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| Florida | U.S. purchased land from Spain which included the peninsula-shaped state of |
| Yucatan Peninsula | Mexico has many caves underground caused by sinkholes located in the |
| Europe and Africa | Sugar, African slaves, rum, tobacco, and molasses formed a triangular system of trade connecting the Caribbean with |
| Manifest Destiny | _______is the idea that the country should expand across the continent. |
| Whistler | Which ski resort hosted the 2010 Winter Olympic Games? |
| Quebec | Which Canadian province offers an ice hotel during the winter months? |
| Ontario | This unique province includes Canada’s national capital and its own capital city. |
| Animal furs | What natural resource most attracted European traders to Canada? |
| Colonies | Before becoming countries, the United States & Canada were both considered ___ of Great Britain. |
| Olmec | The first Native American civilization to arise in Mexico was the _______. |
| coral reefs. | of the largest contributors to the biodiversity of the Caribbean islands is the presence of |
| Panama Canal | The United States built the _______ connecting Atlantic & Pacific Oceans for trade. |
| Russia | Canada is the largest country in total land area behind the country of ________ . |
| Carnival | Which cultural celebration in Central America and the Caribbean mixes African, Native American, and European religious traditions? |
| Tundra | Which of Canada’s regions has limited vegetation and freezing temperatures most of the year? |
| Christianity | The Spanish attempted to convert people of Mexico to the religion of ________________________ which is still a common religion in this country today. |
| Conquistador | Hernan Cortés, who defeated the Aztec empire for the Spanish, was a _____ (soldier-explorer). |
| Yukon Territory | Which territory borders Alaska? |
| Ottawa | What is the national capital of Canada? |
| Nova Scotia | Name the province that means New Scotland. |
| Ontario | Which province borders the Great Lakes? |
| Cloud forest | Unique ecosystem in Costa Rica. |
| Puerto Rico | United States Territory (island). |
| Global warming | Another term for climate change. |
| Maple Leaf | What symbol is located on Canada’s flag? |
| Niagara Falls | Name the waterfall bordering Canada & United States (NY). |
| Timber | Which of the following is an abundant natural resource found in Canada? |
| Prince Edward | Name the smallest island province. |
| Canadian Cordillera | What is the name of the northern section of the Rocky Mountains? |
| Mt. Logan | ________ is Canada’s highest mountain peak located near Alaska. |
| Aztec | The _____ had a legend that an eagle clutching a snake would determine where to build a city. |
| Alaska | The United States purchased land from Russia that became the state of ____________ . |
| Summer | What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere in the month of January? |
| living things | An ecosystem is a network of ___________ that depend on one another and their environment for survival. |
| life | Religion can help people answer questions about the meaning of ____________. |
| Colorado | This major river flows through the Grand Canyon. |
| Arizona | The Grand Canyon is located in the state of ________________ . |
| Rio Grande | The ____________ River separates part of the United States from Mexico. |
