Life in the Region VS C4L3P1

What distinguishes metropolitan areas in the eastern United States from rural areas?

• Smaller populations

• Open land for farming

• Centers of culture and business

• Less diversity

Which four large cities are mentioned as major metropolitan areas?

• Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston, Miami

• New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami

• Atlanta, New Orleans, Dallas, Seattle

• San Francisco, Denver, Orlando, Washington, D.C.

What is the population of the Boston-Washington corridor often referred to as?

• Megacity

• Megalopolis

• Metroplex

• Urban sprawl

How does the United Nations contribute to international cooperation in metropolitan areas?

• By enforcing laws

• By hosting cultural events

• By working on education and culture issues

• By providing financial aid

What role does tourism play in the economies of metropolitan areas?

• It provides few job opportunities

• It generates revenue and creates jobs

• It primarily benefits rural areas

• It has no significant impact

What are some examples of businesses included in the tourism industry?

• Hospitals, banks, schools, and libraries

• Restaurants, hotels, travel agencies, and tour companies

• Manufacturing plants, farms, and factories

• Grocery stores, banks, and tech startups

Which cities began as port cities along the Atlantic Ocean?

• Denver, Seattle, and Chicago

• Baltimore, Boston, Charleston, and New York

• Los Angeles, Miami, and San Francisco

• Atlanta, New Orleans, and Washington, D.C.

What significance did New York City have as a port city historically?

• It was the largest city in the U.S.

• It was a center for international trade

• It had no historical significance

• It primarily served as a fishing town

What are the five boroughs of New York City?

• Queens, Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island

• Midtown, Downtown, Uptown, Eastside, Westside

• Soho, Harlem, Chelsea, Tribeca, Greenwich

• Williamsburg, DUMBO, Bay Ridge, Astoria, Long Island City

What factors contributed to Chicago's growth as a major city in the early 1800s?

• Its proximity to the ocean

• Development of railroads and canals

• Agricultural exports

• Cultural events