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WorksheetsThe United States and Canada
Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 38mins
Which of the following factors did not influence the economic development of the United States?
an abundance of land
transportation and technology
strict immigration laws
an economic system based on capitalism
Which of the following did not contribute to the growth of suburbs?
the availability of automobiles
the building of interstate highway system
the availability of inexpensive land
the availability of public transportation
All of the following are nonrenewable resources vital to the energy supply and economy of the United States except
coal
oil
natural gas
forests
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the lumber industry in the United States?
logging in the Northwest was never a profitable industry because of seasonal variations in climate
the logging industry moved west when the forests of the east were depleted
strict regulation of logging in the Northwest allowed the industry to thrive in that region
logging has depleted forests to the point where the lumber industry in the United States
The entire United States and the rest of the world serve as the hinterland for all of the following except
New York
Chicago
Tucson
Los Angeles
Which of the following resources was not vital to the economic success of the United States?
land
coal
lead
forests
The construction of the Erie Canal was important because it
linked the Hudson River in New York and the Great Lakes in the Midwest, greatly increasing the trade between the two regions
helped eastern cities such as Boston and Philadelphia become important port cities
allowed eastern crops to be transported faster and more efficiently to cities in the south and the west
provide the best access to the Pacific Ocean
A regional metropolis such as Atlanta differs from a city such as Tucson (which is smaller than Atlanta) in that a regional metropolis
has a larger hinterland and a wider range of activities
has a smaller hinterland and a narrower range of activities
is generally the same size as a smaller city but with fewer activities
is generally twice as large and has twice as many activities
Which of the following is not an accurate statement about the effects of the transcontinental railway system?
it made it easier to transport goods and people across the country
it helped make Chicago an important business center
it signaled the decline of major east and west coast cities
it contributed to the growth of the suburbs
What is the primary reason the South and the West have increased population in recent years?
new systems of transportation
new methods of communication
newly discovered natural resources
popular preference for warmer climates
Industry and trade grew rapidly in the Northeast during the nineteenth century because
the region is rich in mineral resources
people were eager to move from the farm to the suburbs
a well planned system of roads connected the major cities
rivers provided transportation routes and water power for factories.
The growth of industry in the South was not affected by
the discovery of oil in Texas
its access to ocean ports along the Gulf of Mexico
the rich natural resources in Appalachia
the abundance of fast-moving streams in the Carolinas
Which of the following is not a reason many industries moved south from the northern cities?
land was cheaper in the South
industrial plants were often newer, in better condition and more efficient than those in the North
Labor unions were less common in the South
The South had a more diverse population
Which of the following is not a reason the Midwest became an industrial center?
it is where labor costs were most reasonable
it has a rich supply of natural resources
it has easy access to water transportation routes
it is the link, by railroad, of the east and west coasts
In contrast to San Diego and Cleveland, the city of Seattle has
far fewer trees
a wetter climate
a warmer climate despite its more northern location
a hotter climate because of its coastal location
The jagged shoreline of the Northeast
has hindered farming in the region
makes fishing near impossible
provides many excellent harbors
contains few sandy beaches
The Northeast became a leader in commerce because of its
abundant mineral resources
many rivers
rolling farmlands and lush forests
agricultural diversity
The most common ecosystem found in the South is
tropical rain forest
coniferous forest
temperate grassland
mixed forest
During the 1970s, the population of the South increased greatly because of
the discovery of oil in Texas
increased farm productivity
job opportunities in industries that have moved south
the migration of many Europeans to the region
One characteristic common to all the states in the Midwest is
productive farmland
a mild, predictable climate
heavy industry
a lush wooded, hilly landscape
All of the following are accurate statements about the Great lakes and the Mississippi River system except
they aided the growth of industry in the Midwest
they are still important trade routes today
cities connected by the transportation network are home to heavy manufacturing
they have helped the region become the nation's center of business and finance
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the economy of the Atlantic provinces?
tourism is the region's major economic activity
a recent economic slump has resulted in a large decline in the population of the region
forestry, fishing and farming are important economic activities in the region
overfishing of shrimp and crab have largely destroyed the fishing industry in the region
Compared with the people in the prairie provinces, the residents of British Columbia are (think about job availability and types)
more likely to have higher incomes
less likely to live in cities
more likely to be employed in the oil industry
less likely to be immigrants
The economic development of Ontario and Quebec was greatly influenced by their location
being located on the Canadian Shield
bordering the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence rive
along the Grand Banks
in the Canadian Shield
Many mineral deposits and oil reserves in Nunavut, the Yukon and the Northwest territories have not been developed because
environmental laws prohibit the mining of the land of these territories
native Inuit refuse to give up their lands
the area is sparsely settled
harsh climate and rugged terrain make mining difficult
The diversity of the Canadian population is most accuratley reflected in which of the following statements?
