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the_extend about 3000 miles from Alaska to New Mexico

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Rocky Mountains

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The rocky, Appalacian, and Pacific coastal ranges are_

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mountains

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the_is the line of highest points in the Rockies that marks the separation of rivers flowing_and_

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Continental divide, eastward and westward

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the_mountains are younger and taller than the appalachian Mountains

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Rocky Mountains

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the_mountains extend about 1600 miles North to south from_in Canada to Alabama

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appalachian Mountains, Newfoundland

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Pacific Coast ranges – a series of small mountain ranges stretch from Southern_to_

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California to Washington

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what mountain ranges are low in elevation and right on the coast that make the coastline rugged and Steep?

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Pacific coastal ranges

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The Pacific coastal ranges are on the_and has many active and dormant volcanoes

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ring of fire

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_Are very common in the Pacific coastal ranges

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earthquakes

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the_is a rocky mainly flat area around Hudson Bay

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Canadian Shield

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interior low lands – an area that spreads from the appellation Mountains to the Mississippi River. This area is_. Most of it used to be covered by Mixed coniverous and deciduous forest

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mostly flat with the Rolling hills

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Arctic and golf coastal Plains – these are flat areas that stretch along the_in the south and the Arctic Ocean in the north. The Arctic coastal plain is_

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gulf of Mexico, tundra

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_– This area is mostly in Nevada and it consists of Rocky outcroppings of rock in large depressions

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basin and range

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Great Plains – a largely_area that extends from Canada down to New Mexico. The soil is very fertile and good for farming but the climate can be harsh with cold winters and hot summers. This area also get many_

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treeless flat area, tornadoes

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Grand Canyon – was formed by_. The canyon is 277 miles long and ranges and with from 4 to 18 miles. Most of the Canyon is in Grand Canyon national Park and Arizona

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water erosion from the Colorado River

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_– A group of 19 islands and islets in the Pacific ocean that formed over a hot spot in the Earth’s crust. The largest Island Hawaii has an active volcano

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Hawaiian Archipelago

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_– A chain of over 300 small volcanic islands that extend from Alaska to Russia

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Aleutian Islands

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_– Is the second largest river in the United States with the length of 2340 miles. The river is an important transportation route from the grain producing states of middle America to the gulf of Mexico

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Mississippi River

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The St. Lawrence River connects the_to the_. The river has a system of_that allow large ships transport loads of minerals and goods. Part of the river serves as the border between Canada and the United States

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Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean

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The Colorado River flows from Colorado to the gulf of California. The river formed the Grand Canyon by erosion and it is an important source of freshwater in on Arid region. The_on the river provides electricity for Los Angeles

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Hoover dam

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The Columbia River is the fourth largest river in the US and the largest river in the_. The river has many dams that are used to create hydroelectric power. The dams have impacted the local salmon industry

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Pacific Northwest

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Canada and the United States or in the middle and_latitudes. What are two of the four most common climates?

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high. humid subtropical and continental, semi arid and arid, Marine West Coast and Mediterranean, or tundra and ice cap

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where is the semi arid climate in the US?

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Great Plains and into the Southwest

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where is the arid climate in the US?

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Southwest

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where is the Marine West Coast climate in the US?

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Coast of Oregon and Washington

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where is the Mediterranean climate in the US?

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Coast of Southern California

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where is the tundra climate in the US?

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Northern Canada and Alaska

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where is the tropical wet climate in the US?

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Hawaii

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true or false: The United States Northwest region is the financial center

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false

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true or false: 50% of the population of the United States are immigrants or descendants of immigrants

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false

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true or false: English is the official language of the United States

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false

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true or false: Canada Mexico and the United States are the only members of NAFTA

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true

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true or false: Canada’s major crop is wheat

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true

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true or false: Canada is divided into provinces that are governed by governors

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false

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true or false: the lowest point in North America is called death Valley

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true

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true or false: United States has less than 500 religious groups

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false

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true or false: New York is the largest metropolitan area in the US

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true

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true or false: Canada is considered an underdeveloped country

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false

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31 million people live here

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Canada

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wants to separate from Canada

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Quebec

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NAFTA

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training alliance in North America

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Canadian Shield

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Area around Hudson Bay in Canada

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consumes the most energy in the world

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United States

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divides the river system

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Continental divide

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coastal redwoods

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largest tree in the world

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constitutional monarchy

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has a prime minister ministers and honors the queen of England

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most Densely populated area in US

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northeast

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immigration

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A huge challenge for the US

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The largest economy in the world. Which country does this belong in the United States Canada or both?

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United States

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largest education system. Which country does this belong in United States Canada or both?

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United States

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divided into provinces. What country does this belong in United States Canada or both?

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Canada

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World superpower. What country does this belong in United States Canada or both?

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United States

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safe/low crime rates. What country does this belong in United States Canada or both?

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Canada

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developed country. What country does belong in United States Canada or both?

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both

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high standard of living. What country does this belong in United States Canada or both?

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both

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ties to Great Britain. What country does this belong in United States Canada or both?

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Canada

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NAFTA member. What country does belong in United States Canada or both?

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both

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constitutional monarchy. What country does this belong in United States Canada or both?

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Canada

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what are the four regions of the United States? North south east and west, northwest south west east, south north west Southeast, or Northeast South Midwest West

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Northeast south Midwest West

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The southern United States economy is known for? New industries because of cheaper labor/Less strict environmental laws, the weather, the wheat belt, or the financial center and good transportation center

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Wheat belt

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One of the four factors that affect climate is? The terrain of the region, the sun, ocean currents, or the population

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The sun

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what is Silicon Valley known for? Winemaking, agricultural development, computer technology, or education center

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Computer technology

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which province is 90% French speaking and if fighting for separatism? Alberta, Quebec, British Columbia, or Prince Edwards Island

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Quebec

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more than_people living Canada today. 31 million, 5 million, 10 million, or 45 million

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31 million