WorksheetsAmericas Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
During the Ice Age, the Bering Strait is theorized to have-
frozen, allowing people from Asia to walk across to the New World.
melted away, causing a separation between Asia and North America.
frozen, preventing people from moving east into North America.
frozen then thawed, creating large fjords.
Which resource is most abundant in Texas, Alaska, and Alberta?
Lumber
Oil
coal
uranium
Which major party tends to be more conservative and supports less federal government funding?
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Which of the two major political parties is more likely to support raising taxes on the rich to help the poor?
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Green Party
Libertarian Party
One argument against NAFTA
Lower prices of goods
Outsources jobs to outside countries
Increase competition
Economic growth
What is the primary purpose USMCA?
To reduce trade barriers among the US, Canada, and Mexico
To reduce trade barriers among Central America and Mexico
To reduce trade barriers among Brazil and Mexico
To encourage free trade between the US, Europe, and Canada
Which countries are included in the NAFTA deal? (Select all that apply)
Mexico
USA
Argentina
Canada
Costa Rica
What is the name of the device that helps to equalize the water levels of the waterways being connected in the Panama Canal?
Locks
Canal
Terrain
Panama Canal Zone
Both El Nino and La Nina have this in common
Influence birds that migrate over the ocean
Influence rainy / dry weather world wide
The weather at the polar regions
The directions that ships travel in the oceans
Which of the following could be considered the most long lasting impact of imperialism in Latin America?
The widespread poverty resulting from communist governments
The practice of traditional Mesoamerican religions.
The continued use of Spanish as the primary language.
The creation of the United States of Central America.
Which of these factors most influence the climate of Death Valley?
Rain-shadow effect and low elevation
Location in the tropics and seasonal thunderstorms
Proximity to cold ocean currents and location in a high-pressure zone
Longitudinal location and severe thunderstorms
What was the most catastrophic impact of the Columbian Exchange?
Diffusion of Catholic Christianity to Latin America.
Introduction of European diseases to Latin America.
Use of slave labor to mine for precious metals.
Increased variety in European diets.
Which of the following most likely inspired Simon Bolivar to fight against the Spanish?
Ideas from the Enlightment
Restrictions placed on the British monarch
Karl Marx
The Catholic Church
