Geography of North America

Turn and Talk!

Why is it important to study the geography and cultures of North America?

Sentence Stems:

I think that it is important to study....

I know that it is importnat to study....

Open Ended

TURN AND TALK RESPONSE!

Why is it important to study the geography and cultures of North America?

Sentence Stems:

I think that it is important to study....

I know that it is importnat to study....

Multiple Choice

Which of the following topics would you be most interested in learning about North America?

• Geography

• History

• Economies

• Cultures

Multiple Choice

Approximately what percentage of the world's population lives in North America?

• 4.8%

• 7.5%

• 16.5%

• 23%

Multiple Choice

Which continent is the third largest by land area?

• Asia

• Africa

• North America

• Europe

Open Ended

What are the oceans and regions that border North America?

Multiple Select

Which of the following countries are among the three largest in North America by land area?

• Canada

• United States

• Mexico

• Cuba

Multiple Choice

Which country has the largest population in North America?

• United States

• Mexico

• Canada

• Guatemala

Multiple Choice

The Caribbean Sea is located:

• East of Central America and north of South America

• West of Central America and south of North America

• North of Central America and east of South America

• South of Central America and west of South America

Multiple Select

Which of the following countries are part of Central America?

• Belize

• Guatemala

• Cuba

• Panama

Multiple Choice

Which is the most populous Caribbean country?

• Haiti

• Cuba

• Dominican Republic

• Jamaica

Multiple Choice

Which countries border the Gulf of Mexico?

• United States, Mexico, and Cuba

• United States and Canada

• Mexico and Jamaica

• Cuba and Jamaica

Multiple Choice

What is the longest river in North America?

• Missouri River

• Mississippi River

• St. Lawrence River

• Colorado River

Multiple Select

Which of the following are among the Great Lakes located between the United States and Canada?

• Lake Superior

• Lake Huron

• Lake Victoria

• Lake Erie

Open Ended

Explain the importance of the St. Lawrence River in connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.

Multiple Choice

What is the commonly used nickname for the Rocky Mountains?

• The Rockies

• The Alps

• The Cascades

• The Andes

Multiple Choice

Which mountain range in eastern North America formed approximately 480 million years ago and has been eroded over time?

• The Appalachian Mountains

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Sierra Nevada

• The Andes

Multiple Choice

What is the highest mountain peak in North America?

• Denali

• Mount Everest

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Elbert

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about the Great Basin Desert?

• It is the largest desert in North America.

• It is a temperate desert with hot, dry summers and snowy winters.

• It is located in the western United States.

• It is the most biologically diverse desert in the world.

Open Ended

What are some key topics you learned about North America in this lesson?

Multiple Choice

A bridge is used to help humans overcome......

• geographical challenges

• a mountain

• water

• the moon

Multiple Choice

Humans use irrigation systems to overcome the geographical challenge of......

• flooding

• watering crops in areas where water is scarce

• transportation

• housing

Multiple Choice

Memphis is located in what state?

• Kentucky

• Missouri

• Tennessee

• Florida

Multiple Choice

Texas is located in which region of the United States?

• west

• Northeastern

• Southwest

• Midwest

Multiple Choice

New York is located in which region of the United States?

• Midwest

• Southeast

• Northeast

• West

Labelling

Identify each body of water

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Atlantic Ocean

Gulf of Mexico

Pacific Ocean

Labelling

Identify each Mountain Range

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Rocky

Appalachian

Sierra Nevada

Hotspot

Identify the Mississippi River

Hotspot

Identify the Rio Grande River