WorksheetsUnit 2 Review: US and Canada
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 19mins
Which answer explains population distribution in Canada ?
Although it is small, Canada’s population is evenly distributed across its vast land area.
Harsh climate and isolation force many people to settle in the Maritime Provinces such as Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.
Proximity to the U.S. and milder climate has resulted in most Canadians living within 100 miles of the border with the U.S.
Much of Canada’s mineral wealth lies beneath the Arctic tundra, so many people live in the area hoping to benefit from this wealth.
Urbanization in the U.S was because
People migrated from the rural regions
moved from South America
Economic failures in agriculture
I run north and south through the United States. I provide opportunities for recreation, especially in the winter. I am west of Texas but east of California. I am a major landform. What am I
Rio Grande River
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Who best represents "Group 1"?
Anti-Federalists
Inuit of Canada
Vikings
Great Britain
What would be the best title for the box above?
The influence of Viking Exploration
The influence of Native American
The influence of Spanish Culture
The influence of European Colonization
The United States and Canada are both considered to be multicultural societies because---
The American Indian cultures in these societies did not mix with the European cultures
Most of the people in these societies speak more that one language.
A history of immigration has resulted in several cultures contributing to these societies.
People living in these societies have economic and political freedoms.
What physical geographic feature, shared by U.S. and Canada is shown on the map
Franklin Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Great Plains
Great Lakes
Why would the U.S. and Canada be considered as one region in the world?
Similar historical development
Similar cultural traits
Single land mass
All of the choices are correct
Which technological innovation has most encouraged people to live in the desert regions in the Southwest of the United States.?
Air conditioning
Desalination technologies
Dry farm techniques
Refrigerated railroad cars
What are two reasons why 90% of Canadians live within 100 miles of the U.S. border?
More job opportunities, and more resources.
Warmer climate, and closer to Canada’s main trade partner.
Better transportation systems, and Natural boundaries.
Similar language and religion along the border.
The Native Americans that traveled the land bridge across the Arctic are referred to as what term?
Inuit
Cherokee
First Nations
Metis
This is where you find the highest mountains of the United States!
Rocky Mountains
Basin and Range
Appalachian Mountains
Coastal Range
This region is on the west coast of the US!
Coastal Range
Coastal Plain
Interior Lowlands
Canadian Shield
The oldest mountains on the North American continent are here!
Appalachian Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Coastal Range
Interior Lowlands
Which of these describes the "Continental Divide" of the US?
The top of the Rocky Mountains; rivers flow away from it
The Great Plains; they split the country in half
Canadian Shield; separates Canada from the US
Appalachian Mountains; divides Virginia and West Virginia
Because it is wide, flat, and grasses, like wheat, grow there so easily, which region is "America's breadbasket"?
Great Plains
Coastal Range
Interior Lowlands
Coastal Plain
This region is cold and icy, with giant rocks left behind from being pushed by huge glaciers (rivers of ice) from the Arctic.
Canadian Shield
Coastal Plain
Rocky Mountains
Great Plains
What created the lakes in the US?
Heavy rains
glaciers
most are man made
Mother Nature
Climate is influenced by
oceans
latitude
elevation and landforms
all of the above
The population is growing fastest in the _________ states.
Rust Belt
Heartland
Sunbelt
rural
Which region of the United States is orange?
Northeast
Midwest
Southwest
Southeast
Which region of the United States is red?
Northeast
Midwest
Southwest
Southeast
Which region of the United States is yellow?
Northeast
Midwest
Southwest
Southeast
Which region of the United States is blue (darker blue)?
Midwest
West
Southwest
Southeast
Which region of the United States is teal (lighter blue)?
Midwest
West
Southwest
Southeast
Although we have diversity in religion, what is the most common religion in the U.S.?
Chrisianity
Judaism
Islam
Buddhism
What is one word to sum up the U.S. culture?
same
identical
diverse
homogenous
Washington,Oregon, California, Idaho, and Montana are part of this region.
Northeast Region
Southwest Region
West Region
One of the most important economic activities in this region is Oil and Gas Industry.
Southwest Region
Northeast Region
Midwest Region
This economic region in the Midwest was once the center of manufacturing of steel, coal, and automobiles in the United States.
Silicon Valley
The Rust Belt
The Sun Belt
What economic region does this image represent?
The Rust Belt
The Sun Belt
Silicon Valley
What is the name of number 6?
Ontario
Quebec
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
What is the name for number 9?
Newfoundland and Labrador
New Brunswick
Ontario
Nova Scotia
What is Canada's capital ?
Toronto
Ottawa
Texas
Ontario
Other than English which other language is widely spoken in Canada ?
Spanish
German
French
English
What percentage of people live near the Canadian border?
60%
70%
80%
90%
What type of government does Canada have?
constitutional monarchy
limited representative
unlimited representative
absolute monarchy
What is a representative democracy?
A form of government in which there is a king or queen and a house of representatives
One in which there is one leader who makes all decisions for the people
One in which there is no leader and the people make all the decisions
A form of government where people vote for a group of representatives to be in control
A Constitutional Monarchy is
a form of government where the king and queen make all the decisions, but periodically consult with a group of representatives
a form of government where there is an absolute monarch in charge
a form of government where the king and queen govern with the guidance of a constitution and an elected group of representatives
A form of government where people have the most power to make laws
What mountain is in Alaska?
Himalayan Mountain
Mt. Rushmore
Mt. Denali
Appalachian Mountains
What physical feature is shown?
Colorado River
Mississippi River
Rio Grande
Great Lakes
What physical feature is shown?
Colorado River
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
Great Basin
What physical feature is shown?
Great Basin
Great Lakes
Great Plains
Canadian Shield
Canada, northern Europe, and Asia are what type of biome?
Desert
rainforest
grassland
Taiga
The Plains of North America were once one type of biome?
grassland
desert
taiga
rainforest
Some southwestern US states are mostly what type of biome?
taiga
desert
grassland
TDF
Area when waterfalls flow from higher to lower ground.
Fault Line
Fall Line
Timberline
Fish Line
