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Worksheetschapter 5 and 6 Review
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
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Class
Date
1.
Emissions in the United States can result in ______ in Canada, threatening timer and water resources.
a)
cooler air temperatures
b)
acid rain
c)
industrial accents
d)
reduced wetlands
2.
The blending of Spanish-Mexican ranching heritage with European and American livestock practices have become Texas's strongest cultural tradition seen in _______
a)
the art and architecture
b)
family and religious practices
c)
the popular entertainment and everyday clothing
d)
the food and language
3.
Which of the following is North America's oldest mountain range?
a)
Appalachian Mountains
b)
Cascade Range
c)
Coast Range
d)
Canadian Rockies
4.
About _____ of the population live in metropolitan areas, where technology and industries thrive, including Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, Brownsville, and Laredo.
a)
45 percent
b)
65 percent
c)
85 percent
d)
75 percent
5.
Some of Canada's leading exports include automobiles, auto parts, crude petroleum, natural gas and
a)
forestry products
b)
textiles
c)
chemical products
d)
foods
6.
What region of Florida providing rich habitats for a variety of animals and plant species is threatened by environmental degradation?
a)
the Great Salt Lake
b)
the Everglades
c)
the redwood forests
d)
the Chesapeake Bay
7.
From what region did the largest group of foreign-born residents living in the United States today immigrate?
a)
Europe
b)
Asia
c)
Latin America
d)
Africa
8.
NAFTA has created environmental issues along the Rio Grande by
a)
encouraging rapid industrial growth in the region
b)
constructing a series of fences along the border
c)
increasing the flow of traffic through the region
d)
increasing the flow of immigration along the border
9.
Individual Canadian provinces have been addressing climate change since the national government pulled out of the Kyoto Protocol after
a)
recognizing that its role in climate change is too low to bother with
b)
deciding that compliance with the agreement was too expensive
c)
the government failed to meet its goals
d)
the citizens voted down a national environmental referendum
10.
A giant core of rock anchoring North America and centered on Hudson Bay and James Bay is known as the
a)
Interior Lowlands
b)
Pacific Ranges
c)
Canadian Shield
d)
Great Plains
11.
Protection of _______ is an example of how Canada is taking steps to protects its renewable resources
a)
Pacific salmon
b)
trees producing sap for maple syrup
c)
Niagara Falls
d)
deep sea drilling areas
12.
The use of irrigation, good water management, and new farming techniques allows crops such as _____ to be grown in the dry climate of the Great Plains.
a)
citrus and soybeans
b)
tobacco and cabbage
c)
cotton and wheat
d)
spinach and cucumbers
13.
What joint United States-Canadian project reduced pollution in the Nashua River and encouraged the construction of wastewater treatment plants?
a)
the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement
b)
the North American Free Trade Agreement
c)
the Clean Water Act
d)
the Dayton Accords
e)
s
14.
Scientists believe _____ is directly related to climate change and the rising of Earth's temperature.
a)
production of hydroelectricity
b)
carbon dioxide
c)
mining activity
d)
sustainable logging
15.
The Mountains and Basins region has a strong Hispanic cultural tradition and close ties with people in New Mexico, California, and Arizona due to its _____
a)
location on the Gulf of Mexico
b)
location in the western area of Texas
c)
proximity to major cities
d)
location in the southern area of Texas
16.
The _____ stretch more than 3,000 miles (4,828 km) from New Mexico to Alaska.
a)
Appalachian Mountains
b)
Rocky Mountains
c)
Pacific Ranges
d)
Great Plains
17.
It is important to conserve fossil fuels because they are
a)
nonrenewable energy sources.
b)
the least polluting source of energy.
c)
scarce in the United States.
d)
an expensive sourse of energy.
18.
How do aqueducts help support California's large population?
a)
by provicing a natural vent for urban smog
b)
by bringing freshwater from far away
c)
by increasing the housing supply
d)
by reducing traffic
19.
Why were the first factories in the United States located along the fall line in the Northeast?
a)
The many tributaries provided and abundant source of drinkable water.
b)
The waterfalls provided power for factories.
c)
The region had a large immigrant population that provided inexpensive labor.
d)
They were located near important mineral resources.
20.
What was the major cause of the 2008 economic downturn in the United States?
a)
a crisis in the home mortgage banking sector
b)
a stock market crash
c)
a severe drought
d)
the collapse of the high-tech sector
21.
