Fall Semester Exam Review 2024

What major mountain range influences weather patterns in North America and is the largest in North America?

• Sierra Nevada

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Andes

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the climate of North America?

• Latitude

• Altitude

• Ocean currents

• Animal migration

Rain shadows are created by which geographical feature?

• Rivers

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Plains

Regarding the Rain Shadow Effect, which side of the mountain receives the most rainfall?

• Windward Side

• Leeward Side

As the elevation increases or rises, what happens to the temperature?

• The temperature stays the same and does not change

• The temperature increases and gets much warmer

• The temperature decreases and gets much colder

• None of the above

Which of the following biomes is characterized by low precipitation and extreme temperature variations?

• Tundra

• Grassland

• Desert

• Temperate forest

Which of the following is considered a pull factor that attracts immigrants to North America?

• Political instability

• Economic opportunity

• Natural disasters

• Overpopulation

The "American Dream" is primarily associated with which of the following?

• Cultural assimilation

• Economic opportunity and social mobility

• Religious freedom

• Environmental sustainability

Waves of immigrants to the United States have historically come from which regions?

• Only Europe

• Only Asia

• Only Latin America

• Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America

Which of the following climate regions is located near the Amazon River in Brazil and near the equator?

• Arid/Desert

• Marine West Coast

• Tropical Wet

• None of the above