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WorksheetsUnit 2 dISTRICT ASSESSMENT
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 13mins
What best describes a megalopolis?
an area where industries have moved away from
several large cities and surrounding areas grow together
a political region
an area with good soil for agriculture
Which statements best describes the immigrant experience in the US during the late 1800s?
Immigrants came to the US for better opportunities and were accepted by native-born citizens
Immigrants were rejected by the US and sent back to their native country
immigrants were accepted by the US and were used to farm sugarcane
Immigrants came to the US for better opportunities and were treated harshly by native-born citizens
How did the Great Migration affect the population?
population in large cities grew
population in large cities dropped
population in the West expanded
population on the East coast dropped
Which statements describe the impacts of the Columbian Exchange?
Native American religious practices spread to the Old World
introduced new food sources to both the old and new world
Europeans purchased land from the Native Americans
most cops that were brought across the Ocean failed due to the difference in climate
Many Native Americans died due to disease
How did European exploration affect the movement of people?
missionaries moved to convert individuals to Christianity
Native American leaders moved to Europe to form colonies
Spain refused to let any Spanish people move to the New World
Native Americans moved away from South America looking for freedoms
African slaves were imported to the New World as a source of labor
What was the significance of the Panama Canal?
It allowed for trade between European and South American countries
it was a crossroads for trade because it provided a shorter route from the Atlantic to the Pacific
the Panama Canal increased world trade and is controlled by the island nation of Columbia giving them much power
Panama canal was completed by Brazil to aid it in shipping routes to Europe
What technology was used in both the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Panama Canal?
lockes
elevators
dams
polders
Describe NAFTA
Noth American Federations of Trade Advisors- it works on reducing pollution
North America Free Trade Agreement- created to design jobs and increase trade
North American Free Tax Association- created an area in North America that does not charge any types of taxes
North American Free Trade Association- increased the reliance on petroleum products for its member nations
Which descriptions best describe the importance of Maqioldoras?
unemployment along Mexico's northern border idecreased
unemployment in Mexico increased due to job opportunities
cost of goods for the US decreased
cost of shipping goods in Mexico caused a decrease in the standard of living
Standard of Living increased int eh US because the costs of goods rose sharply
Which is a cause of urban sprawl?
increase in the amount of Eastern European immigrants
a major population shift to rural areas
movement of people from rural to suburban areas
unrestricted growth of cities
Which are effects of urban sprawl?
low-income families purchasing homes in rural areas
the increased cost of infrastructure for large cities
opening of large parks to keep people from moving to rural areas
many Americans move to suburban areas to flee problems in the urban area
large businesses move from urban areas to rural areas to avoid pollution
How does climate affect settlement patterns in Canada?
Most individuals live in the north because of the warm area.
most individuals live in the east due to the vast resources
most individuals live in the south to escape the cold temperatures
most individuals live in the west due to the mild climate and waterways.
How has Canada's natural resources impacted its economy?
the large amounts of moisture have enabled Canada to have agriculture expand from the north to the south
its large reserves are desired by many nations
lack of mountain ranges results in more land being available for farming
its location by three oceans gives it access to many areas for fishing
its economy is in a downward spiral because of the lack of resourcews
Select the true statements about the governments of US and Canada.
Both are representative governments
They both have parliaments.
Canada has a monarch
one has a president and the other a prime minister.
One has a communist dictator.
What has caused the decline of the Amazon rainforest?
using land for housing developments
the land was cleared my mining companies
flooding has cause a decline in the amount of land
the land is cleared by logging and to make room for crops
Select the best description of the Amazon
majority of life is found in the canopy
there is a large decline in fish species due to farming
one of the most biodiverse places on Earth
home to may mammals including Elephants and boas
abundant rainfall, near the equator
tropical wet
subarctic
tundra
semiarid
very cold winter, short mild summer
subarctic
tundra
mediterranean
semiarid
generally dry with some rain
tundra
Mediterranean
semiarid
Highland
varies from moderate to cold depending on elevation
Mediterranean
Semiarid
highland
humid subtropical
mild and cool winters hot and muggy summers
Semiarid
Tundra
Desert
Humid subtropical
long bitterly cold winters, brief chilly summers
subarctic
tundra
semiarid
Highland
How do mountains affect population settlements?
makes it harder to travel
keeps groups of individuals together
unites areas making it easier to trade
What native american groups lived in Latin America?
Cherokee
Aztecs
Mayans
Inca
Micmac
