Canada and USA geography

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of a map?

• Compass rose

• Scale
  

• Key/Legend

• Book index

Which of the following best describes the difference between a physical map and a political map?

• A physical map shows landforms like mountains and rivers, while a political map shows boundaries and cities.
  

• A political map shows weather patterns, and a physical map shows temperatu

• c) A physical map focuses on population, while a political map focuses on economic activity.

• d) A physical map shows human-made features, while a political map shows natural features.

What is the purpose of a map’s scale?

• To show the direction of the north.
  
  
  

• To measure the real-world distance between locations.

• To explain symbols used on the map.

• To display the population of a country.

What is the largest mountain range in North America?

• Rocky Mountains
  
  
  

• Appalachian Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

• Cascade Range

Which river is the longest in North America?

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• St. Lawrence River

• Rio Grande

Look at the map and answer:

Which Great Lake is entirely within the United States?

• Lake Huron

• Lake Ontario

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Erie

Which of the following is NOT one of the Great Lakes?

• Lake Erie

• Lake Superior

• Lake Winnipeg

• Lake Ontario

Which of the following best describes the climate of Canada’s northern regions?

• Tropical

• 
  Subarctic

• Mediterranean

• Mediterranean

The temperate forests found in the eastern United States and southeastern Canada mainly consist of which type of vegetation?

• Coniferous trees

• Broadleaf trees

• Cacti

• Mangroves

What is a characteristic of the Great Plains region in the USA?

• High rainfall and dense forests

• Hot, dry deserts

• Grasslands and prairies

• Cold tundra with no vegetation