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Test 5 - Chapter 6; Map Mastery 7-8 Flashcards

1
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The deepest canyon in the United States is what canyon?

A

Hells Canyon

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2
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The highest peak in the Rockies is what?

A

Mount Elbert

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3
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The largest desert area in North America is what?

A

Great Basin Desert

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4
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The deepest lake in the United States is what?

A

Crater Lake

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5
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The hottest and driest part of North America is what?

A

Death Valley

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The highest waterfall in North America is what?

A

Yosemite Falls

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7
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The world’s oldest known living tree is the…

A

bristlecone pine

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8
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The largest land bird in North America is the…

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California condor

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The most widespread cactus is the…

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Prickly Pear

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The most dangerous animal in North America is the…

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grizzly bear

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The wild sheep of North America is the…

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bighorn

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The largest cactus in the world is the…

A

sanguaro

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13
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A relative of the antelope that has hooves like suction cups is the …

A

mountain goat

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14
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The poisonous lizard found in the North American Desert is the…

A

gila monster

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15
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The most widely distributed carnivore in the New World is the…

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mountain lion

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16
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Which missionary to the Cayuse was martyred for Christ?

A

Marcus Whitman

17
Q

Which famous Shoshone guided Lewis and Clark on their expedition?

A

Sacagawea

18
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Which famous Apache resisted the settlement of the Southwest until he surrendered and was exiled to Fort Pickens in Pensacola, FL?

A

Geronimo

19
Q

Which Indian tribe lived in multi-room houses cut into solid rock?

A

Pueblo

20
Q

Who was the most famous leader of the Nez Perce?

A

Chief Joseph

21
Q

Which Indian tribe lives near the bottom of the Grand Canyon?

A

Havasupai

22
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Which Indian tribe is famous for its skill in weaving rugs?

A

Navajo

23
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Which Indian tribe became famous as breeders of appaloosa horses?

A

Nez Perce

24
Q

What is the longest mountain chain on the earth?

A

Cordilleran Chain

25
Q

What is the largest river flowing into the Pacific Ocean from North America?

A

Columbia River

26
Q

What is the largest high-altitude lake in North America?

A

Yellowstone Lake

27
Q

What is the largest saltwater lake in North America?

A

Great Salt Lake

28
Q

What is the most famous geyser in Yellowstone National Park?

A

Old Faithful

29
Q

What is the highest peak in the United States south of Alaska?

A

Mount Whitney

30
Q

What is the largest canyon in the world?

A

Grand Canyon

31
Q

Study Map Masteries 7 & 8

A 
Study these specific areas: 
Great Basin Desert 
Niagara Falls
Rocky Mountains
Angel Falls
Mt. Logan
Mt. Aconcagua
Atacama Desert
Sierra Madre Oriental
Andes Mountains 
Mt. McKinley
Mt. St. Helens
Patagonia Desert
Brazilian Highlands
Sierra Madre Occidental
Appalachian Mountains
Mt. Rainer
Guiana Highlands
Yosemite Falls

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