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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. There are __________ independent nations in North America.
   2. In the North, the continent of North America stretches from __________ in the east to __________ in the west.
   3. The USA, Canada and Mexico cover almost __________ per cent of the total land area of North America.
   4. The Canadian Shield is also known as the __________ Shield.
   5. Canada is a world leader in __________ production.
2. 2.

   Match the following.

   Country or territory	Capital
   1. Jamaica	a. Ottawa
   2. Canada	b. Port-au-Prince
   3. Cuba	c. Kingston
   4. Greenland	d. Havana
   5. Haiti	e. Nuuk

    

3. 3.

   State whether true or false.

   1. North America occupies 26.5 per cent of Earth's land.
   2. North America is surrounded by the Atlantic, Southern and Indian Oceans.
   3. Greenland is a political part of Canada.
   4. The Western Cordilleras consist of a system of parallel cordilleras that extend for about 6,400 km.
   5. In Canada, lumber industry is a traditional industry.
4. 4.

   Tick the correct answer.

   1. What is estimated population of North America?
      1. 250 million
      2. 579 million
      3. 350 million
      4. 550 million
   2. In the south, North America tapers along which geographical region to connect to South America?
      1. Isthmus of Avalon
      2. Isthmus of Tehuantepec
      3. Isthmus of Panama
      4. Isthmus of Catalina Island
   3. Appalachians are also known as:
      1. Northern Highlands
      2. Eastern Highlands
      3. Southern Highlands
      4. Western Highlands
   4. Which region in Western Cordilleras also serves as an area of inland drainage?
      1. Columbian Basin
      2. Colorado Basin
      3. Great Basin
      4. Colorado Plateau
   5. Which country offers the largest market for Canadian lumber industry?
      1. USA
      2. Mexico
      3. Brazil
      4. Greenland
5. 5.

   Explain the location of North America.

6. 6.

   Outline the distribution of various regions in North America.