North America Geography Quiz for Year 6 Primary School Students

Question 1

Which of these mountain ranges is located in North America?

Accepted Answer

The Rocky Mountains

Answer

The Alps

Answer

The Andes

Answer

The Himalayas

Question 2

Which mountain peak is the highest in North America?

Accepted Answer

Mount Denali

Answer

Mount Elbert

Answer

Mount Whitney

Answer

Mount Logan

Question 3

Name the major mountain range that runs along the western edge of North America.

Accepted Answer

The Rocky Mountains

Answer

The Andes

Answer

The Alps

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The Himalayas

Question 4

Which mountain range is NOT found in North America?

Accepted Answer

The Ural Mountains

Answer

The Rocky Mountains

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The Appalachian Mountains

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The Cascade Mountains

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a mountain range in North America?

Accepted Answer

The Great Plains

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The Appalachian Mountains

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The Rocky Mountains

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a physical feature found in North America?

Accepted Answer

The Amazon River

Answer

The Rocky Mountains

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The Great Lakes

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The Gulf of Mexico

Question 7

Which of these is a landmark built by humans, not a natural feature of North America?

Accepted Answer

Statue of Liberty

Answer

Appalachian Mountains

Answer

Mississippi River

Answer

Great Lakes

Question 8

What is the name of the tallest mountain range in North America?

Accepted Answer

Rocky Mountains

Answer

Appalachian Mountains

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Sierra Nevada

Answer

Cascade Range

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a physical feature of North America?

Accepted Answer

The Eiffel Tower

Answer

The Rocky Mountains

Answer

The Great Plains

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The Gulf of Mexico

Question 10

Which of these mountain ranges is NOT located in North America?

Accepted Answer

Andes Mountains

Answer

Rocky Mountains

Answer

Appalachian Mountains

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Sierra Nevada

Question 11

Which of these physical features is NOT found in North America?

Accepted Answer

The Amazon River

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The Rocky Mountains

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The Great Lakes

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The Grand Canyon

Question 12

Where are the Great Lakes found in North America?

Accepted Answer

Central USA and Canada

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Eastern USA

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Western Canada

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Southern Mexico

Question 13

Which country does NOT belong in North America?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

Answer

Canada

Answer

Mexico

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United States of America

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a physical feature of North America?

Accepted Answer

The Great Wall of China

Answer

The Rocky Mountains

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The Mississippi River

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The Great Lakes

Question 15

Which mountain range is found in the eastern part of North America?

Accepted Answer

The Appalachian Mountains

Answer

The Andes

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The Rocky Mountains

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a physical feature found in North America?

Accepted Answer

Amazon River

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Rocky Mountains

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Great Lakes

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Hudson Bay

Question 17

What is a significant environmental problem affecting North America?

Accepted Answer

Deforestation

Accepted Answer

Air pollution

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Overpopulation

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Lack of natural resources

Question 18

Which of these cultural features is unique to North America?

Accepted Answer

Rodeos and country music

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Tea ceremonies

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Zen gardens

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Afternoon siestas

Question 19

Which mountain range stretches the farthest, from Canada to New Mexico?

Accepted Answer

The Rocky Mountains

Answer

The Andes Mountains

Answer

The Appalachian Mountains

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The Sierra Nevada Mountains

Question 20

What physical feature makes the Great Plains region of North America stand out?

Accepted Answer

Expansive grasslands

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Mountainous terrain

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Thick forests

Question 21

Which of the following natural resources is mainly found in North America?

Accepted Answer

Oil reserves

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Gold mines

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Coffee plantations

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Diamond deposits

Question 22

What type of climate is found in the Great Plains region of North America?

Accepted Answer

Temperate continental

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Humid subtropical

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Tropical rainforest

Question 23

Which of the following is a significant impact of human activity on the physical environment of North America?

Accepted Answer

Defforestation and habitat loss

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Increased biodiversity and habitat restoration

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Reduced air and water pollution

Question 24

Which mountain peak is the tallest in North America?

