Geography Final Assessment

Front

Which geographic feature forms a natural border between the eastern and western United States, determining river flow direction? Options: Appalachian Mountains, Continental Divide, Mississippi River, Great Lakes

Back

Continental Divide

Front

What percentage of Canada's population lives within 100 miles of the U.S. border?

Back

90%

Front

Which region of the United States is characterized by flat landscape stretching from Texas to Canada? Options: Atlantic Coastal Plain, Piedmont Plateau, Rocky Mountains, Great Plains

Back

Great Plains

Front

What is Canada's position globally in terms of total land area?

Back

Second largest

Front

Which economic transition has the United States experienced over time? Options: Manufacturing to agricultural, Service to industrial, Agricultural to postindustrial, Industrial to agricultural

Back

Agricultural to postindustrial

Front

What major environmental challenge affects both the United States and Canada? Options: Coastal erosion, Volcanic activity, Acid rain, Permafrost melting

Back

Acid rain

Front

Which water system is described as the largest freshwater system in the world? Options: Mississippi River System, Colorado River System, Great Lakes System, St. Lawrence River System

Back

Great Lakes System

Front

What is a defining characteristic of Canada's healthcare system?

Back

Universal coverage

Front

Which mountain range in the United States reaches elevations over 20,000 feet? Options: Appalachian Mountains, Sierra Nevada, Rocky Mountains, Cascade Range

Back

Sierra Nevada

Front

What significant historical event nearly doubled the size of the United States? Options: Mexican-American War, Louisiana Purchase, Gadsden Purchase, Alaska Purchase

Back

Louisiana Purchase