2- The United States (Geography)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT listed as a major natural resource of the United States?

• Timber

• Coal

• Gold

• Copper

Open Ended

Why do you think having abundant natural resources contributed to the industrial success of the United States?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following natural resources contributed most to the economic advantage of the United States according to the images and text?

• Fertile agricultural land

• Expansive coastline

• Freshwater sources

• Diverse population

Open Ended

How did the discovery and use of petroleum impact the economic development of the United States in the 19th century?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were key factors in accelerating the rise of the United States economy in the 19th century?

• Construction of roads, canals, and railways

• Discovery of gold in California

• Development of the internet

• Expansion of the fur trade

Open Ended

Explain how steam power contributed to the settlement and industrialization of the western regions of North America.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the regions of the United States as shown on the map?

• Midwest

• Great Plains

• Rocky Mountain

• Pacific Coast

Open Ended

What impact did the invention and spread of the automobile have on the growth and structure of U.S. cities?

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about U.S. urbanization between 1900 and 2010 is/are correct?

• The number of metropolitan areas increased nearly tenfold.

• The population living outside metropolitan areas increased.

• In 2010, 85 percent of the population lived in metropolitan areas.

• The population in metropolitan areas rose by 263 million.

Open Ended

Explain how the growth of metropolitan areas in the United States has changed from 1900 to 2010. What factors contributed to this change?

Multiple Choice

According to the urban hierarchy, which type of settlement is ranked just below a large town?

• City

• Small Town

• Village

• Hamlet

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of metropolises as described in the slide?

• They are the most important financial centers in the world.

• They have advanced medical facilities and art galleries.

• They are known for small grocery stores and post offices.

• They host major sports teams and expensive stores.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are features commonly found in cities like Riverside?

• Large shopping centers

• Daily newspapers

• Small grocery stores

• Computer software stores

Open Ended

How do climate and job opportunities influence settlement patterns in the United States?

Open Ended

Describe the climate and physical features of the Northeastern United States based on the information provided.

Multiple Choice

Which state in the Northeastern United States does NOT border the Atlantic Ocean?

• Maine

• Vermont

• New Jersey

• Massachusetts

Multiple Choice

Which mountain range is a significant geographic feature of the Northeastern United States and is central to the U.S. coal mining industry?

• Rocky Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

• Appalachian Mountains

• Cascade Range

Multiple Choice

Which of the following rivers flow through the Northeastern United States?

• Mississippi, Missouri, Colorado, Rio Grande

• Connecticut, Hudson, Delaware, Potomac

• Columbia, Snake, Platte, Arkansas

• Ohio, Tennessee, Red, Brazos

Open Ended

Describe how the physical geography of the Northeastern United States, including the Appalachian Mountains and major rivers, has influenced its economic activities.

Open Ended

What are the Great Lakes, and why are they significant to the Northeastern United States?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following resources are found underground in the Northeast and are used to make buildings?

• Granite and marble

• Coal and oil

• Sand and clay

• Copper and zinc

Open Ended

How do you think the abundance of natural resources has shaped the economic development of the United States compared to other countries?

Multiple Choice

What are some of the main natural resources that contributed to the industrial success of the United States?

• Timber, coal, iron, copper, land, forest, natural gas

• Oil, uranium, phosphate, diamonds

• Gold, silver, platinum, bauxite

• Rubber, coffee, cocoa, cotton