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Did the USA get independent from the British or the Spanish?

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The British.

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What is the largest country in North America by land area?

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Canada

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Which river is the longest in North America?

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Missouri River

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True or False: Mexico is part of North America.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The Great Lakes are located between the United States and ______.

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Canada

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What is the capital city of the United States?

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Washington, D.C.

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Which mountain range runs along the western coast of North America?

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Rocky Mountains

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Name the three countries that make up North America.

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United States, Canada, and Mexico

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What is the primary language spoken in Canada?

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English and French

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Which ocean borders North America to the east?

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Atlantic Ocean

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Which U.S. state is the largest by area?

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Alaska

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True or False: North America is home to the Amazon Rainforest.

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False

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13
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What is the currency used in Canada?

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Canadian Dollar (CAD)

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Fill in the blank: The _______ is a large desert located in the southwestern United States.

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Sonoran Desert

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Which ancient civilization was located in present-day Mexico?

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Aztec Empire

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What is the primary economic activity in the Great Plains region of North America?

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Agriculture

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Name one of the two longest rivers in North America.

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Missouri River or Mississippi River

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18
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What is the predominant climate type found in northern Canada?

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Tundra

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True or False: The United States is the most populous country in North America.

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True

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What is the name of the famous waterfall located on the border of the U.S. and Canada?

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Niagara Falls

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21
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What is the largest city in Canada?

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Toronto

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22
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Which territory is the capital of Canada located in?

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Ontario

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Fill in the blank: The _______ is a significant cultural and economic region in the southeastern U.S.

A

Sun Belt

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What is the most widely spoken language in the United States?

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English

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25
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What type of government does Canada have?

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Parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy

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26
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Which U.S. state is known as the ‘Sunshine State’?

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Florida

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27
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Name the desert located in the southwestern U.S.

A

Mojave Desert

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28
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True or False: The United States has 50 states.

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True

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29
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What is the official language of Mexico?

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Spanish

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30
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is an important cultural and historical site in the southwestern U.S.

A

Grand Canyon

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31
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Which two countries share the longest international border in the world?

A

United States and Canada

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32
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What is the name of the indigenous people originally from North America?

A

Native Americans

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33
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What is the primary industry in the Canadian province of Alberta?

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Oil and gas extraction

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34
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Which city is known as the entertainment capital of the world?

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Las Vegas

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35
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What is the smallest country in North America?

A

Saint Kitts and Nevis

36
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True or False: Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark located in North America.

A

True

37
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What is the largest island in the Caribbean Sea?

A

Cuba

38
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is a major trade agreement between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

A

USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement)

39
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What major event occurred on July 4, 1776, in the United States?

A

Declaration of Independence

40
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Which U.S. state is known for its national parks and geysers, including Old Faithful?

A

Wyoming

41
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What natural feature forms part of the border between the U.S. and Canada?

A

Great Lakes

42
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True or False: The Pacific Ocean is to the west of North America.

A

True

43
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What is the predominant vegetation type in the southeastern U.S.?

A

Deciduous forests

44
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What is the main purpose of the U.S. Census?

A

To count the population and gather demographic information

45
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is a series of islands that form part of the U.S. state of Florida.

A

Florida Keys

46
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What is the capital of Mexico?

A

Mexico City

47
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Which U.S. state is famous for its potatoes?

A

Idaho

48
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True or False: The Rocky Mountains extend into Canada.

A

True

49
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What is the name of the famous U.S. national park known for its geysers and hot springs?

A

Yellowstone National Park

50
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is a major river that flows through the central United States.

A

Mississippi River

51
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What is the primary economic activity in the northeastern U.S.?

A

Finance and services

52
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What is the highest peak in North America?

A

Denali (Mount McKinley)

53
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True or False: Canada has more lakes than any other country in the world.

A

True

54
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What is the primary industry in the northeastern U.S.?

A

Finance and services

55
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is a major agricultural region in the central United States.

A

Corn Belt

56
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What is the primary language spoken in Quebec, Canada?

A

French

57
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Which U.S. state is known for its wine production?

A

California

58
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What is the largest city in the United States?

A

New York City

59
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True or False: The U.S. Virgin Islands are located in the Caribbean.

A

True

60
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What is the main export of Mexico?

A

Automobiles

61
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is a cultural region in the southern U.S. known for its music and food.

A

Deep South

62
Q

What is the main function of the U.S. Supreme Court?

A

To interpret the Constitution and federal law

63
Q

Which U.S. state is known for the Statue of Liberty?

A

New York

64
Q

What is the capital city of Canada?

A

Ottawa

65
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True or False: The United States has a parliamentary system of government.

A

False

66
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What is the main purpose of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

A

To promote trade between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico

67
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is a major cultural and economic hub in southern California.

A

Los Angeles

68
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What is the primary source of income for the Caribbean islands?

A

Tourism

69
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Which country has the largest population in North America?

A

United States

70
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What is the primary religion in the United States?

A

Christianity

71
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is a major river that forms part of the border between the U.S. and Mexico.

A

Rio Grande

72
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What is the main purpose of the U.S. Senate?

A

To represent the states and pass legislation

73
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Which U.S. state is known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities?

A

Colorado

74
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True or False: North America is the only continent where English is an official language.

A

False

75
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What is the primary climate type in the southwestern U.S.?

A

Desert

76
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is a significant historical document that established the framework of the U.S. government.

A

U.S. Constitution

77
Q

What is the main form of government in Mexico?

A

Federal republic

78
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Which U.S. state is known for its national parks and wildlife?

A

Wyoming

79
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True or False: The capital of Canada is Toronto.

A

False

80
Q

What is the major economic activity in the Arctic regions of North America?

A

Fishing and oil extraction

81
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is a major cultural and economic region in the northeastern U.S.

A

Northeast Corridor

82
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What is the name of the indigenous group primarily located in the Arctic regions of Canada?

A

Inuit

83
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What is the main environmental issue facing North America?

A

Climate change

84
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True or False: North America has a wide range of biodiversity.

A

True

85
Q

What is the primary energy source in the U.S.?

A

Natural gas

86
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is a major international airport located in Atlanta, Georgia.

A

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

87
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What is the largest city in Mexico?

A

Mexico City

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