The great diversity of the population has made a sense of national unity difficult to achieve
in order to promote stronger sense of national unity, the government has limited immigration to the country
because of the liberal immigration policies, people of European ancestry no longer make up the majority of the population
in recent years the Inuit population has largely left behind their traditional way of life and has become just one more of the large number of ethnic minorities
Building a pipeline above the ground to transport Canada's oil and mineral resources
creates barriers to the migration of arctic animals
causes acid rain
disrupts the permafrost of the fragile environment
permanently damages the natural vegetation
The most important natural resource of the Atlantic provinces is
wildlife
rich soil
the sea
petroleum
The large cities of the Prairie provinces developed i the late 1800s
along the newly built railroads
along major waterways
around mining centers
around oil fields
All of the following factors have contributed to making national unity difficult to achieve except
many Canadians' strong ties to regional and ethnic groups
rivalry between Canadians of English and French heritage
great differences among the provinces and territories
immigration of central and eastern Europeans to Canada
Which of the following distinguishes the province of Quebec from the rest of Canada?
it has a large Inuit population
it has the closest ties to the customs and culture of France
it has the largest Asian immigrant community
it was the only province that voted against becoming independent from Great Britain
When Canada became an independent nation in 1931, the government
continued to protect the rights of French-speaking citizens
made English the official language of Canada
passed laws to end the influence of French culture
established Quebec as a distinct society within the nation
In the very important economic link between the United States and Canada, the United States buys
about 85% of all Canadian exports
almost 25% of all Canadian exports
all of Canada's petroleum and natural gas
manufactured good only
What landforms do the U.S. and Canada share?
Rio Grande and Rocky Mountains
The Great Lakes and Rio Grande
Rocky Mountains and The Great Lakes
Hudson Bay and Mount McKinley
What is the leader of the Canadian government called?
King
Prime Minister
Queen of England
President
Which region of the United States? ...Rocky mountains, Natural resources, and on the Pacific Coast
West
Southwest
Northeast
Midwest
Which US Region? ...includes Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, & the Grand Canyon
West
Southwest
Northeast
Midwest
Which U.S. Region? ...includes the New England states, trade centers, and natural harbors
Northwest
Southwest
Northeast
Southeast
Which region of the U.S. is known as the "bread basket" and includes the Great Lakes?
Northwest
Northeast
Southwest
Midwest
The government of this country is a parliamentary democracy...
United States
Canada
In what region do most Canadians live?
The northern territories
The western territories
In the interior of the country
Near coasts and the United States border
Why are the northern territories of Canada sparsely populated?
The climate is too cold to sustain major populations
There are boundary disputes
Erosion is destroying the coasts
There is a risk of tornadoes
In what region is the United States population most densely concentrated?
The south
The midwest
The northwest
The northeast
Choose two reasons that the majority of largely populated United States cities are in the northeast.
The northeast is where the British colonists initially settled
The northeast is part of tornado alley
The Gold Rush brought many citizens to the Northeast
Many migrants moved to northeastern cities during the Industrial Revolution
The southeast region of the United States has
low average educational levels and economic development
high average educational levels and economic development
low average educational levels and high economic development
high average educational levels and low economic development
What river connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean?
Mississippi
Ohio
Rio Grande
St. Lawrence
Which geographical feature explains why the St. Lawrence river flows east?
The Continental Divide
The Appalachian Mountains
Plate tectonics
The Ring of Fire
What mountain range is shaded on the map?
The Rocky Mountains
The Appalachian Mountains
The Himalayas
Mount Oklahoma
The highest point in America is
Mount McKinley
Mount Rushmore
Mount St. Helen
Mount Oklahoma
What river forms the border between Texas and Mexico?
The Mississippi
The Rio Grande
The Colorado
The Ohio
The Gold Rush is an example of
how it's easy to become rich in America
how natural resources can cause migration
life in mid-latitude regions
Canadian natural resources
The Great Plains is a good example of a
highlands area
tropical climate
tundra
grassland
The Everglades are the only US example of what kind of climate region?
temperate rainforest
desert
tundra
tropical
Which of the following is NOT a positive effect of oil pipelines?
increased jobs
cheaper gas prices
pollution and danger of explosions
economic development
people who are believed to be the first people to settle in an area
indigenous
bilingual
nomadic
colonists
an administrative unit similar to a state
province
territory
institution
shield
a large area of relatively flat land made up of ancient, hard rock
pueblo
Metis
nomadic
shield
a native people
colonists
aboriginal
nomadic
pueblo
children of French and native people
aborginial
colonist
Metis
nomadic
an area that includes a city and its surrounding suburbs
transcontinental
metropolitan area
territory
province
The Eastern region of the United States is characterized by
the Great Plains, the Appalachian Mountain Range, and the New England Coast
the Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains, and the St. Lawrence Seaway
the Appalachian Mountain Range, the St. Lawrence Seaway, and the Atlantic Coastal Plain
the Appalachian Mountain Range, the New England Coast, and the Rocky Mountain Range
The Grand Canyon is located in what region?
West
Southwest
Northeast
Northwest
Missouri is located in what region?
Northeast
Southeast
Midwest
Southwest
What region has snowy winters and cool summers?
Northeast
Southeast
Midwest
Southwest
What regions border Canada?
Midwest
Northeast
Midwest
All of the Above
What regions do the Appalachian Mountains belong in?
Northeast and Northwest
Northwest and Southwest
Northeast and Southeast
Southeast and Midwest
