Unit 3 Review/U.S.A & Canada

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Where did the Dust Bowl take place?

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the Great Plains

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As a result of Dust Bowl Drought many people moved: North (Wisconsin), South (Texas), West (California), Northeast (Maine)

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West (California)

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Democracy has which of the following characteristics in the United States? Belief in free speech, Guaranteed lifetime income, Limits on the family size, Mandatory military service

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Belief in free speech

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Which country is NOT part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)? Options: Canada, Mexico, United States, Great Britain

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Great Britain

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Which answer explains population distribution in Canada? Options: Although it is small, Canada’s population is evenly distributed across its vast land area. Harsh climate and isolation force many people to settle in the Maritime Provinces such as Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. Proximity to the U.S. and milder climate has resulted in most Canadians living within 100 miles of the border with the U.S. Much of Canada’s mineral wealth lies beneath the Arctic tundra, so many people live in the area hoping to benefit from this wealth.

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Proximity to the U.S. and milder climate has resulted in most Canadians living within 100 miles of the border with the U.S.

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Damage caused to trees, plants, fish, and buildings by pollutants from factories. This type of pollution is called

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Acid rain

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What issue has threatened Canada's unity? Options: Free trade with the United States and Mexico. The movement in British Columbia to become a part of the United States. Environmental issues over the drilling for oil in northern Canada. The movement in Quebec to become a separate country.

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The movement in Quebec to become a separate country.

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Free Enterprise system is where: Goods and services are sold or traded at the highest profit margin possible with no government intervention.

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Goods and services are sold or traded at the highest profit margin possible with no government intervention.

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Which of the following is a positive effect of Canada’s bilingual status?
- The French culture in Quebec was preserved.
- Government entities were exempted from being bilingual.
- Chinese culture in the western provinces was encouraged.
- National unity has been difficult to maintain.

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The French culture in Quebec was preserved.

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Why would the U.S. and Canada be considered as one region in the world?

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Similar historical development, Similar cultural traits, Single land mass