Geography US/Canada Flashcards
Which region of the United States is known for its industrial history and dense population centers?
Northeast region
In which region of the U.S. can you find states like Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan known for agriculture?
Midwest region
Which region of the United States is known for its industrial history and dense population centers
Northeast region
What is the capital of the United States
Washington D.C.
Where are the Rocky Mountains located
Western US
Which region of the U.S. is characterized by Flat, Expansive terrain?
Great Plains
The mississippi-Missouri River System drains much of the continental U.S. and is known for being one of the ______________________.
Longest river systems in the world
Which group of lakes in the U.S. is the largest in the world by total area?
Great Lakes
Where does the Mississippi River outlet into?
Gulf of Mexico
Which region of the U.S. is known as the “breadbasket of the world” due to its fertile soil?
Midwest
What is the West Coast of the U.S. known for?
Tech innovation
Which part of the U.S. is considered the Bible Belt
Southern Area
What does gentrification refer to?
The transformation of urban spaces
What is the capital of Canada
Ottawa
What 2 major languages are spoken in Canada
French and English
How many times has Quebec attempted to vote for independence?
Twice
What percentage of the population is located in Quebec and Ontario
60%
Which region is known for being a vast plateau covering eastern Canada and parts of the central and northern regions
Canadian Shield
What is the name of one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world located in Canada?
Great Bear Lake
Which river is the longest river system in Canada, flowing into the Arctic Ocean
Mackenzie
Which body of saltwater is located in northeastern Canada?
Hudson Bay
In which eastern Canadian region are the Appalachians located?
Newfoundland and Labrador
What rank does Canada hold in terms of country size
Second Largest Country in the world
Which province is known for the St. Lawrence Lowlands region?
Quebec
