Q2 Review 6th SS

Which factor contributed to the cultural diversity in Canada and the United States?

• assimilation

• education

• immigration

• revolution

Answer explanation

Large-scale immigration from various parts of the world throughout history; with people from different ethnicities, religions, and backgrounds arriving and settling in these countries, leading to a rich cultural mix.

TRUE or FALSE: All of the following are ways the histories of Canada, Mexico, and the United States are alike:

*European immigration to North America

*Interactions between European colonists and indigenous population

*Conflicts (like revolutions) that helped develop the country

*Trade and/or competition for resources in North America

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

It's TRUE because Europeans immigrated to each respective country during the colonial period.

All three countries share a complicated history between European colonists and indigenous peoples. (Spanish and Aztecs, Plymouth/Jamestown with Native Americans, French colonists in Canada with "First Nation" people.

Each country has a history of revolution against their European founders (Mexico & Spain, 13 Colonies & Britain).

They all share the same landmass, so they continually compete for resources.

*I am a Caribbean nation.

*I am located west of the Dominican Republic, but east of Jamaica.

*I am located to the southeast of Florida.

What country am I?

• Cuba

• Bahamas

• Mexico

• Haiti

What has happened to the rainforest from 1950 to 1985?

• The rainforest has expanded

• The rainforest has remained stable

• The rainforest has decreased

• The rainforest has completely disappeared

Answer explanation

You can see how there is less and less rainforest (in green) as the years pass.

The process that caused the change in the rainforest from 1950-1985 is called​ (a)  

• deforestation
• reforestation
• urbanization
• pollution
• industrialization

Answer explanation

Deforestation is the intentional or accidental clearing or thinning of forests by humans for other uses. It can involve:

• --Cutting down trees

• --Clearing land for agriculture

• --Building roads and neighborhoods

• --Obtaining wood for fuel, manufacturing, and construction

Which of the following describes the relationship between the items in the image?

• bring foreign assistance to impoverished areas

• protect natural resources and fight poverty

• prevent earthquakes, hurricanes, and other disasters

• force animals to leave habitats to extract natural resources

Answer explanation

Sea turtles are a natural resource that is being protected because too many people were using as a food source and means of income.

Ecotourism is a type of nature-based tourism that aims to conserve the environment and educate travelers about the local community. This involves natural resources and possible job opportunities.

Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu complete the statements.

The photograph shows an example of clear cutting a forest. This can have both positive and negative effects on the environment. A​ (a)   effect would be using materials for housing. A​ (b)   effect would be erosion.

• positive
• negative
• neutral

The country of Haiti is located in a geographic position where many hurricanes and earthquakes can occur. When a major natural disaster hits Haiti, the country suffers greatly.

Which of the following are the scarcest resources when a major hurricane or earthquake occurs?

Select TWO correct answers.

• Shelter

• Aid from other countries

• 24 hour news coverage of the event

• Clean drinking water

• Volunteer works from around the world

Most of the world's rainforests are located near which line of latitude?

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Arctic Circle

• International Date Line

Answer explanation

Rainforests are located near the equator because this region receives the most direct sunlight throughout the year, leading to high temperatures, significant evaporation, and subsequently, heavy rainfall, which are the ideal conditions for rainforest ecosystems to thrive.

Which cultural trait most separates Brazil from the other countries in South America?

• religion

• language

• access to water

• economy

Answer explanation

Brazil is considered a major of part of Latin America as a cultural region, but the key difference of course is that Brazil speaks Portuguese, while the rest of South American speaks mostly Spanish.