What effect did the 2008 economic downturn in the United States have on the global economy?
a)
Other countries prospered due to lower economic competition from the United States.
b)
Other countries balanced their budgets with profits from loaning money to the United States.
c)
Other countries also suffered financial distress.
d)
Other countries stopped investing in the United States' economy.
22.
To help provide energy production in Canada's southern provinces, the Canadian government has begun to explore
a)
synthetic crude oil conversion.
b)
hydroelectricity.
c)
natural gas extraction.
d)
wind and solar power.
23.
Which of the following landforms runs through both the United States and Canada?
a)
the Interieor Lowlands
b)
the Rocky Mountains
c)
the Great Plains
d)
the Canadian Shield
24.
How does Niagara Falls help contribute to Canada's economy?
a)
by providing a key transportation route
b)
by delivering drinking water to many homes in the region
c)
by depositing coal, iron ore, and other minerals
d)
by providing a source of hydroelectric power
25.
Because of its immigration history, _____ in the United States.
a)
cities are the most ethnically uniform areas
b)
there are abundant natural resources
c)
a postindustrial economy emerged
d)
many different religions are practiced
26.
How was geography important to the colonial New England economy?
a)
It had a mild climate and rich soils.
b)
It had excellent natural harbors and an abundant supply of timber.
c)
It had abundant reserves of fossil fuels.
d)
It had an ideal climate for growing cotton for export.
27.
The _____ are home to two out of three Texans due to the regions mild climate, plentiful water, and fertile land.
a)
Southern Plains
b)
North Central Plains
c)
Great Plains
d)
Coastal Plains
28.
What U.S. state inclues areas that have a subarctic climate that supports a variety of wildlife, including grizzly bears, bald eagles, wolves and bobcats?
a)
Maine
b)
Idaho
c)
Alaska
d)
Michigan
29.
Which of the following is an example of the United States and Canadian governements working together to address water pollution?
a)
the Clean Water Conservation Consortium
b)
the Great Lakes Water Quality Act
c)
the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
d)
the Green Energy and Green Economy Act (GEGEA)
30.
Which two U.S. states have the largest petroleum reserves?
a)
Alaska and Hawaii
b)
California and Florida
c)
Alaska and Texas
d)
California and Texas
31.
The population density and distribution of Texas can best be described as:
a)
an uneven distribution with more people in the eastern areas of the state.
b)
an even distribution throughout the state.
c)
an uneven distribution with more people in the southern areas of the state.
d)
a mostly even distribution with slightly more people in central areas of the state.
32.
Among the ocean currents that play a major role in Canada's climates is the warm, northward-flowing current known as the
a)
Canadian Shield.
b)
Labrador Current.
c)
Gulf Stream.
d)
Alaska Current.
33.
To the east of Canada's central region of plains stand the ancient, rounded
a)
Appalachian Mountains.
b)
Rocky Mountains.
c)
Pacific Ranges.
d)
Interior Lowlands.
34.
Many _____ fled to Canada after the American Revolution.
a)
Quebecois
b)
British
c)
Inuit
d)
Loyalists
35.
Why did the thirteen colonies fight a war for independence from Britain?
a)
to escape Britain's taxes and limits on colonists' freedoms
b)
to escape Britain's taxes and unite with New France
c)
to unite with New France and escape limits on colonists' freedoms
d)
to protest Britain's treatment of Native Americans
36.
______ is an environmental problem in the United States because it corrodes stone and metal buildings, damages crops and pollutes the soil.
a)
Agricultural runoff
b)
Smog
c)
Ozone depletion
d)
Acid rain
37.
Why is the United States one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world?
a)
The lands which Europeans colonized contained powerful kingdoms of many nationalities.
b)
The earliest inhabitants arrived some 15,000 years ago.
c)
Over centuries, immigrants have arrived from many different countries.
d)
The British fouded the thirteen colonies along the Atlantic coast.
38.
What is a foreclosure?
a)
an agreement by which somebody borrows money and gives the lender the right to take possession of property given as security if the loan is not repaid
b)
a procedure in which a borrower gives up rights to a property due to the inability to repay the loan
c)
an arrangement by which a buyer can take possession of something now and pay for it later or over time
d)
a sign or warning that something bad is going to happen
39.
