U.S. Geography and Culture Worksheet

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Which term describes a fusion of nationalities, cultures, and ethnicities in the U.S.?

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American Melting Pot

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Which two factors are primarily responsible for the annual population growth rate of about 1% in the U.S.?

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Immigration and fertility rates

Front

According to the pie chart, which Latino ethnic group has the largest population in the U.S.?

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Mexicans

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Explain how immigration and fertility rates have contributed to the growth of the Hispanic population in the United States.

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Immigration brings new people into the country, and higher fertility rates mean more children are born, both of which increase the population.

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What are remittances?

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Money sent back home by immigrants to their families

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Remittances represent which of the following for Mexico?

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A significant source of income

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Which region of the United States is known for having a high concentration of Baptist churches, often referred to as the "Bible Belt"?

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The Southeast

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In which regions of the United States is Catholicism most prevalent? Options: Northeast, Midwest, and Southwest; Southeast and Northwest; West Coast and Southeast; Midwest and Northwest

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Northeast, Midwest, and Southwest

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Why might a map include a category for "Historical African Am Concentration"?

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To show regions with significant African American populations in the past

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What is the American Dream?

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The belief that anyone can achieve success through hard work.