WorksheetsPhysical Geography of US/Canada
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 9mins
Avery, Benjamin, and Sophia went on a field trip to a river. They noticed a smaller stream flowing into the river. What is this smaller stream called?
Avery, Benjamin, and Sophia observed that this smaller stream is a tributary, which is a small lake that feeds into a larger lake.
They thought it is a tributary, a man-made structure that diverts water from a river.
They learned that it is a tributary, a stream or river that flows into a larger stream or river.
They guessed it is a tributary, a type of bird that lives near rivers.
What is the meaning of headwaters of a river?
Arjun, Ava, and Emma are planning a trip to the Rocky Mountains. They learned about the continental divide located there. What does this continental divide signify?
It separates the watersheds that drain into the Gulf of Mexico from those that drain into the Great Lakes.
It separates the watersheds that drain into the Pacific Ocean from those that drain into the Atlantic Ocean.
It separates the watersheds that drain into the Mediterranean Sea from those that drain into the Red Sea.
It separates the watersheds that drain into the Indian Ocean from those that drain into the Arctic Ocean.
What is the definition of fall line in World Geography?
What is the definition of a hurricane in World Geography?
In a World Geography class, Ava, Grace, and Hannah are discussing energy sources. They are trying to understand the definition of a fossil fuel. Which of the following statements best describes a fossil fuel?
A fossil fuel is a natural fuel formed from the remains of living organisms over millions of years.
A fossil fuel is a man-made substance used for energy production.
A fossil fuel is a renewable energy source.
A fossil fuel is a type of rock that contains ancient artifacts.
Match the following terms with the definitions of Physical Geography of US
Tributary
Smaller river flowing into a larger one
Headwaters
Where a river starts
Continental Divide
Rivers flow either east or west
Fall Line
Rapid rivers from higher to lower land
Hurricane
strong storms that affect the US
What is the definition of timberline in World Geography?
What is the definition of chinook in World Geography?
During a geography class, Daniel and Maya were discussing about the largest deposit of tar sands. Daniel said it's located in Canada. Can you help Benjamin identify the name of this tar sands deposit?
Athabasca oil sands
Natural Gas in Canada
Keystone XL pipeline
Alberta oil sands
What is the definition of fishery in World Geography?
What is the definition of overfishing in World Geography?
What is the definition of aquaculture in World Geography?
Match the following landforms of North America
Piedmont (Fertile Plateau)
Rocky Mountains
St. Lawrence River
Appalachian Mountains
Sierra Nevada Mountains
