unit 2

Front

Canada and the United States share a history of colonization and immigration resulting in a region that is characterized by —

Back

multiculturalism

Front

Which of the following is one way cultures of Central America were influenced by Spanish colonization?
Options: The introduction of Catholicism and its influence on indigenous cultures., The establishment of indigenous languages as the primary means of communication., The complete eradication of traditional Central American art forms., The promotion of local agricultural practices over European methods.

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The introduction of Catholicism and its influence on indigenous cultures.

Front

Most of Argentina’s population lives in the geographic area of –

Back

Buenos Aires metropolitan area

Front

Which geographic factor is most responsible for the population patterns of Brazil?

Back

The Amazon rainforest and urbanization in the southeast.

Front

Why are the majority of the people of Egypt concentrated around the Nile River?

Back

It provides a reliable source of water for irrigation and serves as a vital transportation route.

Front

What is one way that the migration of European colonists to South America changed the character of the region?

Back

It introduced new agricultural practices and crops.

Front

Which body of water creates a portion of the border between the United States and Canada?

Back

The Great Lakes

Front

Which major physical geographic factor dominates nations in the region of North Africa and Southwest Asia?

Back

Desert climate

Front

This map shows geographic features of ancient Egypt. Which geographic feature made foreign invasions difficult?

Back

Deserts

Front

One way that officials in Saudi Arabia have adapted to a lack of water includes —

Back

desalination of seawater