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north america Flashcards

1
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What is the largest country in North America?

A

Canada

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2
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Which river is the longest in North America?

A

Missouri River

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3
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True or False: North America is made up of 23 countries.

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True

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4
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Fill in the blank: The Great Lakes are located on the border between the United States and ______.

A

Canada

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5
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What is the capital city of the United States?

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Washington, D.C.

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6
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Which mountain range runs along the western edge of North America?

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Rocky Mountains

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7
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Name one U.S. territory in the Caribbean.

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Puerto Rico

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8
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What is the predominant language spoken in Canada?

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English and French

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9
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Which country in North America has the largest population?

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United States

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10
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What is the primary currency used in Mexico?

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Mexican Peso

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11
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True or False: The Amazon Rainforest is located in North America.

A

False

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12
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What is the smallest country in North America by land area?

A

Saint Kitts and Nevis

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13
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Which ocean lies to the east of North America?

A

Atlantic Ocean

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14
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What is the capital of Mexico?

A

Mexico City

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15
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Name one of the two U.S. states that are not connected to the mainland.

A

Alaska or Hawaii

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16
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Which city is known as the cultural capital of Canada?

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Toronto

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17
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What is the national bird of the United States?

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Bald Eagle

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18
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is a desert located in the southwestern United States.

A

Sonoran Desert

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19
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What treaty ended the Mexican-American War?

A

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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20
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True or False: North America has only one time zone.

A

False

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21
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What is the primary climate type found in northern Canada?

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Tundra

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22
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Which U.S. state is known as the ‘Sunshine State’?

A

Florida

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23
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What is the main agricultural product of the Great Plains?

A

Wheat

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24
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Which country is known for the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza?

A

Mexico

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25
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What is the largest city in the United States by population?

A

New York City

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26
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is a major river that flows through the Grand Canyon.

A

Colorado River

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27
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What is the most populous city in Canada?

A

Toronto

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28
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True or False: The United States shares a border with only Canada.

A

False

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29
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What is the primary language spoken in Mexico?

A

Spanish

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30
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Which two countries are part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

A

United States and Canada

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31
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What is the main mountain range in eastern North America?

A

Appalachian Mountains

32
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the largest freshwater lake by surface area in North America.

A

Lake Superior

33
Q

Which U.S. state is known for its potatoes?

A

Idaho

34
Q

What is the capital of Canada?

A

Ottawa

35
Q

True or False: North America has a tropical rainforest.

A

True

36
Q

What is the primary economic activity in the Arctic region of Canada?

A

Fishing and hunting

37
Q

Which country in North America is known for its maple syrup?

A

Canada

38
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ is a significant cultural and economic region in the United States, known for its technology industry.

A

Silicon Valley

39
Q

What is the largest island in the United States?

A

Hawaii (specifically, the Big Island)

40
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Which U.S. state is known as the ‘Land of 10,000 Lakes’?

A

Minnesota

41
Q

What is the national flower of the United States?

A

Rose

42
Q

True or False: The Mississippi River is entirely within the United States.

A

False

43
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What is the primary industry in the U.S. state of Texas?

A

Oil and gas

44
Q

Which city is known as the ‘Windy City’?

A

Chicago

45
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ is a major cultural and economic region in Mexico, known for its historical significance.

A

Yucatan Peninsula

46
Q

What is the most widely consumed beverage in the United States?

A

Coffee

47
Q

Which North American country has the highest GDP per capita?

A

United States

48
Q

What is the capital of Belize?

A

Belmopan

49
Q

True or False: North America has no active volcanoes.

A

False

50
Q

What is the main purpose of the Panama Canal?

A

To connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

51
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ is a major cultural and historical site in the United States, located in Philadelphia.

A

Independence Hall

52
Q

Which North American country is known for its coffee exports?

A

Costa Rica

53
Q

What is the primary ethnic group in Mexico?

A

Mestizo

54
Q

Which U.S. state is famous for the Grand Canyon?

A

Arizona

55
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ is a significant trade route in North America, connecting the U.S. to Canada.

A

Great Lakes

56
Q

What is the primary source of energy in Canada?

A

Hydroelectric power

57
Q

What is the official currency of Canada?

A

Canadian Dollar

58
Q

True or False: North America is home to the world’s largest desert.

A

False

59
Q

What is the tallest mountain in North America?

A

Denali (Mount McKinley)

60
Q

What is the main agricultural export of the United States?

A

Corn

61
Q

Which North American country is known for its pyramids?

A

Mexico

62
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ is a large body of water located between the U.S. and Canada.

A

Great Lakes

63
Q

What is the largest desert in North America?

A

Mojave Desert

64
Q

Which state is known for the Statue of Liberty?

A

New York

65
Q

True or False: Canada has a monarchy.

A

True

66
Q

What is the historical significance of Plymouth Rock?

A

It is traditionally considered the landing site of the Pilgrims in 1620.

67
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ is a major cultural and economic region in the U.S. known for its entertainment industry.

A

Los Angeles

68
Q

Which country is the second largest in North America by land area?

A

United States

69
Q

What is the main language spoken in the Caribbean region of North America?

A

English, Spanish, and French

70
Q

What is the primary religion practiced in the United States?

A

Christianity

71
Q

Which river forms part of the border between the U.S. and Mexico?

A

Rio Grande

72
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ is a major body of water that separates the U.S. from the Bahamas.

A

Florida Straits

73
Q

True or False: The majority of the population in Canada lives in rural areas.

A

False

74
Q

What is the primary focus of the North American Free Trade Agreement?

A

To eliminate trade barriers between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

75
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What is the most widely spoken indigenous language in North America?

A

Navajo

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