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DG Quiz 28-30
| A | B |
|---|---|
| At what does North America end and South America begin? | at the Panama/Columbia border |
| What direction is South America from Antarctica? | North |
| The Pyrenees Mountains separate what two European countries? | Spain, France |
| Lake Michigan is in what direction from Chicago, Illinois? | East |
- Where North America ends and South America begins?
- Where does North America meet South America?
- Where does North America begin?
- When did the Americas become North and South America?
- Why is North America and South America divided?
- Is Mexico in South America?
- Can you drive from North America to South America?
- What was the first country in America?
- What makes South America?
- Are there 23 countries in North America?
- What happened in America in 1500s?
- Who discovered America in 1492?
- Who actually discovered America first?
Where North America ends and South America begins?
between North America and South America (dividing the Americas): at some point on the Isthmus of Panama, with the most common demarcation in atlases and other sources following the Darién Mountains watershed that divides along the Colombia–Panama border where the isthmus meets the South American continent (see Darién ...
Where does North America meet South America?
The Isthmus of Panama in Panama links the continents of North and South America, and separates the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
Where does North America begin?
According to some authorities, North America begins not at the Isthmus of Panama but at the narrows of Tehuantepec, with the intervening region called Central America. Under such a definition, part of Mexico must be included in Central America, although that country lies mainly in North America proper.
When did the Americas become North and South America?
By three million years ago, the continents of North America and South America were linked by the Isthmus of Panama, thereby forming the single landmass of the Americas.
Why is North America and South America divided?
Generally, the continents of North American and South America are divided at the Isthmus of Panama, the narrow strip of land that connects the two large landmasses.
Is Mexico in South America?
Mexico shares a large land border with the United States, but is isolated from South America – a region that struggles to integrate into the global system and is essentially a giant island in the Southern Hemisphere. Therefore, from a strictly geographic point of view, Mexico lies firmly in North America.
Can you drive from North America to South America?
Yes you can, however it does involve shipping your vehicle over the Darien Gap between Central and South America. This stretch of dense jungle doesn't have any drivable roads. The rest of the route through North, Central and South America is paved highway.
What was the first country in America?
The Spanish were among the first Europeans to explore the New World and the first to settle in what is now the United States. By 1650, however, England had established a dominant presence on the Atlantic coast. The first colony was founded at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607.
What makes South America?
South America includes 12 countries and two non-sovereign entities: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Falkland Islands (United Kingdom), French Guiana (France), Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Are there 23 countries in North America?
There are 23 countries in North America, as well as more than two dozen non-sovereign territories, including Bermuda, Aruba, the Cayman Islands, Greenland, and Puerto Rico. ... The largest country in North America by total area is Canada, which is also the third-largest by population.
What happened in America in 1500s?
1500 – Disappearance of Mississippian culture. 1507 – A new world map by Martin Waldseemuller names the continents of the New World "America" in honor of Amerigo Vespucci. ... 1541 – Hernando de Soto discovers the Mississippi River, strengthening Spanish claims to the interior of North America.
Who discovered America in 1492?
The explorer Christopher Columbus made four trips across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain: in 1492, 1493, 1498 and 1502. He was determined to find a direct water route west from Europe to Asia, but he never did. Instead, he stumbled upon the Americas.
Who actually discovered America first?
Leif Eriksson Day commemorates the Norse explorer believed to have led the first European expedition to North America. Nearly 500 years before the birth of Christopher Columbus, a band of European sailors left their homeland behind in search of a new world.
