Unit 9 Quiz WG

Which statement below best reflects the information provided by the map of Agricultural Regions of the United States (US)?

• Agricultural conditions are only present in one region of the United States.

• Due to the increasing population of the United States, commercial agriculture can be found only along the east coast.

• The continental United States has many agricultural regions, allowing for commercial agriculture to be found throughout the US.

• The size of the agricultural zone in the US is so small that the US is forced to import most of its food stuff from India.

The Grand Canyon in the western United States was primarily formed by which physical process?

• Acid Rain as a chemical force

• Water as a weathering force

• Volcanic action as a heat force

• Glaciations as a gradational force

The use of terraced farming, dikes, dams, canals, and irrigation systems are all examples of –

• slash and burn farming techniques

• the ability of humans to modify their regions' physical geography

• Mesoamerican art forms symbolizing the importance of religion

• American civilizations

Which of the following is a factor that favors the development of primary economic activities?

• A location for industrial manufacturing operations

• The presence of natural resources

• The availability of neighbors willing to trade

• An economy based on communist ideals

Choose two of the following that support the statement in the text box about the U.S. and Mexico's economic relationship.

• Trade organizations and economic investments have helped to improve the infrastructure of Mexico.

• Trade organizations have increased the opportunity for foreign investments in Mexico.

• Trade organizations have decreased job opportunities.

• Trade organizations such as NAFTA have decreased the flow of products and services.

Based on the chart, which of the following statements is most accurate regarding life expectancy and GDP?

• Life expectancy appears to increase as GDP increases.

• Life expectancy appears to decrease as GDP increases.

• Life expectancy appears to increase as GDP decreases.

• There is no apparent correlation between life expectancy and GDP.

The characteristics in the graphic organizer have influenced the U.S. in what significant way?

• Established barriers shielding the U.S. from outside attacks

• Provided for inexpensive internal transportation and trade

• Forced the creation of irrigation systems

• Used as advantages to create a strong national economy

How did the development of an interstate highway system change the urban landscape in the United States?

• There was an expansion of economic activity away from city centers.

• There was a decrease in the construction of new housing in the suburbs.

• There was an increase in the number of areas specifically designated as public parks.

• There was a decrease in transportation options available in inner cities.

Similar to the United States, the majority of private ownership and limited government ownership of businesses in the economies of France and Germany identify them as being closest to which type of economy on the economic spectrum?

• Free Enterprise Economy

• Traditional Economy

• Socialist Economy

• Communist Economy

Explain a push factor that would bring people to North America AND explain a pull factor that would bring people to North America.