What is the area between the Pacific Ranges and the Rocky Mountains that often experiences the rain shadow effect?
a)
the Continental Divide
b)
the Great Plains
c)
the Columbia Plateau
d)
the Atlantic Coastal Plain
40.
A growing economic activity in Canada is _____, which has caused controversy in the fishing industry because of potential risks to consumers.
a)
overfishing
b)
damming
c)
logging
d)
aquaculture
41.
______ automobiles cause less environmental damage than traditional automobiles because they use fuel made from corn and other organic sources.
a)
Biofuel
b)
Geothermal
c)
Hydrogen-fueled
d)
Solar-powered
42.
Which of the following is an economic activity characteristic of a postindustrial economy?
a)
automobile manufacturing
b)
biotechnology
c)
agriculture
d)
mining
43.
As of 2011, only 10 percent of Canada's ______ was federally protected.
a)
boreal forest
b)
fishing ecosystem
c)
tributary system
d)
salmon population
44.
______ is believed to contribute directly to climate change and the rising of the Earth's temperatures.
a)
Logging
b)
Hydroelectricity
c)
Carbon dioxide
d)
Overfishing
45.
Due to heavy natural resource extraction, Canada's ______ has been shrinking.
a)
boreal forest
b)
"green" energy supply
c)
St. Lawrence Seaway System
d)
east coast aquaculture industry
46.
In order for land to be used for industrial, commercial, and agricultureal purposes, many of Canada's ______ have been drained.
a)
lakes
b)
rivers
c)
forestland
d)
wetlands
47.
What was the series of safe houses that helped thousands of African Americans escape slavery before the Civil War?
a)
the Mason-Dixon Route
b)
the Northwest Passage
c)
the Washington Expressway
d)
the Underground Railroad
48.
Which of the following best describes the spoken languages in Canada?
a)
English and the language of the Inuit are dominant.
b)
English and French are the two official languages.
c)
French is the official, dominant language.
d)
French, German and English are the main languages.
49.
How did the level of available natural mineral resources affect industrialization in the United States?
a)
It delayed industrialization because the country could just rely on mineral resources for exports.
b)
It speeded industrialization because the country had abundant and easy access to mineral resources.
c)
It delayed industrialization because of concerns about the environmental damage that mining can cause.
d)
It speeded industrialization because immigrants were attracted to jobs in mining.
50.
Due to its largeland area, the development of Canada's ______ has been essential to the country's economic growth.
a)
manufacturing
b)
tourism
c)
fishing industry
d)
transportation systems
51.
Agents or ______, such as Stephen F. Austin, were contracted with Mexico to settle families in Texas.
a)
empresarios
b)
maquiladores
c)
northerners
d)
confederates
52.
Why is the environmental condition of the Gulf of Mexico important to the U.S. economy?
a)
Commercial fishing provides jobs and a domestic food source for Americans.
b)
The region is prone to hurricanes.
c)
Several island countries lie in the Gulf of Mexico.
d)
Several major rivers empty into the Gulf of Mexico.
53.
Water is pumped in large amounts from the Edwards Aquifer to suply the city of ______, making preservation of the aquifer an important issue.
a)
San Antonio
b)
Dallas
c)
Houston
d)
Lubbock
54.
The arrival of a million people to Canada from Great Britain between 1815 and 1844 caused an increase in
a)
French nationalism.
b)
Quebecois.
c)
French-speaking citizens.
d)
Loyalists.
55.
______ is haze caused by the interaction of ultraviolet solar radiation with chemical fumes from pollutants.
a)
Acid rain
b)
Smog
c)
Desalination
d)
Eutrophication
56.
What are the Great Plains of the United States?
a)
the flat, desolate area in central Alaska
b)
the flat area between the Pacific Ranges and the Rocky Mountains
c)
the flat region surrounding th Great Lakes
d)
the flat landscape east of the Rocky Mountains
57.
Like the neighboring Pacific Ranges, the ______ grew as geologic forces heaved slabs of rock upward.
a)
Great Plains
b)
Appalachian Mountains
c)
Rocky Mountains
d)
Canadian Shield
58.
Military forts and missions were built by soldiers and clergy from ______ in the 1700s which led to exploration and mapping of the region and the building of roads and ranches.
a)
Spain
b)
Portugal
c)
England
d)
France
59.
The continued extraction of natural resources -- particularly coal, oil, and natural gas from the tar sands in Alberta -- fuels a growing concern among many people about
a)
wetlands.
b)
climate change.
c)
the fishing industry.
d)
old-growth forests.
