GEOGRAPHY-NORTH AMERICA (Political Division and Physiography)T3-2

Political Division & Physiography of North America – MCQ Quiz

1. North America is the ______ largest continent.

First Second Third Fourth

North America is the third largest continent after Asia and Africa.

2. Which is the largest country in North America?

Canada USA Mexico Cuba

Canada is the largest country in North America followed by the United States and Mexico.

3. The countries south of Mexico are called?

South America Central America Western America Eastern America

Seven small countries south of Mexico form Central America.

4. Which of the following is NOT a Central American country?

Honduras Guatemala Panama Brazil

Brazil belongs to South America.

5. A narrow stretch of land joining two land masses is called?

Isthmus Strait Peninsula Plateau

An isthmus connects two large land masses.

6. A narrow stretch of water joining two water bodies is called?

Bay Strait Gulf Canal

A strait connects two large water bodies.

7. Which is the highest peak in North America?

Mount Everest Mount Kilimanjaro Mount Elbrus Mount McKinley

Mount McKinley (Denali) is about 6194 meters high and is the highest peak in North America.

8. Which is the lowest point in North America?

Grand Canyon Hudson Bay Death Valley Colorado Plateau

Death Valley lies about 86 meters below sea level.

9. The Rocky Mountains extend from Alaska to?

Panama Strait Brazil Argentina Greenland

The Rocky Mountains extend about 4800 km from Alaska to the Panama Strait.

10. The Rockies and Coast Range together are called?

Appalachian Mountains Western Cordilleras Great Plains Coastal Plains

Rockies and Coast Range together are known as Western Cordilleras.