Accepted Answer

Mount Denali

Answer

Mount Everest

Answer

Monte Carlo

Answer

Mount Kilimanjaro

Question 25

Which of these rivers is found in North America?

Accepted Answer

The Mississippi River

Answer

The Amazon River

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The Nile River

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The Yangtze River

Question 26

Which country is NOT located in North America?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

Answer

Canada

Answer

Mexico

Answer

United States of America

Question 27

Which country is NOT located in North America?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

Answer

United States

Answer

Canada

Answer

Mexico

Question 28

What is the general climate of North America?

Accepted Answer

Temperate with different seasons

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Tropical and humid all year

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Dry and arid all year

Question 29

Which human activity poses a major threat to the environment in North America?

Accepted Answer

Cutting down forests

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Sustainable farming

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Developing renewable energy sources

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Protecting wildlife

Question 30

Which mountain is the highest in North America?

Accepted Answer

Mount McKinley

Answer

Mount Everest

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mount Whitney

Question 31

Which of these is a major mountain range in North America?

Accepted Answer

The Rocky Mountains

Answer

The Amazon River

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The Sahara Desert

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The Great Barrier Reef

Question 32

What is a major natural resource found in North America?

Accepted Answer

Gold

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Rubber

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Coffee

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Diamonds

Question 33

Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between the United States and Canada?

Accepted Answer

They share a continent but have different political systems.

Answer

They have the same political system but are on different continents.

Answer

They are part of the same country but have different cultures.

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They have the same flag but different national anthems.

Question 34

Which major river system in North America flows into the Gulf of Mexico?

Accepted Answer

The Mississippi River

Answer

The Amazon River

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The Nile River

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The Yangtze River

Question 35

Which mountain range is the longest in North America?

Accepted Answer

Rocky Mountains

Answer

Appalachian Mountains

Answer

Sierra Nevada

Answer

Andes Mountains

Question 36

Which mountain range is found outside of North America?

Accepted Answer

Andes

Answer

Rocky Mountains

Answer

Sierra Nevada

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Appalachian Mountains

Question 37

North America faces various environmental challenges. Which of the following is a major issue and what is being done to address it?

Accepted Answer

Air pollution from industries is being tackled through stricter emission rules and promoting renewable energy.

Accepted Answer

Water shortage in the southwest is being addressed through desalination and water conservation efforts.

Accepted Answer

Overfishing in the Gulf of Mexico is being addressed through fishing quotas and marine protected areas.

Answer

Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest is not a major challenge in North America.

Question 38

How has European colonization influenced the cultural and political development of North America?

Accepted Answer

European colonization has led to the spread of European languages, religions, and political systems in North America.

Answer

European colonization has had no impact on North America's culture and politics.

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European colonization has completely wiped out indigenous cultures and political systems in North America.

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European colonization has not affected the distribution of natural resources in North America.

Question 39

How does the climate of North America change across its different regions?

Accepted Answer

The climate changes from cold and snowy in the north to warm and sunny in the south, with a variety of climates in between.

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The climate is mostly cold and snowy, with little difference across the continent.

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The climate is mostly tropical, with hot and humid weather all year round.

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The climate is almost entirely desert, with very little rainfall and extreme temperatures.

Question 40

How do the countries of North America depend on each other economically?

Accepted Answer

They trade goods and services that they need.

Answer

They don't trade with each other.

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The rich countries take advantage of the poor countries.

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They compete with each other and don't cooperate.

Question 41

How are the governments of Canada and the United States similar and different?

Accepted Answer

Both Canada and the United States share power between a central government and regional governments.

Accepted Answer

The United States has two main political parties, while Canada has many.

Accepted Answer

Canada has a parliamentary system with a prime minister, while the United States has a presidential system with a president.

Answer

Canada and the United States have the same type of government.

Question 42

Which continent shares the most similar landforms, climate, and vegetation to North America?

Accepted Answer

South America

Answer

Asia

Answer

Antarctica

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Europe

Question 43

How has the cultural diversity of North America contributed to the variety and richness of its arts, traditions, and food?

