Chapter 5 Review

The region of the United States and Canada is culturally known as Anglo American because both countries were colonies of Great Britain at one time and because most of the people speak English.

• True

• False

The fact that the geography is so harsh is one reason immigrants from around the world have avoided Canada and the United States.

• True

• False

The Appalachian Mountains are only found in Canada

• True

• False

The United States is the world’s biggest consumer of energy resources. Its need for these fuels is so great that it is a major importer. In fact, most of Canada’s energy exports go to its neighbor to the south.

• True

• False

The United States and Canada have drastically different climate and vegetation zones especially along the border.

• True

• False

Which of these pairs of cities share the same type of climate?

• Barrow and Churchill

• Toronto and Denver

• New York and Chicago

• Houston and Phoenix

Which of these cities do you think has the coldest climate?

• Anchorage

• Chicago

• Denver

• Toronto

Which of these cities has the warmest climate?

• Chicago

• Atlanta

• Edmonton

• Denver

What is the largest climate zone on the map?

• semiarid

• desert

• tundra

• humid subtropical

Which of these cities increased its population in 2000 by approximately 23,000?

• Hartford

• Albuquerque

• Anchorage

• Grand Junction