Chapter 2 Test - The United States & Canada (Sections 2.5-2.7)

Biome that is a subarctic region of evergreen forests, stretching all the way from Alaska's west coast to Canada's east coast.

• Savanna
• Tundra
• Rainforest
• Taiga

The movement of people from one place to another.

• Hibernation
• Migration
• Immigration
• Emigration

Migration into a country.

• Emigration
• Infiltration
• Exodus
• Immigration

Most Canadian and U.S. workers work in this industry.

• Manufacturing industry
• Technology industry
• Service industry
• Agriculture industry

What is the purpose of NAFTA?

• It sounds like a really cool acronym.

• To promote trade between Canada, U.S., and Mexico by removing trading barriers.

• To promote toursim for Canada, U.S., and Mexico by removing travel restrictions.

• To prohibit trading between North American countries.

What title is given to the leader of Canada?

• Emperor
• President
• Prime Minister
• King

How does education benefit workers and the economy?

• Education has no impact on workers or the economy
• Workers with education are less productive and hinder economic growth
• Education only benefits individuals, not the economy
• Education provides individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to perform higher-paying jobs, leading to increased productivity and economic growth.

Why do many Canadian and American companies resort to offshoring?

• To reduce labor costs and take advantage of lower wages in other countries
• To support local economies and create more jobs in their own country
• To increase production costs and reduce profit margins
• To take advantage of higher wages and labor costs in other countries

The interconnection of producers, consumers, and financial systems around the world.

• isolationism
• localization
• nationalization
• globalization

Relating to or including many different cultures.

• Homogeneous
• Monocultural
• Multicultural
• Exclusive