Unit 2: The United States and Canada Flashcards
1
Q
Which country is the second largest in the world?
A
Canada
2
Q
Which country is the third largest in the world by area?
A
The United States
3
Q
What fraction of the earth do Canada and the U.S. cover together?
A
1/8
4
Q
What is a Piedmont?
A
A low plateau between coastal plains
5
Q
Where are the Appalachian Mountains and how long are they?
A
Run 1,600 mi from Newfoundland to Alabama
6
Q
Where are the Great Plains?
A
Extend from the Missouri River to the Rocky Mountains
7
Q
What two things shaped the development of the United States and Canada?
A
North America’s varied landscape and abundant resources
