USA & Canada Test Review

Which of the following reasons best explains Canada’s population distribution?

• Although it is small, Canada’s population is evenly distributed across its vast land area

• Harsh climate and isolation force many people to settle in the Maritime Provinces such as Newfoundland and Nova Scotia

• Much of Canada’s mineral wealth lies beneath the Arctic tundra, so many people live in the area hoping to benefit from this wealth

• Proximity to the U.S. and milder climate has resulted in most Canadians living within 100 miles of the border with the U.S.

Quebec, Canada can be considered a cultural region because of its ____________________________.

• Economy

• Climate

• Government

• Cuisine

• Language

The basic support systems needed to keep an economy going are called...?

• physiographic regions

• chokepoints

• infrastructure

• economic systems

Which of the following features is shared by most of the megalopolises shown on the map above?

• Near bodies of water.

• Extend through two or more states.

• Located along the East Coast.

• Located along the West Coast.

How did the development of an interstate highway system change the urban landscape in the United States?

• There was the creation of urban sprawl away from city centers.

• There was a decrease in the construction of new housing in the suburbs.

• There was an increase in the number of areas specifically designated as public parks.

• There was a decrease in transportation options available in inner cities.

As the United States has become more technologically advanced, people have moved...

• from the inter-mountain region to the Piedmont and the Coastal Plain.

• from the rustbelt states to the sunbelt states.

• from the southern states to the northeastern states.

• from urban areas to rural areas.

Cities such as St. Louis and New Orleans were established along the Mississippi River MOSTLY to —

• establish protection from hurricanes.

• generate electricity from waterpower.

• guarantee access to trade routes.

• provide protection from competitive markets.

In the 1800’s, before railroads were constructed, people in the United States transported commercial materials, such as timber and coal over long distances primarily by means of _______________.

• rivers, canals, and other waterways.

• horse-drawn carriages.

• early automobiles.

• air travel.

Which statement best explains why the United States and Canada first worked together on free trade?

• Canada and the United States are not able to produce similar types of products.

• Mexico only wanted to join the group if petroleum was excluded.

• Mexico only wanted to export natural resources such as silver, gold, and coal.

• The United States and Canada are similar in language, culture, and economic development.

Which of the following best describes the opinion of the author of the political cartoon seen above?

• Chef’s speak the international language of food better than any other professionals.

• The language police in Quebec are doing a poor job of enforcing language restrictions.

• Quebec’s intolerance for languages other than French has gotten a bit ridiculous.

• More Canadian provinces should enforce language restrictions like Quebec has.