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WorksheetsLandscapes of the U.S. & Canada Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Why are the northern territories of Canada sparsely populated?
The climate is too cold to sustain major populations
There are boundary disputes
Erosion is destroying the coasts
There is a risk of tornadoes
In what region is the United States population most densely concentrated?
The south
The midwest
The northwest
The northeast
Choose two reasons that the majority of largely populated United States cities are in the northeast.
The northeast is where the British colonists initially settled
The northeast is part of tornado alley
The Gold Rush brought many citizens to the Northeast
Many migrants moved to northeastern cities during the Industrial Revolution
What river connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean?
Mississippi
Ohio
Rio Grande
St. Lawrence
Which geographical feature explains why the St. Lawrence river flows east?
The Continental Divide
The Appalachian Mountains
Plate tectonics
The Ring of Fire
What mountain range is shaded on the map?
The Rocky Mountains
The Appalachian Mountains
The Himalayas
Mount Oklahoma
The Great Plains is a good example of a
highlands area
tropical climate
tundra
grassland
What languages are primarily spoken in Quebec, Canada?
English and French
Spanish and French
English and Portuguese
French and Italian
Which region is known for its flat lands and fertile soils and is also known as "Tornado Alley"?
Columbian Plateau
Great Plains
Great Basin
Grand Canyon
This province in Canada lies the furthest WEST.
Manitoba
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Quebec
A very large, heavily populated city or urban complex.
shanty town
megalopolis
archipelago
rural
Most of Canada is sparsely populated because of the ______________.
many mountains and rivers
lack of natural resources
the climate
political unrest
This is one of Canada's most important rivers and forms the boarder between the US and Canada
The Missouri River
The Mississippi River
The Hudson River
The St. Lawrence River
Which of the following mountain ranges is located in North America?
Rocky Mountains
The Himalayas
Andes Mountains
Ural Mountains
Which of the following countries can most Canadians trace their ancestral lineage to?
France
Spain
Denmark
Sweden
