Explore North America: Geography and Landmarks
Discover the geography of North America through images and maps. Learn about the diverse climate, resources, and locations of countries like the USA and Canada. Identify prominent features such as Denali, Aleutian Islands, Great Plains, and major rivers. Explore the Rocky Mountains, Sierra Nevada Mountains, and more. Understand the oceans bordering North America and locate the St. Lawrence River. Engage with the rich landscape and landmarks of this continent.
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Geographic Location Practice U.S.A. State Location Practice Canada Province Practice Canada Province Practice U.S.A. State Location Practice
North America is made up of ________ different countries. 3 6 37 58 37
What state is Denali (formerly Mt. McKinley), North America s highest mountain, located in? Alaska
Identify Aleutian Islands on the map below:
Identify the Great Plains on the map below:
Locate the Rocky Mountains, Sierra Nevada Mountains, and the Appalachian Mountains on the map below.
What ocean borders North America to the west? Pacific Ocean
What ocean borders North America to the east? Atlantic Ocean
Identify the location of the St. Lawrence River
Identify the following Colorado River Missouri River Mississippi River
Is a Maple Tree deciduous or coniferous? Deciduous
What region/area of The United States are the deserts located in? Southwestern
The largest continuous area of coastal temperate rainforest in the world, located along the_________________ coast of North America, stretches from Oregon to Alaska. Western or Pacific
What is PERMAFROST and what type of land cover is it found in? It is ground that is permanently frozen. It is found in the Tundra land cover.
What desert is Death Valley in? Sonoran Desert Mojave Desert Chihuahuan Desert Mojave Desert
The ____________ climate of hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters is found along the California coast. Mediterranean Temperate Continental Tropical Polar Mediterranean
What region of the United States has a large supply of petroleum? Midwest Eastern Southern Northern Southern
Why does the climate of North America cool as you travel North? It has higher latitudes.
Where is the lumbering industry stronger, Canada or the United States? Canada
Is Alluvial Soil good or bad for agriculture? Why? It is good because it is rich, fertile soil. Crops grow very well in this soil.
What two European countries had settlements in Canada in the mid-1700s? France & Great Britain
How many provinces and territories are in Canada? 13
Which Canadian province has a distinctive French cultural influence? Quebec
Most of the Canadian population lives in what region of Canada? Southeastern
In what year did Canada receive its independence from Britain? 1867 1776 1958 1867
