherlands

c)

Ireland, France, Spain, and Belgium

d)

Germany, Great Britain, France, and Spain

31.

Some of the United States and Canada's major industries are forestry, iron ore mining, fishing, and farming.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

What does bilingual mean?

a)

Ability to ride a bicycle

b)

Ability to write with both hands

c)

Ability to sing and dance

d)

Ability to speak two or more languages

33.

What body of water holds the highest volume of water on the continent of North America?

a)

Lake Superior

b)

Great Salt Lake

c)

Niagara Falls

d)

Lake Erie