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Which west coast climate generally has warmer temperatures?
Semi-Arid
Humid subtropical
Marine West Coast
Mediterranean
2
The climate region most prevalent in the southeast part of the US is
Humid Continental
Subarctic
Humid Subtropical
Tropical wet/dry
3
The area of the mountains that is most like a tundra climate is
In the forested areas
At the base of the mountains
Above the treeline
On the leeward side of the mountains
4
The longest mountain range in the eastern part of North America is the
Allegheny Mts.
Sierra Nevada Mts.
Blue Ridge Mts.
Appalachian Mts.
5
Mining of resources such as copper and coal are most often done in areas that are
Water bodies
Basins
Plains
Mountains
6
The acronym for the Great Lakes is
HOLMES
HOMEBOY
HORNS
HOMES
7
The most important river in connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean is the
Mississippi
St. Lawrence
Colorado
Mackenzie
8
Between the Coastal Ranges and the Rocky Mountains lies the
Great Basin
Great Plains
Canadian Shield
Great Lakes
9
Farming is easiest in the Great Plains and the
Coastal Ranges
Eastern Lowlands
Canadian Shield
Great Basin
10
All of the following are important natural resources in North America except
Water
Trees
Corn
Petroleum/Oil
11
Most of Canada is what climate region?
Continental
Subarctic
Tundra
Semi-Arid
12
Nebraska is located in what climate region?
Humid subtropical
Humid Continental
Marine West Coast
Semi-Arid
13
What type of trees are most often found in the subarctic climate region?
Coniferous
Palm Trees
Deciduous
Cactus
14
The only area where a tropical wet climate can be found is in which island?
Queen Elizabeth
Victoria
Hawaii
Baffin
15
The longest river in North America is the
Colorado
Missouri
Mississippi
Ohio