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WorksheetsThe Amazing Americas
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
A large geographical area which is home to certain plants and animals, specially adapted to suit the environment.
climate
biome
continent
equator
The usual or average weather conditions over a long period of time.
latitude
longitude
climate
biome
A large landmass made up of many countries
continent
equator
biome
country
An area that is controlled by its own government.
latitude
longitude
continent
country
An imaginary line around the globe at latitude 0º north, dividing the earth into northern and southern hemispheres
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Arctic Circle
Equator
Plant and animal life
fauna and flora
language
land-form
weather
Imaginary parallel lines which circle the globe from east to west
equator
polar circles
latitude
longitude
Imaginary lines which run north to south across the globe from pole to pole
Equator
circles
latitude
longitude
The specific atmospheric conditions on a given day including temperature and rainfall
climate
weather
precipitation
storm
Physical or human??? Rivers and lakes
Physical
Human
Physical or human?? Buildings
Physical
Human
How many different countries are there in North America?
1
4
23
6
What is the capital of the USA?
New York
Washington
Los Angeles
Florida
What is the capital city of Canada?
Toronto
Vancouver
Ottawa
Quebec
What is the capital city of Argentina?
Lima
Buenos Aires
Santiago
Caracas
In which hemisphere would you find Alaska?
Northern
Eastern
Southern
Western
Why is Florida drier and hotter than New York?
Because it is sunnier
Because it is nearer to the Equator
Because it is a semi-arid desert
Which of the following is an example of a land-form?
Bridge
Road
Volcano
Forests
Which of these would be an example of land-use?
Languages spoken
Coastlines
Lakes
Agriculture
What is the system for classifying climates and biomes known as?
Koppen system
Kappen system
Kuppen system
Keppen System
