6th Grade DCA 2 Review

What has caused the Appalachians to wear down over time?

• glaciers

• earthquakes

• strong winds

• erosion

Which landform plays a role in forming the climates in the region west of the Mississippi River?

• high mountains

• plains

• plateaus

• deserts

Which of the following is a major benefit of the U.S. free enterprise system?

• private property

• limited capital

• no competition

• social programs

Which two countries joined with the United States to create the world's largest free trade area?

• China and Canada

• Brazil and Canada

• Mexico and China

• Mexico and Canada

Which of the following is often considered both a right and a responsibility?

• jury duty

• obeying laws

• voting for leaders

• paying taxes

Which of the following is an underlying principle of the U.S. Constitution?

• Government receives its power from the people

• The national government is divided between executive and legislative branches

• The government is unlimited, using the power it chooses to lead the people

• George Washington would be the first President of the United States

Based on the excerpt, which of the following is a theme common in American literature?

• the musical styles of people from the South

• the rich diversity of people in the United States

• the triumph and sorrows of African Americans

• the history of the Chinese American people and culture

Based on the graph, what generalization can be made about the percentage of population of ethnic groups in the United States?

• The percentage of population has increased only for Hispanics

• The percentage of population of Caucasians has decreased 20 percent since 1980

• The percentage of population of Asian Americans has increased 15 percent since 1980

• The percentage of population of African Americans has increased the most since 1980

Which type of climate do much of the Northern Lands of Canada have?

• subarctic

• cold temperate

• high mountain

• tropical

Based on the excerpt, what did Canada do to attract more people to live there?

• It increased the number of farms

• It made it easier for people to enter the country

• It offered land grants to attract people

• It made it easier for people to leave the country