WorksheetsWorld Geography Unit 2 Test Review
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 13mins
The islands of the Caribbean typically have a ________ climate.
humid continental
humid subtropical
semi-arid
tropical wet/dry
Because of its location on the Ring of Fire, much of Central America is
lowlands that are prone to flooding.
mountainous with active volcanoes.
in the path of El Niño.
covered by deciduous forests.
In South America, most people live
on the Patagonian Plateau.
in the tierra fría zone of the Andes.
in the tierra helada zone of the Andes.
near the coasts and along major rivers.
What country enacted a law in 2004 that prohibited deforestation in its eastern region?
Brazil
Guyana
Paraguay
Peru
What are the Great Plains of the United States?
the flat, desolate area in central Alaska
the flat area between the Pacific Ranges and the Rocky Mountains
the flat region surrounding the Great Lakes
the flat landscape east of the Rocky Mountains
Which two U.S. states have the largest petroleum reserves?
Alaska and Hawaii
California and Florida
Alaska and Texas
California and Texas
________ automobiles cause less environmental damage than traditional automobiles because they use fuel made from corn and other organic sources.
Biofuel
Geothermal
Hydrogen-fueled
Solar-powered
How does Niagara Falls help contribute to Canada’s economy?
by providing a key transportation route
by delivering drinking water to many homes in the region
by depositing coal, iron ore, and other minerals
by providing a source of hydroelectric power
The indigenous people of the Canadian Arctic are known as the
Métis.
Inuit.
Quebecois.
First Nations.
Emissions in the United States can result in ________ in Canada, threatening timber and water resources.
cooler air temperatures
acid rain
industrial accents
reduced wetlands
Northern Mexico has a ________ biome in which cacti, shrubs, and shrub oak grow.
tundra
chaparral
grassland
savanna
Why is water scarcity a growing issue in Mexico?
It has a large and growing population and is flanked by large bodies of water to the east and west.
It has a large and growing population and only a few major rivers and lakes.
It has a mostly rural population and is flanked by large bodies of water to the east and west.
It has a mostly rural population and only a few major rivers and lakes.
Of what precious mineral is Mexico the world’s leading producer?
silver
mercury
gold
zinc
Which of the following is contributing to desertification in northern Mexico?
an increase in drought in recent years
the increasing demands for water in southern Mexico
land subsidence in Mexico City
the clear-cutting of the rain forests of northern Mexico
Why is Mexico City considered to be a primate city?
It is the primary destination for immigrants to Mexico.
It is the largest city and the political, cultural, and economic center of Mexico.
It is the capital city.
It is the most populous city in North America.
Today, more than one-fourth of Canadians identify themselves as being
of mixed ethnic origins.
Quebecois.
Native American.
Inuit.
Due to heavy natural resource extraction, Canada’s ________ has been shrinking.
boreal forest
“green” energy supply
St. Lawrence Seaway System
east coast aquaculture industry
Why were the first factories in the United States located along the fall line in the Northeast?
The many tributaries provided an abundant source of drinkable water.
The waterfalls provided power for factories.
The region had a large immigrant population that provided inexpensive labor.
They were located near important mineral resources.
It is important to conserve fossil fuels because they are
nonrenewable energy sources.
the least polluting source of energy.
scarce in the United States.
an inexpensive source of energy.
NAFTA has created environmental issues along the Rio Grande by
encouraging rapid industrial growth in the region
constructing a series of fences along the border
increasing the flow of traffic through the region
increasing the flow of immigration along the border
How has its abundant natural resources helped the United States to industrialize quickly?
Is hydroelectricity a flawless solution to Canada’s renewable energy issues? Explain your answer.
