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1
Q

Which country is the second largest in the world?

A

Canada

2
Q

Which country is the third largest in the world by area?

A

The United States

3
Q

What fraction of the earth do Canada and the U.S. cover together?

A

1/8

4
Q

What is a Piedmont?

A

A low plateau between coastal plains

5
Q

Where are the Appalachian Mountains and how long are they?

A

Run 1,600 mi from Newfoundland to Alabama

6
Q

Where are the Great Plains?

A

Extend from the Missouri River to the Rocky Mountains

7
Q

What two things shaped the development of the United States and Canada?

A

North America’s varied landscape and abundant resources