A) Match each term with its description below. (2 points)

Mexico
Great Lakes
Rio Grande
Cascade Range
Neartic
Isthmus of Panama
Guatemala
Lake Erie

 narrow curve of land that connects North and South America
 an endemic species inhabiting Sierra Gorda
 Central American country that runs parallel to the Cocos ocean plate
 You'll find nearly 20% of the world's fresh surface water here.
 stretches of it act as a natural border between the U.S. and Mexico.
 North America and Canada make up this ecoregion.  location of Mount St. Helens
 one of only 17 countries recognized as mega-diverse
 this body of water is a natural border between the U.S. and Canada.
 an endangered species found in Sierra Gorda

Mexico: Central American country that runs parallel to the Cocos ocean plate

Great Lakes: You'll find nearly 20% of the world's fresh surface water here.
Rio Grande: stretches of it act as a natural border between the U.S. and Mexico.
Cascade Range: location of Mount St. Helens
Neartic: North America and Canada make up this ecoregion.
Isthmus of Panama: narrow curve of land that connects North and South America
Guatemala: one of only 17 countries recognized as mega-diverse
Lake Erie: this body of water is a natural border between the U.S. and Canada.
an endemic species inhabiting Sierra Gorda: an endangered species found in Sierra Gorda