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WorksheetsUSA & Canada Geography Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
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Class
Date
1.
Dams built on the Colorado River in 7 states have has what effect?
a)
They have satisfied most of these states' needs for electric power
b)
They have enriched the river water with nutrients and a variety of new species of fish.
c)
They have created a copperative working relationship among states, so federal government intervention is not needed to ensure fair water distribution.
d)
They have reduced the river's force to almost nothing by the time it finally empties into the sea.
2.
How have residents of the US Gulf Coast adapted to their environment to deal with the risk of hurricane flooding?
a)
They have planted trees with strong deep root systems.
b)
They have built sturdy homes of brick, stell and concrete.
c)
They have constructed tall, wide river levees.
d)
They have built their homes with large basements.
3.
One main difference between the indigenous peoples of the Northeast and those that lived in the Southwest is that
a)
only people in the Southwest grew corn, beans and squash.
b)
only people in the Southewest had to search for water
c)
only people in the Northeast lived in permanent dwellings
d)
only people in the Northeast hunted animals for food.
4.
What are the origins of fossil fuels?
a)
They are produced by living shrubs and other vegetation.
b)
They are produced when the earth's temperature cools.
c)
They were formed over ages from lava deep inside the earth.
d)
They were formed over millions of years from dead plants and animals
5.
Recent immigrants to USA have most commonly arrived from
a)
Scandinavia
b)
Germany
c)
India
d)
Japan
6.
Which statement explains why rural areas tend to have low population density?
a)
Homes in rural areas are too costly for most people to afford.
b)
Rural areas lack the space needed to accomodate many people.
c)
People living in rural areas use much of the land for farming.
d)
Rural areas are too cold for people's comfort.
7.
Why did many immigrants come to USA and Canada in the early 1900s?
a)
to support European revolutions
b)
to escape from communist rule
c)
to work on American farms
d)
to seek economic opportunities
8.
The emergence of rock and roll music in the 1950s best supports which statement?
a)
Most American music forms originated in New Orleans.
b)
Popular American music emphasizes assimlation over person expression.
c)
American music forms often adapt practices from a variety of previous forms of music.
d)
Music forms that are popular in USA are products of only a few cultural traditions.
9.
The rural to urban migration that took place in USA and Canada during the 20th century was the result of
a)
the emergence of more small family farms.
b)
the development of modern farm machinery
c)
the use of agricultural fertilizers that spoiled the soil
d)
the arrival of immigrants from other nations
10.
During the process of assimilation, immigrants
a)
adapt to the customs of the common culture
b)
continue to practice their traditional customs
c)
complete paperwork required to become new citizens
d)
consider moving back to their home countries
11.
Which statement best describes popular music in USA and Canada?
a)
It can be traced to the traditions of the original settlers.
b)
It reflects the diversity of the cultures found in both countries.
c)
It is dominated by the influence of indigenous societies.
d)
It does not reflect historical immigration trends
12.
The purpose of the Upper Canada Abolition Act of 1793 was to
a)
protect the rights of Canadian slave owners
b)
outlaw slavery in one Canadian province
c)
prevent enslaved persons in Canada from getting married.
d)
allow enslaved persons in Canada to observe religious practices
13.
Which statement best describes the role of women in today's US and Canadian workplace?
a)
They are achieving success in all fields of work.
b)
They have achieved full workplace equality with men.
c)
Their status has not changed since the 1950s.
d)
They are entirely employed in traditional women's professions
14.
Which American tradition is an example of cultural diffusion?
a)
observing Memorial Day
b)
Speaking English
c)
eating pizza
d)
driving on the right side of the road.
15.
The term discrimination refers to
a)
refusing to hire candidates who are not qualified.
b)
treating individuals unfairly based on a group identity
c)
prosecuting citizens who break the law
d)
establishing quidelins for entering the country
16.
In USA and Canada, which type of area tends to have the highest population density?
a)
agricultural
b)
suburban
c)
rurual
d)
urban
17.
Which term best describes San Francisco's Chinatown neighborhood?
a)
financial district
b)
metropolitan area
c)
reservation
d)
ethnic enclave
18.
Which trend is a result of recent immigration to USA and Canada?
a)
an increase in the number of Protestants
b)
the growth of non-Christian religious groups
c)
the decline of traditional ethnic enclaves
d)
a decrease in the urban population
19.
Which statement best describes popular sports in USA and Canada?
a)
Foreign-born professional atheles are not permitted to compete in USA or Canada
b)
US and Canadian sports do not reflect the 2 countries' cultural diversity
c)
Most sports that are popular in USA and Canada were invented elsewhere.
d)
Several sport that originated in USA and Canada are now popular in other countries
20.
Illinois, Kansas, Alabama, North Dakota, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario
These place names provide evidence of USA and Canada's
These place names provide evidence of USA and Canada's
a)
lack of cultural diversity
b)
history of immigration
c)
indigenous heritage
d)
religious tradition
21.
Which factor has most contributed to keeping USA and Canada united in spite of the size of their territories?
a)
advanced communications networkds
b)
minimal immigration from overseas
c)
limited transportation options
d)
rural population growth
22.
Which statement best explains why English is the primary language spoken in USA and most of Canada?
a)
English is spoken in man Christian religious rituals and festivals
b)
Both countries have adopted English as their official language.
c)
English was spoken for the first European settlers in Canada.
d)
Both USA and Canada were once British colonies.
23.
Which statement best describes the impact of the arrival of European settlers in USA and Canada?
a)
They established long-lasting cultural traditions in both countries
b)
They were responsible for both countries' preservation of indigenous customs.
c)
They influenced both countries' rejection of classical ideas about democratic government.
d)
They created the mostly urban societies that continue to exist in both countries
24.
Mae Jemison and Drew Gilpin Faust are prominent examples of
a)
women who became successful withoutht having gone to college
b)
how roles of US and Canadian women have changed since the 1950s.
c)
individuals who became famous doing what was traditionally thought of as "women's work"
d)
how USA and Canada have benefitied from immigration
25.
As a result of their increased acces to graduate-level education opportunities, US and Canadian women today
a)
have achieved equal work for equal pay in the labor force
b)
are serving as leaders of more than half of the largest companies in the region.
c)
are earning higher average salaries than their male counterparts
d)
have better access to jobs and leadership positions in different fields
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