World Geo Midterm

What kind of economy does the US have?

• Command economy

• Mixed economy

• Traditional economy

• Post industrial Market economy

What is the manufacturing belt?

• A region known for its agricultural output

• A region known for its technological innovations

• A region known for its industrial and manufacturing activities in the NE and Midwest US.

• A region known for its financial services

Which of the following is a natural resource found in the U.S.?

• Gold

• Silicon

• Uranium

• All of the above

NAFTA is a trade agreement between which countries?

• United States, Canada, and Mexico

• United States, Canada, and China

• United States, Mexico, and Brazil

• United States, Canada, and Japan

What is the fall line and why is it important?

• A geological boundary where rivers form waterfalls or rapids

• A line of trees that change color in the fall

• A line marking the start of a mountain range

• A boundary between two different climate zones

Which of the following is a term used to describe a group of Indigenous peoples in Canada?

• Chinook

• Inuit

• Metis

• First Nation

• Quebecois

What is Canada’s government structure considered to be?

• Constitutional monarchy

• Unitary parliamentary republic

• Federal republic

• Absolute monarchy

What is one major impact of desertification on Mexico?

• Increased agricultural productivity

• Loss of biodiversity

• Improved water resources

• Expansion of forested areas

What is one major impact of rapid urbanization in Mexico City?

• Increased pollution levels

• Decreased population density

• Improved rural infrastructure

• Reduced traffic congestion

What is unique about the family structure of Mexico?

• It is typically nuclear with a focus on individualism.

• It is characterized by extended families living together.

• It is matriarchal with women as the primary decision-makers.

• It is based on communal living with no distinct family units.