World Regional Geography United States and Canada
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| The Appalachian Plateau is found on the ________ side of the Appalachian Highlands system.
A) northern B) southern C) eastern D) western Answer: D Learning Outcome: 2.4: Locate on a map the major land surface form regions of the United States and Canada. Global Science: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills. 14) 
The Piedmont is found on the ________ side of the Appalachian Highlands system. A) northern B) southern C) eastern D) western Answer: C Nat'l Geog. St.: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places. Learning Outcome: 2.4: Locate on a map the major land surface form regions of the United States and Canada. Global Science: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills. 15)
The Gulf of St. Lawrence is found in ________ Canada. A) northern B) southern C) eastern D) western Answer: C Nat'l Geog. St.: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places. Learning Outcome: 2.4: Locate on a map the major land surface form regions of the United States and Canada. Global Science: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills. 16) It is within the Alaska Range that we find Mt. McKinley, the highest peak in the United States and Canada at about ________ feet. A) 14,000 B) 18,000 C) 20,000 D) 25,000 Answer: C Nat'l Geog. St.: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places. Learning Outcome: 2.3: List the major land surface form regions in the United States and Canada. 17)
Georgia enjoys ________ climate. A) subarctic D) steppe Answer: C Learning Outcome: 2.5: Locate on a map and name the major climate regions in the United States and Canada. Global Science: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills. 18)
Wisconsin enjoys ________ climate. A) subarctic B) humid continental C) humid subtropical D) steppe Answer: B Learning Outcome: 2.5: Locate on a map and name the major climate regions in the United States and Canada. Global Science: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills. 19)
Northern Quebec enjoys ________ climate. A) subarctic B) humid continental C) humid subtropical D) steppe Answer: A Learning Outcome: 2.5: Locate on a map and name the major climate regions in the United States and Canada. Global Science: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills. 20)
West Texas enjoys ________ climate. A) subarctic B) humid continental C) humid subtropical D) steppe Answer: D Learning Outcome: 2.5: Locate on a map and name the major climate regions in the United States and Canada. Global Science: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills. 21) ________ is a term that describes the more extreme heating and cooling characteristics of land compared to water. A) Humid
B) Orographic C) Continentality Answer: C Learning Outcome: 2.7: Define "marine" and "continental" effects on climate and point out areas of the United States and Canada region that experience these effects.
A) Texas
B) California C) Arizona D) New Mexico Answer: D Nat'l Geog. St.: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places. Learning Outcome: 2.9: List the major environmental challenges facing the United States and Canada region. Global Science: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills. 23) Historically, Scandinavian immigration to the United States centered on the city of: A) Pittsburgh B) Baltimore C) Charleston, WV D) Minneapolis-St. Paul Answer: D Global Science: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
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