WorksheetsNorth America Unit
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is NOT one of the five major physical regions of North America?
Sahara Desert
Canadian Shield
Western Cordillera
Great Plains
What is the largest river system in North America?
Mississippi-Missouri River
Colorado River
St. Lawrence River
Mackenzie River
Which biome is found in the polar climate zone of North America?
Tundra
Deciduous forest
Grassland
Tropical rainforest
What is the nickname for the Great Plains region of North America?
The Breadbasket
The Sunshine State
The Golden State
The Granite State
Which of these is NOT a climate zone found in North America?
Equatorial
Polar
Temperate
Tropical
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
Toronto
Montreal
Vancouver
Which of these is NOT a province of Canada?
Alaska
Ontario
Quebec
Alberta
What percentage of the world's freshwater is found in Canada?
20%
5%
10%
30%
Which mountain range is found in western North America?
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Alps
Andes
What is the largest city in the United States by population?
New York City
Los Angeles
Chicago
Houston
Which US state is known as the "Gateway to the West"?
Missouri
California
Texas
Colorado
Which North American country is known for its multiculturalism and has two official languages?
Canada
United States
Mexico
Greenland
What is the name of the mountain range found in eastern North America?
Appalachian Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Sierra Nevada
Cascade Range
What type of climate is found in southern Florida and parts of Mexico?
Tropical
Polar
Temperate
Mediterranean
What is the largest desert in North America?
Chihuahuan Desert
Mojave Desert
Sonoran Desert
Great Basin Desert
Which of these North American cities is known as the "Windy City"?
Chicago
New York City
Toronto
San Francisco
Which North American city is home to the headquarters of the United Nations?
New York City
Washington D.C.
Ottawa
Toronto
What is the name of the region in Canada known for its numerous lakes and rivers?
Canadian Shield
Prairie Provinces
Maritime Provinces
Rocky Mountains
What is the name of the strait that separates North America from Asia?
Bering Strait
Strait of Gibraltar
Strait of Magellan
Strait of Hormuz
What is the largest freshwater lake entirely within Canada?
Great Bear Lake
Great Slave Lake
Lake Winnipeg
Lake Athabasca
