North America: Geography, National Parks, and Adventure Tourism

Question 1

Which national park in the United States is widely renowned for its spectacular geysers and hot springs?

Accepted Answer

Yellowstone National Park

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Grand Canyon National Park

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Yosemite National Park

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Death Valley National Park

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Continental

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Tropical

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Temperate

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Mediterranean

Question 3

Which Canadian city is widely known as the 'Gateway to the North'?

Accepted Answer

Edmonton

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Toronto

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Montreal

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Vancouver

Question 4

What is the name of the extensive mountain range that stretches along the western coastline of North America?

Accepted Answer

Rocky Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Sierra Nevada

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Alps

Question 5

Which cultural festival held in New Orleans, Louisiana, is renowned worldwide for its vibrant music and elaborate costumes?

Accepted Answer

Mardi Gras

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Coachella

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Burning Man

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Bonnaroo

Question 6

What is a primary economic activity in the Great Lakes region of North America?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturing

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Agriculture

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Tourism

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Oil and gas extraction

Question 7

What is the name of the strait that separates Alaska from Russia?

Accepted Answer

Bering Strait

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Davis Strait

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Hudson Strait

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Strait of Gibraltar

Question 8

What is the name of the largest island in the continent of North America?

Accepted Answer

Greenland

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Newfoundland

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Vancouver Island

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Ellesmere Island

Question 9

Which North American national park is known for its towering granite cliffs, vast forests, and giant sequoia trees?

Accepted Answer

Yosemite National Park

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Grand Canyon National Park

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Yellowstone National Park

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Question 10

Through which U.S. state do the Rocky Mountains primarily extend?

Accepted Answer

Colorado

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California

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Texas

Question 11

In which two countries are the Great Lakes, a series of freshwater lakes, primarily located?

Accepted Answer

United States and Canada

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Canada and Mexico

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United States and Mexico

Question 12

Which national park in the United States is renowned for its towering granite cliffs and deep glacial valleys?

Accepted Answer

Yosemite National Park

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Grand Canyon National Park

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Yellowstone National Park

Question 13

Which Canadian province is nicknamed the "Land of the Midnight Sun" because of its long summer days?

Accepted Answer

Yukon

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Quebec

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Ontario

Question 14

In which major US city is the Golden Gate Bridge, a famous suspension bridge, located?

Accepted Answer

San Francisco

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Los Angeles

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Seattle

Question 15

In which region of the United States is the Great Basin Desert primarily located?

Accepted Answer

Southwest

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Northeast

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Northwest

Question 16

Identify the Canadian river known as the "Mighty Peace" that eventually empties into the Arctic Ocean:

Accepted Answer

Mackenzie River

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Fraser River

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St. Lawrence River

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Yukon River

Question 17

What industry is the main economic activity in the Canadian province of Alberta?

Accepted Answer

Oil and gas

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Fishing

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Agriculture

Question 18

Which iconic landmark in Washington, D.C., symbolizes American democracy and was the site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous 'I Have a Dream' speech?

Accepted Answer

Lincoln Memorial

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Statue of Liberty

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Washington Monument

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White House

Question 19

Identify the highest peak in North America.

Accepted Answer

Denali (Mount McKinley)

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Mount Whitney

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Mount Rainier

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Mount Elbert

Question 20

Which river holds the distinction of being the largest in North America?

Accepted Answer

Mississippi River

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Rio Grande

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Colorado River

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Yukon River

Question 21

Name the vast, central plain region that spans North America.

Accepted Answer

Great Plains

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Rocky Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Sierra Nevada

Question 22

Identify the capital city of Canada.

Accepted Answer

Ottawa

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Toronto

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Montreal

Question 23

Which iconic national park in California is renowned for its giant sequoia trees?

Accepted Answer

Yosemite National Park

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Acadia National Park

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Grand Canyon National Park

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Yellowstone National Park

Question 24

Specify the currency used in Canada.

Accepted Answer

Canadian dollar

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US dollar

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Euro

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Peso

Question 25

Identify a popular adventure tourism activity commonly enjoyed in North America.

Accepted Answer

White-water rafting

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Wine tasting

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Sunbathing

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Shopping

Question 26

Estimate the approximate population of North America.

Accepted Answer

579 million

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1 billion

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250 million

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2 billion

Question 27

Identify a significant cultural distinction between the United States and Canada.

Accepted Answer

Language (English vs. French)

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Music

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Food

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Religion