The USA QUIZ (Part I)

The USA (Part I)

1.     What  part of the North American continent is the USA situated in?

a)     northern; b) central; c) southern.

2.     How many square kilometres is the area of the USA?

a)     about 8 m;¹ b) over 10 m; c) over 9 m.

3.     Where are the Appalachian Mountains situated?

a)     in the east; b) in the west; c) in the north.

4.     How many  metres high is the highest peak in the Appalachian Mountains?

a)     2,037; b) 3,037; c) 4,037.

5.     Where are the Rocky Mountains situated?

a)     in the east; b) in the west; c) in the south.

6.     How many metres high is the highest peak of the Cordillera in the USA?

a)     5,193; b) 6,193; c) 7,193.

7.     Where are the five Great Lakes located?

a)     between the USA and Canada; b) between the USA and Mexico.

8.     Where is the Great Salt Lake?

a)     in the north; b) in the south; c) in the west.

9.     What do hot winds blowing from the Gulf of Mexico often bring?

a)     Cyclones; b) typhoons; c) hurricanes.

Key: 1b, 2c, 3a, 4a, 5b, 6b, 7a, 8c, 9b.