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Geography US/Canada Flashcards

1
Q

Which region of the United States is known for its industrial history and dense population centers?

A

Northeast region

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In which region of the U.S. can you find states like Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan known for agriculture?

A

Midwest region

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Which region of the United States is known for its industrial history and dense population centers

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Northeast region

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4
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What is the capital of the United States

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Washington D.C.

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5
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Where are the Rocky Mountains located

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Western US

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Which region of the U.S. is characterized by Flat, Expansive terrain?

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Great Plains

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The mississippi-Missouri River System drains much of the continental U.S. and is known for being one of the ______________________.

A

Longest river systems in the world

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Which group of lakes in the U.S. is the largest in the world by total area?

A

Great Lakes

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9
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Where does the Mississippi River outlet into?

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Gulf of Mexico

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10
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Which region of the U.S. is known as the “breadbasket of the world” due to its fertile soil?

A

Midwest

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11
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What is the West Coast of the U.S. known for?

A

Tech innovation

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12
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Which part of the U.S. is considered the Bible Belt

A

Southern Area

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13
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What does gentrification refer to?

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The transformation of urban spaces

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14
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What is the capital of Canada

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Ottawa

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15
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What 2 major languages are spoken in Canada

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French and English

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16
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How many times has Quebec attempted to vote for independence?

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Twice

17
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What percentage of the population is located in Quebec and Ontario

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60%

18
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Which region is known for being a vast plateau covering eastern Canada and parts of the central and northern regions

A

Canadian Shield

19
Q

What is the name of one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world located in Canada?

A

Great Bear Lake

20
Q

Which river is the longest river system in Canada, flowing into the Arctic Ocean

A

Mackenzie

21
Q

Which body of saltwater is located in northeastern Canada?

A

Hudson Bay

22
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In which eastern Canadian region are the Appalachians located?

A

Newfoundland and Labrador

23
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What rank does Canada hold in terms of country size

A

Second Largest Country in the world

24
Q

Which province is known for the St. Lawrence Lowlands region?

A

Quebec

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