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WorksheetsGather 'Round North America Connecting Continents Unit Test
Total questions: 148
Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins
North America is the _ largest continent in the world by size.
1st
7th
5th
3rd
The North American continent has how many countries?
108
57
7
23
What is this North American Physical Feature?
Bering Strait
Appalachian Mountains
Colorado River
Gulf of Mexico
What ocean is between North and South America and Africa?
Pacific Ocean
Southern Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
What ocean is between Asia and North and South America?
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
What is the name of this North American Country?
Canada
Mexico
Belize
United States
What is the name of this North American Country?
United States
Canada
Puerto Rico
Mexico
What is the marked North American Physical Feature?
Missouri River
Ohio River
Rio Grande River
Rocky Mountains
What is this country?North of United States
(a)
Canada used to be ruled by what country?
England
France
U.S.
Mexico
Greenland is a mountainous country and is the ______________ island in the world.
smallest
prettiest
largest
greenest
What language do people in Greenland speak?
Greenlandic
Greenland
Nuukish
Finnlish
Name the capital of Greenland
Nuuk
Sisimiut
Ilulissat
Greenland is a part of ____________________
U.S.A
Denmark
Iceland
(A/an) _________________ is the smallest of the ice masses.
Glacier
Ice Sheet
Ice Cap
Ice Berg
________________________ are the largest of the ice masses.
Glaciers
Ice Sheets
Ice Caps
Ice Bergs
Many Native Americans and Eskimos believe that the Northern Lights are...
evil.
funny.
sacred.
meaningless.
Why are the Lights only visible in the North and South poles?
the Sun only shines there
the wind carries the lights there from around the world
there are holes in the sky only in the furthest places north and south
the Earth's magnetic field is strongest there, pulling the lights closer to both ends of the planet.
The northern lights are caused by
the Moon
the Sun
the cold
the Milky Way
How are badlands created?
It happens only when it rains
It happens only by hard, driving wind
It happens when softer rock is eroded by wind and water leaving harder rock sticking up
It happens by having strata layers
From whom did the Badlands first get its name?
Lakota people
French-Canadian Fur Trappers
Park Rangers
Geologists
What is the largest mammal found at Badlands today?
Bison
Elephant
Deer
Wolves
Who finds the most fossils at Badlands National Park?
Geologists
Children
Paleontologists
Park Rangers
Beavers are considered a keystone species.
True
False
what is the lifespan of a beaver (in the wild) ?
45 years
100 years
30 decades
10 to 12 years
How long can an adult beaver hold its breath underwater?
10 minutes
2 minutes
15 minutes
1 minute
When swimming, a beaver uses its tail to?
Eat
Steer
Run
Cry
What are baby beavers called?
pups
kits
cubs
puggles
bucklings
What are Gray Whales known for?
eating everything they can
their impressively long migrations
living the longest
being called gray whales but being blue
What do Gray Whales primarily eat?
Amphipods
Bamboo
Termites and ants
Sheep and Goats
British explorer who discovered the Hudson Bay
John Cabot
Christopher Columbus
Leif Ericson
Henry Hudson
Name the world's largest bay
Bay of Biscay
Baffin Bay
Hudson Bay
Bay of Pigs
What is the bay famous for his extremely high tides?
Hudson Bay
Bay of Biscay
Bay of Fundy
Bay of Pigs
Choose the best answer that shows the proper steps for making maple syrup
1-Collect Sap
2-Drill Hole
3-Tap in spile.
4-Take sap back to sugar shack
1-Attach bucket or tubes
2-Heat sap in evaporator tank
3-Drill hole
4-Choose best trees
1-Filter syrup and heat again
2-Heat sap in evaportator tank
3-Pour syrup into bottles
1-Choose the best trees
2-Drill hole
3-Tap in spile
4-Attach buket or tubes
Is Alaska the largest or smallest state?
Largest
Smallest
If we look at a map, where is Alaska compared to most of the United States?
North
South
East
West
Why is the Iditarod ran each year?
To remember the lifesaving teams during the diphtheria outbreak of 1925
Because there is nothing fun in Alaska
It is the only way to travel
How long does the Iditarod usually last?
2-3 days
4-5 days
6-7 days
8-15 days
Where is the ceremonial start of the Iditarod take place each year?
Campbell Airstrip
Nome
Galena
Anchorage
How many miles is the Iditarod in a normal year?
600
1000+
900
300
The Everglades has a warm, wet climate. In which state are they located?
New York
Arizona
Washington
Florida
A famous natural resource from Washington is...
