I'll help you solve this North America worksheet by providing accurate answers to each question.
Let me work through each question systematically:
1. How many countries are there?
North America has 23 sovereign states (countries). This includes Canada, the United States, Mexico, and all the countries in Central America and the Caribbean.
2. Which country has the most people?
The United States has the largest population in North America with approximately 330 million people.
3. Which city has the most people? What country is it in?
Mexico City has the largest population in North America with over 9 million people in the city proper (and about 21 million in the metropolitan area). It's in Mexico.
4. What is the tallest mountain?
Denali (also known as Mount McKinley) in Alaska is the tallest mountain in North America at 6,190 meters (20,310 feet).
5. What is the longest river?
The Mississippi-Missouri River system is the longest river system in North America at approximately 6,275 kilometers (3,902 miles). The Missouri River itself is the longest single river.
6. How many different languages are spoken in North America?
There are hundreds of languages spoken in North America. The main ones include English, Spanish, French, and many indigenous languages. Over 500 indigenous languages have been identified across the continent.
7. Name some animals that can be found in North America:
- Bald eagle
- Grizzly bear
- Bison
- Moose
- Gray wolf
- Cougar/mountain lion
- Raccoon
- Beaver
- White-tailed deer
- Polar bear (in northern regions)
8. Fun Facts:
- North America is the third-largest continent by area
- It contains the world's largest island (Greenland)
- The Great Lakes contain about 21% of the world's fresh surface water
- Death Valley in California is the lowest point in North America at 86 meters below sea level
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Final Answer:
How many countries are there? 23 countries
Which country has the most people? United States
Which city has the most people? Mexico City
What country is it in? Mexico
What is the tallest mountain? Denali (Mount McKinley) - 6,190 meters
What is the longest river? Missouri-Mississippi River system (6,275 km)
How many different languages are spoken in North America? Over 500 languages (including indigenous languages)
Name some animals that can be found in North America: Bald eagle, grizzly bear, bison, moose, gray wolf, cougar, raccoon, beaver, white-tailed deer, polar bear
Fun Facts:
- Third-largest continent
- Contains Greenland (world's largest island)
- Great Lakes hold 21% of world's fresh surface water
- Death Valley is the lowest point at 86m below sea level
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