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North America Physical Geography Review
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Sierra Madre Occidental
this contains major deposits of copper, lead, zinc & Pico de Orizaba
one of three mountain ranges the surround Mexico City this is to the south
this is the longest in North America & includes the Continental Divide
this range contains about two-thirds of Mexico's forest and woodland
the oldest mountains on Earth they forms a series of ridgelines and valleys
this is important to the economy of Canada with many natural resources
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Great Plains
one of the most historically influential physical feature in North America
this volcano on the equator has snow due to its elevation
this peninsula creates the largest state in Mexico
the lowest point in North America
this peak is the highest point in North America
this peninsula has thousands of fresh water pools called cenotes
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The plains that make up most of the center of North America can be called which of the following?
Great Plains, Interior Plains & Central Plains
Coastal Plains, Great Plains & Central Plains
Interior Plains, Rural America & Great Plains
Central Plains, Contiguous Plains & Interior Plains
Continental Plains, Great Plains & Central Plains
Great Plains, Continental Plains & Interior Plains
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Appalachian Mountains
this range contains about two-thirds of Mexico's forest and woodland
the oldest mountains on Earth they forms a series of ridgelines and valleys
this is the longest in North America & includes the Continental Divide
this is important to the economy of Canada with many natural resources
this contains major deposits of copper, lead, zinc & Pico de Orizaba
one of three mountain ranges the surround Mexico City this is to the south
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Contiguous
a long period with little or no precipitation
a system of parallel mountain ranges
producing crop to sell
farmer that only grow enough food for their families
a narrow strip of land connecting two large land areas
connected in one block
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Yucatan
this volcano on the equator has snow due to its elevation
one of the most historically influential physical feature in North America
this peninsula creates the largest state in Mexico
the lowest point in North America
this peak is the highest point in North America
this peninsula has thousands of fresh water pools called cenotes
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Subsistence Farming
farmer that only grow enough food for their families
a long period with little or no precipitation
connected in one block
producing crop to sell
a narrow strip of land connecting two large land areas
a system of parallel mountain ranges
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Missouri River
provides water to ~40 million people in 7 states & 2 nations
the feature provides a trade route between four continents
the largest world-with white sand beaches & reserves of oil & natural gas
for thousands of years the Center of Life has been an artery of exploration
~70% of the Earth surface this feature is located west of North America
a great American migration route & commercial waterway traversing 10 states
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Sierra Madre Oriental
this is important to the economy of Canada with many natural resources
one of three mountain ranges the surround Mexico City this is to the south
this contains major deposits of copper, lead, zinc & Pico de Orizaba
this range contains about two-thirds of Mexico's forest and woodland
the oldest mountains on Earth they forms a series of ridgelines and valleys
this is the longest in North America & includes the Continental Divide
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Sierra Madre del Sur
this contains major deposits of copper, lead, zinc & Pico de Orizaba
the oldest mountains on Earth they forms a series of ridgelines and valleys
one of three mountain ranges the surround Mexico City this is to the south
this is important to the economy of Canada with many natural resources
this range contains about two-thirds of Mexico's forest and woodland
this is the longest in North America & includes the Continental Divide
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Isthmus
producing crop to sell
a narrow strip of land connecting two large land areas
farmer that only grow enough food for their families
connected in one block
a system of parallel mountain ranges
a long period with little or no precipitation
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Central plain
covers 16% of the world's surface
extends from southern Canada to Texas
covers most of the eastern United States and Mexico
is formed by North and South America
connects the continents of North and South America
low population that covers more than half of Canada
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North America
covers 16% of the world's surface
connects the continents of North and South America
is formed by North and South America
extends from southern Canada to Texas
covers most of the eastern United States and Mexico
low population that covers more than half of Canada
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Atlantic Ocean
the largest world-with white sand beaches & reserves of oil & natural gas
provides water to ~40 million people in 7 states & 2 nations
a great American migration route & commercial waterway traversing 10 states
for thousands of years the Center of Life has been an artery of exploration
the feature provides a trade route between four continents
~70% of the Earth surface this feature is located west of North America
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Rocky Mountains
one of three mountain ranges the surround Mexico City this is to the south
this contains major deposits of copper, lead, zinc & Pico de Orizaba
the oldest mountains on Earth they forms a series of ridgelines and valleys
this is important to the economy of Canada with many natural resources
this range contains about two-thirds of Mexico's forest and woodland
this is the longest in North America & includes the Continental Divide
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Gulf of Mexico
for thousands of years the Center of Life has been an artery of exploration
the feature provides a trade route between four continents
a great American migration route & commercial waterway traversing 10 states
the largest world-with white sand beaches & reserves of oil & natural gas
provides water to ~40 million people in 7 states & 2 nations
~70% of the Earth surface this feature is located west of North America
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Denali
one of the most historically influential physical feature in North America
this peninsula creates the largest state in Mexico
the lowest point in North America
this volcano on the equator has snow due to its elevation
this peninsula has thousands of fresh water pools called cenotes
this peak is the highest point in North America
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Pacific Ocean
~70% of the Earth surface this feature is located west of North America
a great American migration route & commercial waterway traversing 10 states
for thousands of years the Center of Life has been an artery of exploration
the feature provides a trade route between four continents
provides water to ~40 million people in 7 states & 2 nations
the largest world-with white sand beaches & reserves of oil & natural gas
