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Which region of North America is characterized by the Cordilleras mountain range?
Which region of North America is characterized by the Cordilleras mountain range?
Which country is not part of North America's land area?
Which country is not part of North America's land area?
Which region of North America is primarily located in the U.S. and Canada?
Which region of North America is primarily located in the U.S. and Canada?
Which region of North America is known for its vast lands and considered the third largest continent?
Which region of North America is known for its vast lands and considered the third largest continent?
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Which mountain range is part of the Cordilleras in the Mountainous West region?
Which mountain range is part of the Cordilleras in the Mountainous West region?
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Which region of North America is home to the native tribes of Central America?
Which region of North America is home to the native tribes of Central America?
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Which region of North America is located on the Western coast and is full of mountains?
Which region of North America is located on the Western coast and is full of mountains?
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Which region is often called the 'bread basket' of North America?
Which region is often called the 'bread basket' of North America?
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Which region is a raised plateau that covers much of Eastern, Central, and Northwestern Canada?
Which region is a raised plateau that covers much of Eastern, Central, and Northwestern Canada?
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Which region is known for its wetlands, including the swamps of Florida?
Which region is known for its wetlands, including the swamps of Florida?
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Which region is famous for its amazing vacation spots and is made up of the islands of the Caribbean Sea?
Which region is famous for its amazing vacation spots and is made up of the islands of the Caribbean Sea?
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What is the primary occupation for those living in the Canadian Shield?
What is the primary occupation for those living in the Canadian Shield?
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What is the primary occupation for those living in the Great Plains?
What is the primary occupation for those living in the Great Plains?
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What is the primary occupation for those living in the Eastern Region?
What is the primary occupation for those living in the Eastern Region?
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What is the primary occupation for those living in the Caribbean Region?
What is the primary occupation for those living in the Caribbean Region?
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Study Notes
Mountainous West
- Characterized by the Cordilleras mountain range
- Contains the Rocky Mountains
Central America
- The region home to the native tribes of Central America
Eastern Region
- Made up of primarily the U.S. and Canada
- The Great Plains and the Canadian Shield are located in this region
Great Plains
- Known as the 'bread basket of North America'
- Primary occupation: agriculture
Canadian Shield
- A raised plateau that covers much of Eastern, Central, and Northwestern Canada
- Primary occupation: mining
Caribbean Region
- Famous for its amazing vacation spots
- Made up of the islands of the Caribbean Sea
- Primary occupation: tourism
Greenland
- Not part of North America's land area
North American Region
- Considered the third largest continent
Gulf-Atlantic Coastal Plain
- Known for its wetlands, including the swamps of Florida
- Primary occupation: fishing
Western Cordillera
- Located on the Western coast, full of mountains
- Primary occupation: forestry
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Explore the diverse regions of North America in this quiz, covering the physical characteristics and inhabitants of Canada, the United States, Mexico, Greenland, Central America, and the Caribbean Islands. Test your knowledge of the continent's geographical and cultural diversity.