Olympia is the capital of Washington State.
true
false
What is Washington's state bird?
goldfinch
eagle
blue jay
cardinal
The State of Washington has an international border.
True
False
The capital of Hawaii is ________________.
Juneau
Honolulu
Sacremento
Maui
Which area of the United States got the most Underground railroad activity?
West
Southeast
Northeast
South
As a conductor on the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman:
a. Guided passengers from station to station
b. Wrote essays against slavery
c. Gave speeches about her experience in slavery
d. Defended passengers in court
Which state was the most likely destination for a passenger on the Underground Railroad?
New York
Georgia
Mississippi
Virginia
The Underground Railroad _____.
used trains to transport slaves to safety.
used underground tunnels to transport slaves to safety.
used railroad terms to describe each part of the system.
The Mason Dixon Line became famous as the line between the
East and West
land and ocean
North and South
West and South
People began to refer to the Mason Dixon line when talking about ______ and ______.
slave states and free states
eastern and western states
warmer and cooler states
high population states and low population states
He was President of the U.S. during the forming of the Mason Dixon Line.
Theodore Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Andrew Jackson
Which state is an island?
South Carolina
Rhode Island
Hawaii
Alaska
Which is the capital of the United States?
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
New York City
Washington, D.C.
Which is the largest city in the United States?
Houston
New York City
Los Angeles
Chicago
Which of the 50 United States has the largest population?
New York
Alaska
Texas
California
This mountain chain can be found in the western United States, stretching from Montana to New Mexico.
Cascade Mountains
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
This mountain range can be found in the eastern United States, stretching from Georgia to New Hampshire.
Rocky Mountains
Cascade Mountains
Brooks Range
Appalachian Mountains
Which body of water is a part of the Atlantic Ocean and separates the state of Texas from the state of Florida?
Bering Strait
Gulf of Mexico
Lake Huron
Chesapeake Bay
"Contiguous" means to share a border or to touch. Which two states are not part of the contiguous United States?
Hawaii & Washington
Alaska & Maine
Hawaii & Florida
Alaska & Hawaii
Which two hemispheres of the Earth is the United States located in?
Northern and Eastern
Northern and Western
Southern and Western
Southern and Eastern
The United States is part of which continent?
South America
Europe
North America
Asia
The United States borders which two other countries?
North America and South America
Mexico and Cuba
Canada and South America
Canada and Mexico
The highest point in the United States is Mt. McKinley (a.k.a. Denali). In what state is this mountain peak located in?
Washington
Montana
Colorado
Alaska
Which region of the United States includes the states of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire,Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island?
New England
South
Mid-Atlantic
Southwest
Which region of the United States includes the states of Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, North Carolina, Florida?
Midwest
West
South
Mid-Atlantic
What do the "stars and stripes" on the flag of the United States of America represent?
50 stars = 50 presidents; 13 stripes = 13 American territories around the world
50 stars = 50 states; 13 stripes = 13 original colonies
50 stars = 50 states; 13 stripes = 13 American territories around the world
50 stars = 50 presidents; 13 stripes = 13 original colonies
In terms of size, the United States of America is the ________ country in the world.
largest
2nd largest
3rd largest
4th largest
True or False:
The official name of Mexico is the United Mexican States.
True
False
Capital of Mexico
(a)
Which Mexican peninsula is in the western part of Mexico?
Yucatan Peninsula
Tehuantepec Peninsula
Mexican Peninsula
Baja California
A __________ is a piece of land surrounded on three sides by water.
Island
Peninsula
Plain
Gulf
Which physical feature is shared between the U.S. and Mexico?
Rocky Mountains
Sonoran Desert
Mountains
Gulf of Mexico
Why is Dia De Los Muertos celebrated?
To celebrate birthdays
To honor the dead
To celebrate Grandparents
To celebrate aunts and uncles
Why did many Aztecs die when the Spaniards arrived?
They brought European diseases that killed them.
They were killed by them.
They died in captivity.
They were put into slavery.
Mexico is the birthplace of what well-known delicious sweet treat?
Chocolate
Zebra cakes
Lollipop
Maple syrup
True/False: Cuba is one of the largest islands in the Caribbean.
True
False
What is the capital of Cuba?
Santiago
San Jose
Havana
San Salvador
What is the main reptile that inhabits in the Bahamas?
Iguannas
Turtle(Snapping turtles)
Saltwater crocodiles
American alligators
Are the Bahamas a peninsula or a group of islands?
Peninsula
Islands
What is the capital of the Bahamas?
Nassau
Saint Johns
Saint Marys
Bridgetown
What is the primary religion of the Bahamas?
