North America & Canada Mapping Lab Objective: Analyze thematic maps, graphs, and charts, in order to gather cultural, economic, political, climate, population, physical features, and vegetative information and draw generalizations based on that information.

What is the largest area in Canada and the United States that is densely populated (over 250 people per square mile)? A. The northeastern coast of the U.S. B. The southeastern coast of the U.S. C. The western coast of Canada

Which of the following IS NOT one of the four cities found in that densely populated region? A. Boston B. Chicago C. New York D. Philadelphia E. Washington D.C.

A. Illinois B. Massachusetts C. Florida D. California In which state in the United States can you find all of the following climates: arid, semiarid, Mediterranean, highlands, and marine west coast? A. Illinois B. Massachusetts C. Florida D. California

Which resource is most abundant in Texas, Alaska, and Alberta? A. Precious Metals B. Uranium C. Petroleum (oil) D. Hydroelectric Power

Which state or province appears to have the most of that resource? A. Texas B. Alaska C. Alberta

E. Northwest Territories Which of the following does not have both a subarctic and tundra climate and include land that is both north and south of the Arctic Circle? A. Minnesota B. Nunavut C. Yukon Territory D. Alaska E. Northwest Territories

What is the most common type of vegetation in the central area of southern Canada and the United States? A. Tropical Grassland B. Deciduous Forest C. Coniferous Forest D. Temperate Grasslands

Which country has more land with that type of vegetation A. Canada B. The United States

Which of the following is NOT a land use that occurs along both the Pacific coast and Atlantic coast of Canada and the United States? A. Commercial Fishing B. Coal C. Trade & Manufacturing D. Forestry E. Commercial Farming

Which Canadian island has a population density that ranges from under 2 people to as many as 250 people per square mile? A. Queen Charlotte Islands B. Aleutian Islands C. Vancouver Island D. Newfoundland

Which of these provinces, territories, and states does not have the Rocky Mountains running through it? Utah Idaho Yukon Territory Alaska British Columbia Arkansas

Which of the following provinces, states, or territories do not produce substantial hydroelectric power ? A. North Dakota B. British Columbia C. Quebec D. Washington

A. Mountains B. Desert C. Rivers & Dams What physical feature in these places might help explain why hydroelectric power is a resource there? A. Mountains B. Desert C. Rivers & Dams

Which of the following best describes California’s climate? A. Several mild climate zones B. Tundra climate zone C. Mostly Mediterranean climate zone D. Completely marine west coast

Why is the population density of Nunavut so low? Cold climate and limited economic activity Mild climate and plentiful economic activity

True or False: The area of the continental United States that is least populated is the Rocky Mountains and Great Basin. A. True B. False

Which of the following has not contributed to the low population density of the Rocky Mountains/Great Basin region? A. This area has a very high elevation, generally over 5,000 feet and sometimes over 10,000 feet. B. The areas of lower elevation are in a desert scrub vegetation zone. A generally mild climate and lush vegetation.

A farmer grows sugarcane, a crop that does well only in a humid subtropical climate with other tropical grassland vegetation. In his free time, he loves to go sailing on the ocean year-round. His farm is near a densely populated city that lies on a very large river. Houston Charlotte New Orleans Miami