60.
Canada is rarely impacted by natural weather hazards because of its cold oceans and a lack of
a)
rainfall.
b)
extreme temperatures.
c)
moist, humid air.
d)
changing seasons.
61.
The body of water that flow from the Great Slave Lake to the Arctic Ocean, draining much of Canada's norther interior, is called the
a)
St. Lawrence River.
b)
Mackenzie River.
c)
Fraser River.
d)
Niagara River.
62.
The ______, the indigenous people of the Canadian Arctic, were once known as Eskimos.
a)
Inuit
b)
First Nations
c)
Metis
d)
Quebecois
63.
In what city did the building of levess damage the natural landscape that once protected it from flooding?
a)
New York City
b)
New Orleans
c)
Chicago
d)
Atlanta
64.
The indigenous people of the Canadian Arctic are known as the
a)
Metis.
b)
Inuit.
c)
Quebecois.
d)
First Nations.
65.
Where do the largest concentrations of Asians and Pacific Islanders live in the United States?
a)
the Southern states and Midwestern states
b)
the Southern states and Pacific coast states
c)
the Atlantic coast states and the Northeastern states
d)
the Atlantic coast states and Pacific coast states
66.
Today, more than one-fourth of Canadians identify themselves as being
a)
of mixed ethnic origins.
b)
Quebecois.
c)
Native American.
d)
Inuit.
67.
Canada is considered a postindustrial society because of its
a)
high level of employment in the service sector.
b)
increased trade with developing nations.
c)
ability to export its abundance of natural resources.
d)
sustainable balance of forestry and manufacturing.
68.
California's Silicon Valley; Seattle, Washington; and Austin, Texas are urban areas that have become leaders in the
a)
manufacturing industry.
b)
high-tech industry.
c)
offshore industry.
d)
automotive industry.
69.
Canada was not as seriously affected as the United States by the 2008 global recession largely because
a)
the houseing market declined but employment rose.
b)
Canadian banks were more conservative in extending credit.
c)
the fishing industry provided steady employment for many Canadians.
d)
few Canadians spent more than they earned.
70.
A partially self-governing country with close ties to another country is called a
a)
colony.
b)
First Nation.
c)
dominion.
d)
province.
71.
What type of music developed in the United States during the early 1900s that combined African rhythms with Europeans harmonies?
a)
mambo
b)
rock 'n' roll
c)
jazz
d)
meringue
72.
Canada is the world's third-largest producer of ______, which is an inexpensive source of renewable energy.
a)
synthetic crude oil
b)
natural gas
c)
hydroelectricity
d)
wind and solar power
73.
What major river flows some 2,350 miles (3,782 km) from its source in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, making it an important route for trade?
a)
the Colorado River
b)
the Allegheny River
c)
the St. Lawrence River
d)
the Mississippi River
74.
A wind turbine is a source of ______ energy.
a)
fossil fuel
b)
solar
c)
renewable
d)
geothermal
75.
Since the 1960s, the population of the Manufacturing Belt has declined while the number of businesses moving to the ______ has increased.
a)
Wheatbelt
b)
Sunbelt
c)
Rust Belt
d)
Volcanic Belt
76.
The ______ are persons who have both indigenous and French Canadian ancestry.
a)
First Nations
b)
Inuit
c)
Quebecois
d)
Metis
77.
How did the Great Lakes form?
a)
by the collision of tectonic plates
b)
by runoff from the Appalachian Mountains
c)
by water rising from underground springs
d)
by glacier basins filling with water
78.
While many areas of Texas have natural resources the _____________ is/are best known as a natural gas producing area.
a)
Coastal Plains
b)
Great Plains
c)
South Texas Plains
d)
North Central Plains
79.
Which of the following statements accurately describes changes in the U.S. economy since the 1950s?
a)
The number of jobs in manufacturing has declined.
b)
The number of farms has grown.
c)
The number of jobs in manufacturing has increased, as has the size of the average farm.
d)
The number of jobs in manufacturing has declined, as has the size of the average farm.
80.
Why is it important to protect wetlands and swamps such as Florida's Everglades?
a)
They are a major source of drinking water.
b)
They are major tourist destinations.
c)
They are important navigable waterways.
d)
They provide habitats for a great variety of vegetation and wildlife.
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