US & Canada - Geography wk13

Which of the following areas is included in the Ring of Fire?

• St. Lawrence River

• Alaska

• interior plains

• Appalachian Mountains

Why have locks been created between the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River?

• To facilitate navigation and manage water levels between the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River.
• To generate hydroelectric power for nearby cities
• To create recreational areas for fishing
• To prevent flooding in urban areas

Which of the following would best categorize Canada's population?

• concentrated in the south

• concentrated in the north

• concentrated on the West Coast

• evenly spread throughout the country

Why do Canadians typically know more about U.S. culture than Americans know about Canadian culture?

• most Canadians are of French descent

• Canada does not have a distinct culture

• most Canadians are former U.S. citizens

• the influence of U.S. entertainment and news sources

Which formation was created by glaciers in the last ice age?

• Mississippi River

• Great Lakes

• Rocky Mountains

• Grand Canyon

Which of the following mountain ranges found in the United States is heavily eroded?

• Cascade Range
• Sierra Nevada
• Appalachian Mountains
• Rocky Mountains

Which of the following has the most political power in Canada?

• British Monarch

• Governor General
• Senate
• Parliament

Which geographical feature, made of large treeless areas and tall grass, can be found in the Great Plains of the U.S.?

• Desert
• Prairie
• Mountain
• Forest

Which renewable energy source is used quite frequently in the U.S. and Canada?

• Solar energy
• Geothermal energy
• Hydroelectricity

• Coal

Rodger wants to start a farm and grow wheat. Where would be the best place for him to relocate?

• West Coast

• Interior Plains

• Rocky Mountains

• Nevada