Unit 7.1 Check for Understanding

Front

Which mountain range is the oldest in North America?

Back

Appalachian Mountains

Front

Which mountain range is the longest in North America?

Back

Rocky Mountains

Front

What is the tallest mountain point in North America?

Back

Mt. Denali

Front

Which region of Canada is made up of rugged and rocky terrain?

Back

Canadian Shield

Front

Which region of the United States is known as the 'Bread Basket of the World'?

Back

Great Plains

Front

Which region in the United States is very hot and dry due to the rain shadow of the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevada?

Back

Great Basin

Front

Which desert in North America includes Death Valley, the lowest and hottest place?

Back

Mojave Desert

Front

Which river is the 2nd longest and most important river basin in the U.S.?

Back

Mississippi River

Front

Which river serves as the natural border between the U.S. and Mexico?

Back

Rio Grande

Front

Which water system in Canada connects Lake Ontario and the Atlantic Ocean?

Back

St. Lawrence River