What are some of North America's most important human characteristics?
In this lesson, we will be learning about the major cities in North America. We will also be learning about how agriculture, forestry and mining are important for the continent economically. Finally, we will learn about the natural resources that North America has and where these natural resources are located within the continent.
What are some of North America's most important human characteristics?
In this lesson, we will be learning about the major cities in North America. We will also be learning about how agriculture, forestry and mining are important for the continent economically. Finally, we will learn about the natural resources that North America has and where these natural resources are located within the continent.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Identify North America's major cities
- Explore economic activity on the continent
- Identify where North America's natural resources are located
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11 Questions
Q1.
What is physical geography?
Things related to the behaviour of humans.
Q2.
North America is the _______ largest continent in the world.
fifth
fourth
second
sixth
Q3.
Which country is the largest country in North America?
Costa Rica
Guatemala
Mexico
United States of America
Q4.
Which ocean is of the north of North America?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Q5.
Which ocean is of the east of North America?
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Q6.
Which of these countries is not part of North America?
Belize
Cuba
El Salvador
Jamaica
Panama
Q7.
What is the famous mountain range in the Mountainous West called?
Alps
Andes
Himalayas
Q8.
Which of the following describes the physical features of the Great Plain?
islands and coral reef
lakes
mountains and volcanoes
wetlands
Q9.
Which of the following describes the physical features of the Caribbean?
fertile soil and grasslands
lakes
mountains and volcanoes
wetlands
Q10.
Which of the following describes the physical features of the Eastern Region?
fertile soil and grasslands
islands and coral reef
lakes
mountains and volcanoes
Q11.
Which of the following describes the physical features of the Canadian Shield?
fertile soil and grasslands
islands and coral reef
mountains and volcanoes
wetlands
7 Questions
Q1.
What are human geography features?
The natural landscape of the earth.
Things related to the weather.
Q2.
Which one of these is not a major city in North America?
Belize City
Guatemala City
Mexico City
New York
Q3.
Which city in the United States is the most populous?
Chicago
Los Angeles
Washington DC
Q4.
True or false? Coffee is harvested in North America.
False
Q5.
True or false? Sugar cane is harvested in North America.
False
Q6.
Which of these is timber (wood) not used for?
building
carpentry
construction
Q7.
What oil is mined at the Athabasca tar sands?
olive oil
rapeseed oil
sunflower oil