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Physical Geography of the US and Canada Answers

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Analyze the photo below and answer the question that follows. Photo by Mark A. Wilson In which United States ecosystem would you most likely find acacia trees, palo verdes, Gila monsters, javelinas, and bobcats? A. the grasslands B. the tropical rainforest C. the coniferous forest D. the desert Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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Manhattan Island is __________.

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the largest island in Canada
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the largest island in North America
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the world’s largest barrier island
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the most highly populated island in North America
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What is a glacier? How could a massive chunk of ice carve out valleys and create lakes? Explain what glaciation means and identify an example of a lake that was formed by glacial processes.

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Think about the different ecosystems we would find while studying the physical geography of the United States. Which ecosystem do you live in? In a short paragraph, describe the ecosystem that surrounds you. What kinds of plants and animals are common in your area?

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Which of the following is not a new way of producing more sustainable energy?

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deforestation
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hydroelectricity
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solar power
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wind farms
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__________ is considered the largest island in the world and is located northeast of North America.

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Iceland
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Greenland
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Padre Island
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Baffin Island
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How are the United States and Canada cooperating to improve environmental conditions? Describe two ways that these countries are working to help prevent future issues.

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Describe each of the natural events that commonly affect the United States and Canada. We discussed five of these natural events in this lesson, including tornadoes, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, blizzards, and hurricanes. Are any of these events common in your region?

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Which of the following statements about the rivers of the United States and Canada is false?

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The Grand Canyon was formed by the continuous flow of the Columbia River.
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The Yukon River flows from British Columbia, through Alaska, and into the Bering Sea.
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The Colorado River runs through the Grand Canyon.
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The Continental Divide acts as a boundary that determines to which ocean rivers flow.
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Describe two important industries in the United States. What natural resources support these industries? Why are these natural resources important to the United States?

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