Unit 3: United States and Canada

Aria, Daniel, and Samuel are discussing the economic activities and climate in North America. They make several assumptions. Which of the following assumptions can be made about economic activity and climate in North America?

• There is little high tech economic activity that occurs in a subarctic climate like in Alaska.

• Less forestry occurs in mid­latitude climates like in Kansas.

• Livestock raising in Texas requires a wet, humid climate.

• Development of the fishing industry in Maine is largely dependent on the type of climate.

Mason, Mia, and Olivia are planning a field trip to eastern Canada. They are studying the pattern of settlements in the region. Which geographic factor do you think most likely had the greatest influence on the pattern of settlements in eastern Canada?

• The nearness of commercial farming

• The Mediterranean climate

• The proximity to water sources for transportation

• The plentiful rainfall

During a geography class, Daniel, Luna, and Kai were discussing the vegetation zones of the United States and Canada. Which of the following statements would be TRUE according to their discussion?

• The United States has more varied vegetation zones than Canada.

• Canada has more varied vegetation zones than the United States.

• Both the United States and Canada have deserts.

• Neither the United States nor Canada have tundras.

Abigail, Avery, and Aria are planning a trip to Canada. They are considering a region that has a subarctic climate with daily temperatures ranging between 30° and 70°. This area is covered by coniferous forest, and the primary economic activities are forestry, commercial farming, and hunting­ gathering.

Can you help them identify which region of Canada they are planning to visit?

(a)  

• North Western

• Central

• South Western

• Northern

Mason, Sophia, and Henry are studying the history of Canada. They are particularly interested in how the distribution of languages reflects the country's history. Can you help them understand this?

• They could study the early French settlements which were primarily in eastern Canada.

• They could look into how English explorers spread east from the Great Lakes.

• They could research about Spanish explorers who settled in western Canada.

• They could examine how the Rocky Mountains separated language families.

Nora, Grace, and Luna are planning a field trip to a rural community. According to their research, what is one likely characteristic they might observe in this community?

(a)  

• industrialization

• agricultural traditions

• use of high tech equipment

• transportation center

Hannah, Liam, and Anika are discussing the impacts of globalization in their social studies class. Hannah argues that one of the benefits of globalization is (a)   . Do you agree with Hannah's statement?

• pandemics

• increased standard of living

• loss of local culture

• widespread environmental impacts

Scarlett and Maya are discussing the benefits of advances in agricultural technology. Scarlett believes that it has been beneficial, but Maya is unsure. Scarlett explains to Maya, "One of the benefits is (a)   ."

• increased use of fossil fuels

• elimination of animal habitats

• decreased need of government aid

• more efficient production of crops

William, Maya, and Jackson are planning a hiking trip to a high elevation mountain. Based on their plan, which of the following explains how their climate will be affected by the increase in elevation?

• air pressure and temperature decrease

• wind speed and temperature increase

• air pressure and wind speeds decrease

• precipitation and temperature increases

Mia, Lily, and Noah are participating in a history quiz. The question they are currently trying to answer is: According to historical records and maps, which geographical feature was crucial for the migration of ancient people to the Americas?

(a)  

• Isthmus of Panama

• Pacific Ocean

• Beringia Land Bridge

• Canadian Glaciers