Chapter: 08. North America
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (5 Marks)
Choose the best answer for each question.
North America is the _____ largest continent in the world.
(a) second
(b) third
© fourth
(d) fifth The narrow stretch of land that connects North America to South America is called the:
(a) Bering Strait
(b) Isthmus of Panama
© Caribbean Sea
(d) Great Lakes Which of these is NOT one of the five Great Lakes?
(a) Lake Superior
(b) Lake Athabasca
© Lake Huron
(d) Lake Erie The Appalachian Mountains are considered:
(a) young fold mountains
(b) active volcanic mountains
© old fold mountains
(d) icy plateaus What is Canada the world’s largest producer of from its lumbering industry?
(a) Furniture
(b) Rayon
© Newsprint
(d) Plywood Section B: Fill in the Blanks (5 Marks)
Complete the sentences with the correct words.
The continent of North America was named after the Italian explorer _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. Greenland, the largest island in the world, belongs to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. The Canadian or Laurentian Shield is rich in minerals like gold, silver, uranium, and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. The Mississippi-Missouri rivers form the largest _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ in North America. Lumbering is traditionally done in the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ season in Canada. Section C: True/False Questions (5 Marks)
Write True or False for each statement.
Christopher Columbus discovered North America while trying to find a new sea route to Africa. The 49° N latitude marks the boundary between Canada and the USA. The Western Cordilleras are part of the ‘Pacific Ring of Fire’. The Fall Line is a series of waterfalls found in the Central Lowlands. The cold Labrador Current and warm Gulf Stream mixing creates rich fishing grounds. Section D: Explanations of Terms (6 Marks)
Explain the following terms in one or two sentences.
Section E: Short Answer Questions (10 Marks)
Answer the following questions in 2-3 sentences.
Name any two island nations that are part of the West Indies. List the four major physical divisions of North America. Why is the Canadian Shield region known for having many lakes? What makes the Grand Canyon famous? Why is the St Lawrence River considered a very important inland waterway? Section F: Identifying and or Differentiate Concepts (4 Marks)
Explain the difference between the following pairs.
Deciduous trees vs. Coniferous trees Section G: Map-Based Question (5 Marks)
Study the political map of North America. On this map, identify and label:
a) The country where Washington D.C. is located.
b) The largest island shown.
c) The country through which the Tropic of Cancer passes.
d) A country that is part of Central America.
e) The capital of Canada. Section H: Long Answers (10 Marks)
Answer the following questions in 4-5 sentences.
Explain how various geographical factors, such as ocean currents and mountain ranges, influence the diverse climate types found in North America. Describe the process of lumbering in Canada, including why it is done in winter and the different roles of the lumberjacks. Section I: Environmental Awareness (5 Marks)
The United States is often called a “melting pot” due to its diverse population. How does the concept of “Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions” (SDG 16) relate to how different cultural groups interact in such a diverse nation? 
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