Test 5 - Chapter 6; Map Mastery 7-8

Question 1

The deepest canyon in the United States is what canyon?

Answer 1

Hells Canyon

Question 2

The highest peak in the Rockies is what?

Answer 2

Mount Elbert

Question 3

The largest desert area in North America is what?

Answer 3

Great Basin Desert

Question 4

The deepest lake in the United States is what?

Answer 4

Crater Lake

Question 5

The hottest and driest part of North America is what?

Answer 5

Death Valley

Question 6

The highest waterfall in North America is what?

Answer 6

Yosemite Falls

Question 7

The world’s oldest known living tree is the…

Answer 7

bristlecone pine

Question 8

The largest land bird in North America is the…

Answer 8

California condor

Question 9

The most widespread cactus is the…

Answer 9

Prickly Pear

Question 10

The most dangerous animal in North America is the…

Answer 10

grizzly bear

Question 11

The wild sheep of North America is the…

Answer 11

bighorn

Question 12

The largest cactus in the world is the…

Answer 12

sanguaro

Question 13

A relative of the antelope that has hooves like suction cups is the …

Answer 13

mountain goat

Question 14

The poisonous lizard found in the North American Desert is the…

Answer 14

gila monster

Question 15

The most widely distributed carnivore in the New World is the…

Answer 15

mountain lion

Question 16

Which missionary to the Cayuse was martyred for Christ?

Answer 16

Marcus Whitman

Question 17

Which famous Shoshone guided Lewis and Clark on their expedition?

Answer 17

Sacagawea

Question 18

Which famous Apache resisted the settlement of the Southwest until he surrendered and was exiled to Fort Pickens in Pensacola, FL?

Answer 18

Geronimo

Question 19

Which Indian tribe lived in multi-room houses cut into solid rock?

Answer 19

Pueblo

Question 20

Who was the most famous leader of the Nez Perce?

Answer 20

Chief Joseph

Question 21

Which Indian tribe lives near the bottom of the Grand Canyon?

Answer 21

Havasupai

Question 22

Which Indian tribe is famous for its skill in weaving rugs?

Answer 22

Navajo

Question 23

Which Indian tribe became famous as breeders of appaloosa horses?

Answer 23

Nez Perce

Question 24

What is the longest mountain chain on the earth?

Answer 24

Cordilleran Chain

Question 25

What is the largest river flowing into the Pacific Ocean from North America?

Answer 25

Columbia River

Question 26

What is the largest high-altitude lake in North America?

Answer 26

Yellowstone Lake

Question 27

What is the largest saltwater lake in North America?

Answer 27

Great Salt Lake

Question 28

What is the most famous geyser in Yellowstone National Park?

Answer 28

Old Faithful

Question 29

What is the highest peak in the United States south of Alaska?

Answer 29

Mount Whitney

Question 30

What is the largest canyon in the world?

Answer 30

Grand Canyon

Question 31

Study Map Masteries 7 & 8

Answer 31

Study these specific areas: 
Great Basin Desert 
Niagara Falls
Rocky Mountains
Angel Falls
Mt. Logan
Mt. Aconcagua
Atacama Desert
Sierra Madre Oriental
Andes Mountains 
Mt. McKinley
Mt. St. Helens
Patagonia Desert
Brazilian Highlands
Sierra Madre Occidental
Appalachian Mountains
Mt. Rainer
Guiana Highlands
Yosemite Falls