8. Which statement describes the landscape of British Columbia? A: It is part of the massive plateau known as the Canadian Shield.

B: It is much like the northwestern United States.

C: It has vast prairies and plains.

D: It has no high mountains, just a few hills.

1. discovered the new world balboa 2. explored the north american southwest hudson 3. his crew was the first to sail around the world vespucci 4. conquered the incas of peru cortes 5. discovered the pacific ocean columbus 6. conquered the aztecs of mexico cabot 7. discovered fishing grounds off newfoundland pizarro 8. looted spanish vessels for england drake 9. claimed the hudson river area for dutch coronado 10. priest who explored the mississippi marquette 11. man for whom the new world is named magellan