Unit 3 North America Test Corrections

What conclusion can you draw from the map regarding patterns of settlement in Canada?

• The population of the country is evenly distributed.

• The greatest number of people live near Greenland.

• No people have settled along the Pacific Ocean coast.

• Most people live near the border with the United States.

Based on the data in the table, the level of development in both Canada and the United States is considered as –

• developing

• more developed

• newly industrialized

• medium human developed

This question has two parts. This is a map of the United States. Part A: Which state listed is NOT likely to experience a significant earthquake or hurricane?

• California

• Alaska

• Hawaii

• Colorado

Part B: What evidence was used to answer part A?

• Tornadoes and hurricanes occur in Colorado.

• Fault lines are located in Alaska, Hawaii, and California.

• Tornadoes in Colorado lead to unexpected earthquakes.

• There is an unusual amount of tornadoes in Alaska, Hawaii, and California.

Which of the following is true about the tundra climate?

• It averages less rainfall per year than some deserts.

• It experiences frequent frontal weather disturbances.

• It has average yearly temperatures that are very high.

• It is influenced by offshore trade winds in the summer.

Which of the following climates is shared by Canada and the U.S.?

• tropical wet

• dry desert

• cold tundra

• dry tropical

This is a map of regions in Texas. What kind of activities are most likely found in Region D? Select TWO correct answers.

• snowboarding

• mountain climbing

• wind surfing

• fishing

• water surfing

Which of the following describes the influence of Creole culture on New Orleans?

• French dialect and food

• German dialect and architecture

• French dialect and schools

• Spanish dialect and festivals

When presenting the information in the map above to your class, you can conclude that MOST Hispanic settlements were located —

• in West Texas

• along Texas rivers

• in the Texas Panhandle

• along the Texas-Mexico border

Which of the following bodies of water is not one of the Great Lakes?

• Huron

• Ontario

• Michigan

• Mississippi