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WorksheetsTest Review The America's World Geography
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which statement best describes an effect of the silver trade between 1500-1700s?
Spanish conquistadors conquered indigenous tribes in the Americas, leading the mining of silver in
both North and South America
England and Spain both became quite wealthy nations due to the silver trade
The silver mining by the Spanish led to the dominance of Native Americans over African slaves in
the New World
The mining of silver by the Spanish in the Americas marked the beginning of Atlantic Slave Trade
What type of economy was established in the British colonies during colonial times?
Capitalism
Socialism
Mercantilism
Free Markets
Which European countries settled in both modern-day Canada and the United States of America?
Spain, France, and Italy
France, England
France, Spain
France, Spain, Portugal
What is the meaning(correct definition) of environmental sustainability?
Responsible actions by corporations, fisherman, communities and governments to improve people’s lives.
Irresponsible actions toward the environment, such as conserving water, planting trees, and properly disposing of trash and chemicals
People behaving in ways that avoid the depletion or degradation of natural resources, allowing for the long-term quality of the environment.
Interacting with the environment to ensure a stable food and water supply.
Which of the following is NOT an example of how the St Lawrence Seaway System can benefit Canada's economy?
The Seaway harbors large deposits of coal, iron ore, and other minerals that are mined for export
Cities and industries have developed along its tributaries
Resources are transported on its waterways
Its water provides hydroelectric power
The Seaway harbors large deposits of coal, iron and minerals mined for export
What waterway is number 12 on the map?
Missouri River
Mississippi River
St. Lawrence River
Lake Superior
Which landforms are indicated by numbers 1 and 5 on the map?
Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevadas
Sierra Nevadas and Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains and Mississippi River
Which section of British colonies was known for growing cash crops on plantations, fertile soil
and warm summers and mild winters?
Southern Colonies
New England Colonies
Midwest Colonies
Middle Colonies
Which state is number 5 on the map? (#5)
Idaho
Montana
Utah
Nevada
Which state is number 48 on the map?
Kentucky
Tennessee
Indiana
Virginia
As part of the Columbian Exchange, the trading of tobacco and sugar cane, and death from
diseases, all led to the —--
Enslavement of Native Americans
Enslavement of Africans to replace workers
Decline in population of Spanish settlers
Decline in people immigrating to the New World
The Gold Rush (1849) is an example of —-
How easy it is to become rich in North America
How natural resources can cause migration
Life in mid-latitude regions of the Earth
Canadian natural resourcs
In order for land to be used for industrial, commercial, and agricultural purposes, many
of Canada’s _______ have been drained
lakes
rivers
forestland
wetlands
What type of government does Canada have?
Democracy
Oligarchy
Socialist
Parliamentary Democracy
Who were the first Europeans to reach Canada?
French
Vikings
Italians
English
What river connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean?
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Snake River
St. Lawrence River
Which region of the United States is known for rocky, jagged coastline and little farmland?
Deep South
Pacific Coastal Plain
Midwest
Northeast
Which of the following is a result of the exchange shown in the diagram?
Native Americans provide livestock to European nations
Native Americans employed European farm laborers.
Native Americans were infected by many European diseases.
Native Americans began using tobacco grown in Europe.
Which of the following best describes the spoken languages in Canada?
English and the language of the Inuit are dominant
English and French are the two official languages
French is the official, dominant language
French, German, and English are the main languages
The indigenous people of the Canadian Arctic are known as
Metis
Inuit
Quebecois
First Nations
Which region has the highest and lowest landforms and temperatures in the United States?
Southeast
Southwest
Midwest
West
Which state is NOT part of the Northeast?
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
Maine
Identify the main reason for huge
population, economic growth, and
urbanization in North America
during the late 1800’s.
Industrialization
Agriculture
Steamboats
Which is the correct match for "AD" on the map?
Chile
Andes Mountains
Patagonia
Brazil
Which is the correct match for Atacama Desert AND Panama Canal?
"BD" and "B"
"AC" and "B"
"C" and "B"
Where is the Yucatan Peninsula AND Venezuela?
"A" and "AB"
"AB" and "C"
"A" and "AC"