Accepted Answer

Cultural diversity has enriched the arts, traditions, and cuisine of North America, making them more varied and vibrant.

Answer

Cultural diversity has led to a lack of variety in artistic styles, traditions, and culinary practices across North America.

Answer

Cultural diversity has had no significant impact on the arts, traditions, and cuisine of North America.

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Cultural diversity has led to the dominance of one particular culture's arts, traditions, and cuisine across North America.

Question 44

North America has many natural resources that we can use to make things we need. How can we use these resources in a way that will help us in the future?

Accepted Answer

Use resources carefully and find ways to use less of them.

Answer

Use up all the resources as quickly as we can.

Answer

Stop using resources altogether.

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Let businesses decide how to use resources.

Question 45

Which body of water separates North America from Asia to the west?

Accepted Answer

The Pacific Ocean

Answer

The Great Lakes

Answer

The Rocky Mountains

Answer

The Mississippi River

Question 46

What city is the capital of Canada?

Accepted Answer

Ottawa

Answer

Toronto

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Vancouver

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Montreal

Question 47

Which mountain is the tallest in North America?

Accepted Answer

Mount Denali

Answer

Mount Everest

Answer

Mount Kilimanjaro

Answer

Mount Whitney

Question 48

Which river marks the boundary between the United States and Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Rio Grande

Answer

Mississippi River

Answer

Colorado River

Answer

Amazon River

Question 49

Which big city is found on the California coast?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles

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New York City

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Chicago

Answer

Denver

Question 50

What is the name of the peninsula that separates the Pacific Ocean from the Gulf of Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Baja California Peninsula

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Florida Peninsula

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Yucatan Peninsula

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Labrador Peninsula

Question 51

What is the name of the longest river that flows entirely within North America?

Accepted Answer

Mississippi River

Answer

Missouri River

Answer

Amazon River

Answer

Rio Grande

Question 52

Which of the following is the highest mountain peak in North America?

Accepted Answer

Mount Denali

Answer

Mount Everest

Answer

Mount Kilimanjaro

Answer

Mount Whitney

Question 53

What is the name of the vast body of water that separates North America from Europe?

Accepted Answer

Atlantic Ocean

Answer

Pacific Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 54

What is the name of the capital city of the United States of America?

Accepted Answer

Washington, D.C.

Answer

London

Answer

Paris

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New York City

Question 55

Which of the following is a characteristic of the climate in much of North America?

Accepted Answer

Only A and B

Answer

Extreme temperature variations

Answer

Abundant rainfall

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Mild winters

Question 56

What is the name of the vast, flat region of grasslands located in the central part of North America?

Accepted Answer

The Great Plains

Answer

The Amazon Rainforest

Answer

The Rocky Mountains

Answer

The Sahara Desert

Question 57

Which country in North America is the largest by area?

Accepted Answer

Canada

Answer

United States

Answer

Mexico

Answer

Greenland

Question 58

Which mountain range stretches along the western edge of North America?

Accepted Answer

Rocky Mountains

Answer

Appalachian Mountains

Answer

Sierra Nevada Mountains

Answer

Andes Mountains

Question 59

Which river system is a major waterway in North America?

Accepted Answer

Mississippi River

Answer

Amazon River

Answer

Nile River

Answer

Yangtze River

Question 60

What is the capital city of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Washington, D.C.

Answer

New York City

Answer

Los Angeles

Answer

Chicago

Question 61

Which part of North America experiences cold, snowy winters?

Accepted Answer

Northern Canada

Answer

Central America

Answer

Southern United States

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Western Mexico

Question 62

What makes the Great Plains region of North America unique?

Accepted Answer

Flat, grassy landscape

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Rugged mountains

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Dense forests

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Tropical climate

Question 63

In which North American country do elected representatives make laws in a parliament?

Accepted Answer

Canada

Answer

United States of America

Answer

Mexico

Question 64

Which mountain range is located in North America?

Accepted Answer

Rocky Mountains

Answer

Andes

Answer

Alps

Answer

Himalayas