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North America - 2021

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

describes where something is on earth it can be absolute or relative

a)

Location

b)

Region

c)

Movement

d)

Place

2.

describes the similarities you find in a place

a)

Location

b)

Region

c)

Movement

d)

Place

3.

describes how people, goods and ideas move from place to place

a)

Location

b)

Region

c)

Movement

d)

Place

4.

describes how a location is unique or different

a)

Location

b)

Region

c)

Movement

d)

Place

5.

describes how humans have changed a particular place

a)

Human Environment Interaction

b)

Place

c)

Movement

d)

Region

6.

Which of the following is the most important long range effect of European explorers in the America?

a)

spread of culture to the New World

b)

immigration by natives

c)

discovery of great riches

d)

spread of Islam

7.

What two physical features do Canada and the United States have in common?

a)

Rio Grande River and the Alps Mountains

b)

Missouri River and the Cascade Mountains

c)

Mississippi River & the Appalachian Mountains

d)

Rocky Mountains and Great Lakes

8.

A widespread exchange of animals, plants, culture, disease, and ideas between the Western and Eastern Hemisphere.

a)

French Exchange

b)

Columbian Exchange

c)

New England Exchange

9.

A hurricane in New Orleans is an example of a pull factor that drove people to a new location.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Who is likely to be in control in an unlimited government?

a)

Dictator

b)

President

c)

Principal

d)

Mrs. Broughton

11.

Why does flat, fertile land tend to attract settlers?

a)

Areas with this type of land tend to get more sunlight

b)

It is easier to farm and produce food on this type of land

c)

There are fewer storms in areas with this type of land

d)

There are more opportunities for recreational activities on this type of land?

12.

Many people from all over the world are immigrating to the United States today for which of the following "pull reasons?

a)

to learn to read

b)

to escape famine

c)

to get a better job

d)

to escape going to school

13.

Which of the following geographic factors is likely to lead to lower population density?

a)

abundance of sunlight

b)

few natural resources

c)

low lying land

d)

access to fresh water

14.

A society where two or more cultures exist within close proximity is called

a)

migration

b)

community

c)

multiculturalism

d)

immigration

15.

Describes the Southern Colonies

a)

rich soil and produced valuable cash crops such as tobacco and cotton

b)

thick wood, excellent timber, rich in fish, and shipbuilding

c)

rivers, grew grain, and was nicknamed the "breadbasket"

16.

Describes the Middle Colonies

a)

rich soil and produced valuable cash crops such as tobacco and cotton

b)

thick wood, excellent timber, rich in fish, and shipbuilding

c)

rivers, grew grain, and was nicknamed the "breadbasket"

17.

Describes the New England Colonies

a)

rich soil and produced valuable cash crops such as tobacco and cotton

b)

thick wood, excellent timber, rich in fish, and shipbuilding

c)

rivers, grew grain, and was nicknamed the "breadbasket"

18.

According to United States history it wanted a strong democracy because...

a)

Under British rule, American desired representation in government

b)

Americans modeled their government on the French system

c)

While forming their government, American officials received help from Canada

d)

American learned important lessons from the Russian Revolution.

19.

What trait has nothing in common with a culture region?

a)

language

b)

ways of making a living

c)

precipitation

d)

traditions

20.

Cultural regions can be based on all of the following EXCEPT

a)

Social Group

b)

Hair Color

c)

Type of Government

d)

Economic System