WorksheetsWorld Survey US & Canada
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 38mins
Which of these are a mountain chain in the western US?
Sierra Nevada
Cascade
Appalachians
Canadian Shield
How could the Great Plains best be described?
Mountainous
Very wet
Flat
Large land area
The Canadian Shield is rich with which of the following minerals?
Gold
Silver
Diamonds
Nickel
Which of these is NOT an island?
Hawaii
Manhattan
Newfoundland
Nova Scotia
How many Great Lakes are there?
4
5
6
7
Which of the following is the name for the point in the Rocky Mountains that determines the directional flow of rivers in North America?
Appalachian Pass
Niagara Falls
Prime Meridian
Continental Divide
What is the longest river in North America?
Ohio
Mississippi
Amazon
Missouri
Which of the following is a source of hydroelectric power for Ontario and New York state?
Montreal River
St. Lawrence River
Niagara Falls
St. Ignatius River
Which of the following are three of the Great Lakes?
Superior
Ohio
Huron
Erie
Thunder Bay
In which places would you find large deposits of oil and natural gas?
Indiana
Texas
Canadian Shield
Alaska
Which of these resources is found throughout Wyoming and the Appalachians?
Gold
Copper
Coal
Lead
Gold, silver, and copper are found throughout which mountain range?
Canadian Shield
Rockies
Appalachians
Cascades
The Canadian Shield is rich in which of the following resources?
Copper
Iron
Nickel
Gold
Which of these factors greatly influences the climates of the United States and southern Canada?
Population
Pollution
Air pressure
Elevation
Most of Canada and Alaska consist of this climate zone.
Humid Continental
Subarctic
Arid
Desert
This climate consists of excessive moisture and can be found from northern California through southern Alaska.
Humid Continental
Humid Subtropical
Marine West Coast
Mediterranean
Which of these deserts are located in the US?
Gobi
Death Valley
Mohave Desert
Great Salt Lake Desert
Arizona Grande
West Frankfort, IL is located in which of the following climate zones?
Desert
Humid Subtropical
Humid Continental
Marine West Coast
Florida and Hawaii are the only two US states in this type of climate zone.
Tropical
Desert
Tundra
Marine West Coast
This is the population of the US.
about 150 million
about 330 million
exactly 560 million
about 730 million
This is the population of Canada.
about 20 million
150 million
600 million
about 40 million
About what percentage of the world's population lives in the US and Canada?
5%
10%
15%
22%
Which country has a bigger area of land?
Canada
US
What percentage of Canadians live along the US border?
35%
50%
80%
90%
How many people need to live in a city and its suburbs before it can be considered "metropolitan"?
30,000
50,000
75,000
100,000
Which of the following are examples of Mega-polises or mega-regions we talked about?
Texas Triangle
Sunbelt
Cascadia
Portlandia
This is the total value of goods and services produced in a country within a given year.
Annual Percentage Rate
Gross Domestic Product
Gross Foreign Income
Graduated Domestic Percentage
Where did the first people to inhabit North America cross over from Asia?
Aleutian Sound
East Siberian Pass
Strait of Okhotsk
Bering Land Bridge
About how long have people lived in North America?
5,000 years
10,000 years
35,000 years
800,000 years
Who is Justin Trudeau?
Governor General of Canada
Prime Minister of Canada
Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court
Mayor of Washington DC
How many federal branches of government does Canada have?
2
3
4
7
From which country did Canada gain independence?
France
The Netherlands
Belgium
Great Britain
What are the national capitals of the US and Canada?
Washington DC & Montreal
Washington DC & Toronto
Washington DC & Quebec City
Washington DC & Ottawa
What is the name of the US national anthem?
Stars and Stripes Forever
The Star Spangled Banner
Battle Hymn of the Republic
'Merica the Beautiful
What is the name of the Canadian national anthem?
O Canada
Red Maple Leaf
Great White North
True North
Which of the following is true of the US & Canada?
50 states, 10 provinces & 3 territories
50 states, 13 territories
50 states, 1 federal district & 10 provinces & 3 territories
50 states, 16 provinces
Which of the following is true about Canada?
Largest country by land, smallest by population
5th largest by land, 2nd largest by population
10 largest by land, 5th largest by population
2nd largest by land, 40th largest by population
What are the two most frequently spoken languages in Canada?
Spanish
English
French
German
Dutch
What are the two most frequently spoken languages in the US?
Spanish
French
German
English
Which two religions are most popular in Canada and the US?
Catholic & Hindu
Protestant & Catholic
Protestant & Islam
Islam & Catholic
Which of these are holidays Canadians celebrate that Americans don't?
Boxing Day
Victoria Day
Labor Day
Commonwealth Day
Thanksgiving Day
Which of these are holidays Americans celebrate that Canadians don't?
Patriot Day
Memorial Day
Martin Luther King Jr Day
Columbus Day
Which of these is the newest Canadian territory?
Yukon
Northwest
Nunavut
What is the capital of Nunavut?
Iqaluit
Whitehorse
Toronto
Montreal
Which of these is the largest city in Northern Canada?
Iqaluit
Yellowknife
Whitehorse
Yukon Territory, Northwest Territory, and Nunavut are referred to together as what?
Canadian Shield
Northern Canada
Pacific Northwest
This is the capital of the Northwest Territories.
Iqaluit
Yellowknife
Saskatoon
Calgary
On which day do Canadians celebrate their independence?
Boxing Day -December 26
Canada Day -July 1
Indigenous Peoples Day - June 21
Remembrance Day - November 11
On which day do Canadians remember and celebrate being a part of the British empire?
Victoria Day
Labour Day
Canada Day
Commonwealth Day
Loonies and Toonies refer to which of the following in Canada?
Cartoons
Phones & Computers
$1 and $2 coins
Hockey games
