North America Test Retake

Front

This region is very flat with few large plants/trees. The soil is very fertile, so crops like wheat grow very well here. Which region is this?

Back

Great Plains

Front

Your dream is to move to the Caribbean region and make a lot of money. Which of the following is LEAST likely to make you money?
- Mining silver
- Boat rental for tourists
- Fishing
- Fruit tree farm

Back

Mining silver

Front

This native civilization is well known for their impressive pyramids and cities. They were experts in astronomy and created a 365 day calendar. They were located in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico and also Guatemala.

Back

Maya

Front

Which of the following is the best definition of the Columbian Exchange?

Back

The exchange of goods, ideas, populations, and disease between the New World and the Old World.

Front

The most deadly disease that was brought by Europeans to North America was...

Back

Smallpox

Front

Which of the following was NOT an effect of the European arrival on the native populations of North America? Increased levels of disease and new diseases introduced, Loss of land, Death

Back

Peaceful relationships between native groups and European kingdoms

Front

The ______________ is the list of the first 10 amendments to the Constitution and it establishes rights of American citizens.

Back

Bill of Rights

Front

Which of the following is NOT a right American citizens have when accused of a crime?
The right to an attorney,
The right to lie to the judge if you're innocent,
The right to a jury trial,
The right to a speedy and public trial

Back

The right to lie to the judge if you're innocent

Front

Which of the following cities is NOT located West of the Rocky Mountains? Phoenix, Arizona; San Diego, California; Seattle, Washington; Savannah, Georgia

Back

Savannah, Georgia

Front

Which of the following scenarios best explains how geographic factors are responsible for location of economic activities? Farmers in Central America use pesticides. These pesticides flow into rivers and oceans, which harms marine life; Hurricanes and earthquakes force people in the Caribbean to relocate to areas with less environmental dangers. This increase in population places a strain on the area in which people have relocated; In the Caribbean, year-round rains provide water for crops like bananas and coffee. These crops can then be sold in markets or produced for export; Coral reefs or underwater islands in the Atlantic Ocean are disappearing because of contamination. This is problematic as these islands are home to a variety of tropical fish and other marine life.

Back

In the Caribbean, year-round rains provide water for crops like bananas and coffee. These crops can then be sold in markets or produced for export.