Christianity
Islam
Buddism
Judaism
What is the capital of Haiti?
Port-au-Prince
Havana
Quito
What is the climate of Haiti?
Temperate
Tropical
Haiti shares an island with
Puerto Rico
Dominican Republic
Cuba
Jamaica
The official languages of Haiti are
French and Creole
French and English
Spanish and French
Spanish and Creole
The most is the most populous island in the Caribbean is the home to Haiti and Domican Republic
(a)
What bodies of water surround Haiti?
Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean
Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean
What continent is Haiti a part of?
North America
South America
Africa
What is the capital of Jamaica?
Montego Bay
Ocho Rios
Spanish Town
Kingston
Who was the first European to arrive in Jamaica?
Christopher Columbus
Pedro Cabral
Usain Bolt
Copernicus
What type of music originated in Jamaica?
Rock
Reggae
Hip Hop
Pop
Jamaica the third-largest island in the Caribbean.
True
False
What is a Native Species?
a species that has been observed in the form of a naturally occurring and self-sustaining population in historical times.
an introduced organism that negatively alters its new environment.
What is an Invasive Species?
an introduced organism that negatively alters its new environment.
a species that has been observed in the form of a naturally occurring and self-sustaining population in historical times.
Name an invasive species to Jamaica.
(a)
A place world famous for growing bananas
A country whose official food is bananas
A country whose economy was almost entirely dependent on the export of bananas
A place where vacationers can "go bananas" and have fun
What type of trading and farming do Hondurans do?
Clothes and Apples
Bananas, Coffee, Sugar
Meat, Syrup, Sugar, and Tortillas
Nicaragua often suffers from strong ______
Snow Storms
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
What is the primary language of Nicaragua?
Spanish
English
French and Haitian Creole
Italian
What is the technique that bull sharks use before they eat their prey?
bump and capture
bump and bite
strike and bite
capture and eat
Costa Rica...
...has access to the Atlantic Ocean
...has access to the Pacific Ocean
...has access to both, the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans
...has no access to any oceans
A typical dish from Costa Rica is...
gallo Pinto
pico de Gallo
tapas
ceviche
Costa Rica is in...
South America
North America
The Caribbean
Central America
Since 1949, Costa Rica does not have...
free public education
a democratic government
a police force
an army
What two bodies of water does the Panama Canal connect?
Mediterranean Sea & Red Sea
Atlantic Ocean & Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean & Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean & Arctic Ocean
What year did the Panama Canal open?
1881
2016
1977
1914
What is the name of the device that helps to equalize the water levels of the waterways being connected in the Panama Canal?
Locks
Canal
Terrain
Panama Canal Zone
What is the Capital of Panama?
Washington D.C.
Panama City
San Juan
Panama is an isthmus.
True
False
Where is Panama located?
North America
South America
Central America
Who started building the Panama Canal?
France
Italy
Canada
Which country completed the Panama Canal?
The U.S.A.
France
Spain
What is the purpose of a canal lock?
Raises and lowers the ships
Protects the ships from pirates
Repairs ships
Where do most jaguars live?
Australia
Central & South America
Europe
Antarctica
Jaguars love the water and are great (a) .
Which animal below is something a jaguar will eat?
fish
deer
all of these
alligators
Which Country Flag is this?
Germany
United States of America
United Kingdom
Denmark
Which country's flag is this?
Honduras
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Which country's flag is this?
Honduras
Nicaragua
Belize
El Salvador
Which country's flag is this?
Canada
Mexico
Belize
Panama
(a)
Which country's flag is this?
Dominican Republic
Jamaica
Costa Rica
Haiti
Which country's flag is this?
Belize
Cuba
Bahamas
Haiti
Jamaica
South Africa
Cuba
Fiji
Which country does this flag belong to?
Cuba
Mexico
Chile
Guatemala
Which country does this flag belong to?
Dominican Republic
Honduras
Paraguay
El Salvador
Which country does this flag belong to?
Panama
Puerto Rico
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Which country does this flag belong to?
Panama
Puerto Rico
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
What country does this flag belong to?
Greenland
Canada
The United States
Mexico
Write out Psalms 72:8, 7-8, or 7-9
Hint: May he have dominion...
Write out Hebrews 11:6 or 5-6
Hint: And without faith it is impossible...
Write out Romans 12:17 or 17-18
Hint: if possible...
Write out Psalms 33:11, 10-11, or 8-11
Hint: The counsel of the Lord...
Write out 1 Chronicles 16:24, 23-24, or 23-26
Hint: Declare his glory among...
What was your favorite thing you learned about in this unit?
