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North America (Annette Whipple)

North America (Annette Whipple)

Take a trip across a massive continent in the informative book North America (Annette Whipple). From the icy tundra of Canada to the sunny beaches of Mexico, there is so much to see and learn. This book describes the diverse people, famous landmarks, and amazing wildlife found in this part of the world. The clear and straightforward English helps students build a strong foundation in geography and social studies. It is an excellent guide for young explorers who are curious about the world around them.

Lexile: 720L

Quiz

Câu 1: Where is the highest elevation in North America?

Mount McKinley, Alaska, U.S.A.Mount Everest, NepalDeath Valley, California, U.S.A.Iztacc'huatl, Mexico

Câu 2: How many countries and territories in North America?

23 countries and 13 territories13 countries and 13 territories13 countries and 23 territories23 countries and 23 territories

Câu 3: Which two countries would take the longest time to drive across?

Nicaragua and GreenlandCuba and JamaicaCanada and the United StatesSt Kitts and Nevis and Cuba

Câu 4: In this chapter, what does the map show?

the relatively small size of North America compared to the rest of the worldwhich countries share a border with North Americathe countries and territories in North AmericaNorth America's size compared with other continents

Câu 5: Which two words are *not* opposite in meaning?

arctic and tropicsfarms and citieslargest and smallestcountries and territories

Câu 6: You'll find a lot of variety on the continent. Which word could replace _variety_ in this sentence?

stabilitycommunitydiversityequality

Quiz

Câu 1: Which type of climate does the Caribbean have?

arcticdeserttropicaltemperate

Câu 2: Boreal, evergreen, and deciduous are all types of what?

forestsanimalsclimatesreefs

Câu 3: Coral reefs in North America are in danger. Which would best help coral reefs?

Move the coral into aquariums for safe keeping.Stop people diving to give the reef time to regenerate.Allow only a handful of people to dive each day.Give tourists more information before letting them dive with the coral.

Câu 4: This chapter is called _Wildlife and Wild Weather_. Why is this a good title?

It tells the reader the chapter is about deadly animals.It tells the reader that the chapter is about the culture of North America.It tells the reader that the chapter is about amusement parks in North America.It tells the reader what the chapter is about and cleverly repeats the word "wild".

Câu 5: If a product is marked fair-trade, what does that mean?

The product is only made in one region in the world.People work in large family groups and profits are always given back to the village.The product is made by people who work in good conditions, are paid well, and the production has limited negative effects on the environment.The product is only sold locally so that it has a low carbon footprint.

Câu 6: What connects all of these words: roadrunner, wildfire, rainforests?

They are all abstract nouns.They are all personal pronouns.They are all compound nouns.They are all proper nouns.

Quiz

Câu 1: What are many of the Sierra Madre mountains?

coral reefsglaciersvolcanoescanyons

Câu 2: When did many Europeans move west of the Mississippi River?

after the 1800safter 1980before the 1800safter 1988

Câu 3: What can we infer about the 1943 volcano eruption in Par'cutin, Mexico?

After the volcano erupted, people moved back into the village very quickly.The volcano's eruption killed all of the villagers.No villagers were harmed when the volcano erupted.It made Par'cutin, Mexico famous.

Câu 4: What is this chapter called?

LandformsLand Like ThisWhat Is The Land Like?Rivers, Mountains, and Volcanoes

Câu 5: Which word from the text means _a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land, with a narrow mouth_?

mountaingulfcanyonvolcano

Câu 6: The area is known for rich soil and flat land. Which word could replace _rich_ in this sentence?

plushexpensivefertileopulent

Quiz

Câu 1: Where do scientists think the indigenous people of North America first came from?

EuropeAntarcticaAsiaAustralia

Câu 2: Which country was *not* home to Mayans and Aztecs?

MexicoBelizeUnited StatesGuatemala

Câu 3: Which sentence is *not* true?

Mayans and Aztecs built canals.Mayans and Aztecs built cities.Mayans and Aztecs built pyramids.Mayans and Aztecs developed vaccines.

Câu 4: Why are the images of indigenous people in black and white in this chapter?

Black and white photos are more interesting to look at.Indigenous people like having their photo taken in black and white.All of the images in this chapter are black and white for consistency.Color photography had not been invented when the photos were taken.

Câu 5: Which words belong with _scholar_?

school, schooling, scholarshipschedule, schism, schoolscheme, schedule, schedulingscream, scheme, scrape

Câu 6: What does _circa_ mean?

circlean exact datean approximate datecircular

Quiz

Câu 1: Who was Eric the Red?

a friend of Christopher Columbusa Viking from Norway who explored southern Greenlanda captain who explored southeast Asiaa Viking from Denmark who explored Mexico

Câu 2: Slaves were brought from where to North America?

AustraliaAlaskaAntarcticaAfrica

Câu 3: Why was North America called "the New World"?

That landmass had only just broken away from the mainland.Indigenous people had not explored this part of the world.The land was newer than the rest of Earth.Europeans had not explored this part of the world.

Câu 4: What is the purpose of the text box in this chapter?

to explain the role of Erik the Red and his son, Leif Erikson, in exploring North Americato discuss the first 13 colonies of the United Statesto detail the slave trade between Africa and North Americato provide details about Christopher Columbus's exploration of North America

Câu 5: Slavery is no longer legal. What is another way to write this sentence?

Slavery is unfair.People should not own slaves.Slavery was once illegal.Slavery is now illegal.

Câu 6: What word does *not* come from the word _colony_?

coloniescolandercolonialcolonialist

Quiz

Câu 1: Which is the most populated city in North America?

Mexico CityClevelandNew York CityQuebec

Câu 2: What is Silicon Valley in California known for?

the production of siliconbanana plantationsits technology industryits comedy industry

Câu 3: Why was the construction of the Panama Canal important?

It is an interesting tourist attraction.It made trade slower and more difficult.It made trade quicker and easier.It hindered the development of North America.

Câu 4: What type of book is this?

science fictionnon-fictionfantasydiary

Câu 5: Which is the odd word out?

employdeployemploymentemployee

Câu 6: Tourism is strong throughout the continent. Which word is an adjective in this sentence?

continentthestrongthroughout

Tag(s):Amazing Facts

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