19
Pico de Orizaba
this volcano on the equator has snow due to its elevation
the lowest point in North America
this peninsula has thousands of fresh water pools called cenotes
this peak is the highest point in North America
this peninsula creates the largest state in Mexico
one of the most historically influential physical feature in North America
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Drought
producing crop to sell
connected in one block
farmer that only grow enough food for their families
a narrow strip of land connecting two large land areas
a system of parallel mountain ranges
a long period with little or no precipitation
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Canadian Shield
one of three mountain ranges the surround Mexico City this is to the south
the oldest mountains on Earth they forms a series of ridgelines and valleys
this range contains about two-thirds of Mexico's forest and woodland
this contains major deposits of copper, lead, zinc & Pico de Orizaba
this is important to the economy of Canada with many natural resources
this is the longest in North America & includes the Continental Divide
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The Canadian Shield
connects the continents of North and South America
is formed by North and South America
covers most of the eastern United States and Mexico
low population that covers more than half of Canada
extends from southern Canada to Texas
covers 16% of the world's surface
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Death Valley
this peak is the highest point in North America
this peninsula has thousands of fresh water pools called cenotes
the lowest point in North America
one of the most historically influential physical feature in North America
this volcano on the equator has snow due to its elevation
this peninsula creates the largest state in Mexico
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The Isthmus of Panama
covers 16% of the world's surface
connects the continents of North and South America
covers most of the eastern United States and Mexico
extends from southern Canada to Texas
is formed by North and South America
low population that covers more than half of Canada
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Combined, these form the world's largest body of fresh water.
The Mississippi River Delta
The Gulf of California
The Great Lakes
The Great Salt Lake
The Canadian Shield
Lake Superior
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Baja California
one of the most historically influential physical feature in North America
the lowest point in North America
this peninsula has thousands of fresh water pools called cenotes
this peninsula creates the largest state in Mexico
this volcano on the equator has snow due to its elevation
this peak is the highest point in North America
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Rio Grande
this creates part of the border between the USA and Mexico
found in Canada this area supports large animals like walrus and bears
these warm waters are found along the coast of South America
located in the far Northern latitudes
connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean
between Baja California and the main land of Mexico
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Gulf of California
located in the far Northern latitudes of North America
between Baja California and the main land of Mexico
found in Canada this area supports large animals like walrus and bears
this creates part of the border between the USA and Mexico
these warm waters are found along the coast of South America
connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean
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Cordillera
producing crop to sell
a long period with little or no precipitation
a narrow strip of land connecting two large land areas
farmer that only grow enough food for their families
connected in one block
a system of parallel mountain ranges
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Arctic Ocean
located in the far Northern latitudes
between Baja California and the main land of Mexico
these warm waters are found along the coast of South America
connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean
this creates part of the border between the USA and Mexico
found in Canada this area supports large animals like walrus and bears
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Hudson Bay
located in the far Northern latitudes of North America
between Baja California and the main land of Mexico
this creates part of the border between the USA and Mexico
connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean
these warm waters are found along the coast of South America
found in Canada this area supports large animals like walrus and bears
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Coastal plain
extends from southern Canada to Texas
low population that covers more than half of Canada
connects the continents of North and South America
covers 16% of the world's surface
covers most of the eastern United States and Mexico
is formed by North and South America
33
Caribbean Sea
connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean
this creates part of the border between the USA and Mexico
between Baja California and the main land of Mexico
found in Canada this area supports large animals like walrus and bears
these warm waters are found along the coast of South America
located in the far Northern latitudes
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St. Lawrence River
this creates part of the border between the USA and Mexico
found in Canada this area supports large animals like whales and bears
these warm waters are found along the coast of South America
between Baja California and the main land of Mexico
connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean
located in the far Northern latitudes of North America
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This is the world's largest fresh water lake.
Pactola Lake
Lake Mead
Great Salt Lake
Lake Michigan
Lake Superior
Great Bear Lake
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Mississippi River
provides water to ~40 million people in 7 states & 2 nations
~70% of the Earth surface this feature is located west of North America
a great American migration route & commercial waterway traversing 10 states
the feature provides a trade route between four continents
for thousands of years the Center of Life has been an artery of exploration
the largest world-with white sand beaches & reserves of oil & natural gas
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Western Hemisphere
covers 16% of the world's surface
covers most of the eastern United States and Mexico
connects the continents of North and South America
low population that covers more than half of Canada
is formed by North and South America
extends from southern Canada to Texas
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Commercial Farming
farmer that only grow enough food for their families
producing crop to sell
connected in one block
a narrow strip of land connecting two large land areas
a long period with little or no precipitation
a system of parallel mountain ranges
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Colorado River
the feature provides a trade route between four continents
a great American migration route & commercial waterway traversing 10 states
for thousands of years the Center of Life has been an artery of exploration
~70% of the Earth surface this feature is located west of North America
provides water to ~40 million people in 7 states & 2 nations
the largest world-with white sand beaches & reserves of oil & natural gas
