What are the eight major geographic regions found in north America?

- The Appalachian Mountains: A mountain range that runs from Newfoundland to Alabama.

- The Canadian Shield: A large area of Precambrian rock that covers much of Canada.

- The Coastal Plain: A low-lying area that stretches along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States.

- The Great Lakes: A system of five large lakes located in the north-central part of the continent.

- The Great Plains: A vast, flat region that extends from the Rocky Mountains to the Mississippi River.

- The Rocky Mountains: A mountain range that runs from Alaska to New Mexico.

- The Sonoran Desert: A hot, dry desert located in the southwestern United States and Mexico.

- The Western Cordillera: A region of mountains and plateaus that extends from Alaska to Mexico.