Pisomka Usa Flashcards
(20 cards)
How many states does the USA have?
50 states plus various territories
What is the approximate population of the USA as of 2021?
Around 332 million
What currency is used in the United States?
Dollar, represented by the symbol $
Which oceans and countries bound the United States?
West: Pacific Ocean, North: Canada, East: Atlantic Ocean, South: Mexico and Gulf of Mexico
What is the largest state in the USA?
Alaska
What is the smallest state in the USA?
Rhode Island
Name the two great mountain ranges in the USA.
- Appalachian Mountains
- Rocky Mountains
What is the highest mountain in the USA?
Denali (Mount McKinley) in Alaska
Which river is the longest in the USA?
Missouri - 3,768 km
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the second largest lake in the world after the Caspian Sea.
Lake Superior
What are the Great Lakes?
- Lake Superior
- Lake Michigan
- Lake Huron
- Lake Erie
- Lake Ontario
What is the climate like in the United States?
Extremely varied, from arctic cold in northern Alaska to subtropical warmth in Hawaii and Gulf Coast states
What city is the national capital of the USA?
Washington, D.C.
How many national parks are there in the United States?
63 protected areas
Name any four national parks designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Everglades National Park
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Yellowstone National Park
- Yosemite National Park
What is unique about Death Valley?
Hottest, lowest, and driest place in the USA
What ecosystem is the Everglades known for?
Largest tropical wilderness in the USA
How long is the Grand Canyon?
277 miles (446 km)
What is Yellowstone National Park known for?
Expansive network of geothermal features, including geysers and hot springs
Name a notable feature of Yosemite National Park.
Sheer granite cliffs
