North America

What is the 'New World' often used to refer to?

North and South America

In which century were North and South America discovered?

15th century

Who discovered North America?

Christopher Columbus

In which year did Columbus discover America?

1492

What was Columbus searching for?

A sea route to India

Why are the Caribbean Islands called the West Indies?

Columbus thought he reached India

Who was Amerigo Vespucci?

An Italian explorer who realized America was a new continent

From whom does the name 'America' come?

Amerigo Vespucci

What is the area of North America?

24.2 million sq. km

How many times is North America bigger than India?

8 times

Between which latitudes does North America lie?

7°N and 83°N

Between which longitudes does North America lie?

20°W and 170°W

In which hemispheres is North America located?

Northern and Western Hemispheres

What is the north-south extent of North America?

From the Arctic Ocean to the Isthmus of Panama

What is the east-west extent of North America?

From the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean

Which important lines of latitude pass through North America?

Arctic Circle and Tropic of Cancer

Which ocean is to the north of North America?

Arctic Ocean

Which ocean lies to the west of North America?

Pacific Ocean

Which ocean lies to the east of North America?

Atlantic Ocean

Which continent lies south of North America?

South America

What connects North and South America?

Isthmus of Panama

What separates North America from Asia?

Bering Strait

Which ocean lies to the northwest of North America?

Arctic Ocean

Which is the largest island to the north of North America?

Greenland

Under whose administration is Greenland?

Denmark

Name two island groups in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Bermuda (Atlantic), Hawaiian Islands (Pacific)

Name two important gulfs on the North American coast.

Gulf of Mexico, Gulf of California

Name two major bays in North America.

Hudson Bay, Baffin Bay

Name the three largest countries in North America.

Canada, USA, Mexico

Which country is the largest among them?

Canada

Which country lies south of the United States?

Mexico

What is the name of the countries south of Mexico?

Central American countries

Name the three island groups of the West Indies.

Bahamas, Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles

How much area is occupied by Canada, USA, and Mexico?

Over 85% of North America

What is the capital of Canada?

Ottawa

What is the capital of the USA?

Washington, D.C.

What is the capital of Mexico?

Mexico City

What is the capital of Jamaica?

Kingston

What is the capital of Panama?

Panama City

What is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago?

Port of Spain

What are the Western Cordilleras?

High mountain ranges in the west, including the Rocky Mountains

What is the highest peak in North America?

Denali

What is the new name of Mount McKinley?

Denali

How high is Denali?

6,190 meters

What is the Great Basin?

A dry region between Sierra Nevada and Rocky Mountains

What are the dimensions of the Grand Canyon?

446 km long, 1.6 km deep, 29 km wide

What is the Canadian Shield also called?

Laurentian Plateau

What minerals are found in the Canadian Shield?

Gold, nickel, copper, iron ore

Where are Niagara Falls located?

On the border of Canada and USA

Name the five Great Lakes.

Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, Ontario

What kind of vegetation is found in the Prairies?

Temperate grasslands with mostly grasses and few trees