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WG Unit 3 Test Review

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following describes how political values have affected the character of place in the United States?

a)

The region is noted for its commitment to freedom and liberty for individuals.

b)

The region is famous for its contributions to the arts and literature of the world.

c)

The region has a history of government corruption and repression of the people.

d)

The region has experienced waves of immigration from other regions of the world.

2.

Which of the following is likely a characteristic of rural communities in the United States and Canada?

a)

Pollution

b)

Shopping malls

c)

Mass transit systems

d)

Agricultural cooperatives

3.

This type of architecture is common in the city of San Antonio. What might a geographer conclude about the cultural character of San Antonio based on this architecture?

a)

The spread of religion shaped culture in the area.

b)

Many cultural groups have migrated to the area.

c)

Spanish cultural influences are common in the area.

d)

Newer buildings are being constructed in the area.

4.

Which advance accelerated the settlement of western regions of the United States and Canada during the nineteenth century?

a)

Use of the cotton gin

b)

Invention of the tractor

c)

Construction of railroads

d)

Introduction of irrigation

5.

A megalopolis is most likely to develop where —

a)

push factors outnumber pull factors

b)

there is access to educational opportunities

c)

raw materials are available for industrial development

d)

transportation routes and major economic development have concentrated

6.

Industrial growth in the United States has most directly contributed to the process of —

a)

innovation

b)

urbanization

c)

cultural diffusion

d)

multiculturalism

7.

Which geographic factor was most responsible for increasing migration to the United States and Canada during the seventeenth century?

a)

Available land for farming

b)

European wars and famine

c)

Favorable climate conditions

d)

Improved educational systems

8.

The population distribution of Canada and the United States is similar because most of the population is concentrated —

a)

along the border

b)

near the coastlines

c)

in large urban centers

d)

throughout the Great Plains

9.

The United States and Canada are home to many multinational corporations, which employ people in a variety of jobs. In this way, globalization has benefited the societies of the region by —

a)

causing the spread of disease

b)

producing new cultural patterns

c)

increasing the standards of living

d)

creating environmental challenges

10.

The migration pattern shown on the map was most likely facilitated by —

a)

a land connection between Asia and North America

b)

an isthmus connecting North America and South America

c)

the spread of the Canadian glaciers across North America

d)

the warming of the Pacific Ocean due to climate change

11.

According to the table above, by which year did the percent of urban population first become greater than the percent of rural population in Texas?

a)

1910

b)

1950

c)

1970

d)

1990

12.

Which geographic factor contributes to the creation of the region shown on the map?

a)

A common trade route

b)

Shared cultural traditions

c)

Similar climate conditions

d)

An international land border

13.

According to the map, which of the following waterways connects the cities of Rochester and Troy?

a)

Cayuga-Seneca Canal

b)

St. Lawrence River

c)

Hudson River

d)

Erie Canal

14.

Which of the following is one factor that contributes to the view that the United States and Canada constitute a single geographic region?

a)

Adjoining coastal borders

b)

Similar democratic institutions

c)

Peaceful relations with native groups

d)

Joint cooperation on military interventions

15.

Which of the following is most characteristic of the cultural landscape of both West Texas and western Canada?

a)

Ski lodges

b)

Cattle ranches

c)

Seafood restaurants

d)

Large megalopolises

16.

Ideas about democratic government spread to the United States and Canada with the migration of colonists, resulting in government institutions in Europe, the United States, and Canada sharing many common features. This commonality is an example of —

a)

cultural separation

b)

cultural convergence

c)

cultural disassociation

d)

cultural divergence

17.

Which statement is supported by the information in the map above?

a)

Tamales have become a popular food in the Mississippi Delta region.

b)

Tamales are inexpensive in coastal Mississippi.

c)

Tamales made in Mississippi are different from those made in Texas.

d)

Tamale production in the Mississippi Delta region is supported by government subsidies.

18.

Which of the following population patterns is evident on the map?

a)

Hispanic populations are limited to living along the United States borders.

b)

In every state in the United States at least ten percent of the population is Hispanic.

c)

Many large cities in the United States are home to significant Hispanic populations.

d)

Coastal regions of the United States have the fastest growing populations of Hispanics.

19.

According to the map, in 1860 all U.S. cities with populations greater than 250,000 were located —

a)

south of the Mason-Dixon Line

b)

west of the territories

c)

near the Great Lakes

d)

in the Northeast

20.

A megalopolis is an urban area made up of adjoining cities and their suburbs. The feature shared by all the megalopolises on the map is that they —

a)

are located along the East Coast

b)

extend through two or more states

c)

are adjacent to bodies of water

d)

are located in river valleys

21.

The photograph above shows how farmers on the Great Plains —

a)

utilized irrigation techniques

b)

adapted to their environment

c)

developed new agricultural technology

d)

maintained contact with their neighbors

22.
Which of the following is NOT a place name in the United States that reflects geographical origins?
a)
New York
b)
New Jersey
c)
Germantown, Pennsylvania
d)
Pottstown
23.

Which statement can best be supported from the information in the table about the population change of these cities?

a)

The ranking of the 10 most populous cities remained constant from 1990 to 2000.

b)

The ranking for Phoenix, Arizona, remained the same.

c)

Three cities in Texas are ranked among the 10 most populous cities.

d)

The city that showed the greatest percent change from 1990 to 2000 was Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

24.

The presence of this type of building in the United States is an example of how a country's culture can be modified through —

a)

assimilation

b)

cultural divergence

c)

cultural imperialism

d)

diffusion

25.

The Great Plains region of the United States and Canada is characterized by a common —

a)

political unit

b)

trade network

c)

vegetation type

d)

mountain range

26.

Based on the data in the table, the level of development in both Canada and the United States is considered as —

a)

developing

b)

more developed

c)

newly industrialized

d)

medium human developed

27.

Which religion spread to the Americans through the process of European colonization?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Christianity

c)

Hinduism

d)

Islam

28.

Which of the following best explains why French is an official language in parts of Canada?

a)

French explorers and settlers established colonies in the region.

b)

French immigrants arrived in Canada during the twentieth century.

c)

French is the most widely spoken language in North America.

d)

Canada was originally a French territory before becoming British.

29.

What is one major effect of the construction of the transcontinental railroad in the United States and Canada?

a)

It caused a decrease in agricultural production.

b)

It limited trade between the two countries.

c)

It encouraged settlement and economic growth in western regions.

d)

It led to the decline of urban centers in the East.

30.

Which factor most contributed to the cultural diversity found in cities like Toronto and New York?

a)

High levels of international migration

b)

Strict immigration policies

c)

Geographic isolation

d)

Limited economic opportunities

31.

Which of the following best explains why major cities in both the United States and Canada are often located near waterways?

a)

Waterways provide natural beauty for tourism

b)

Waterways limit the spread of urban areas

c)

Waterways offer important transportation and trade routes

d)

Waterways are sources of mineral resources

32.

What is a significant effect of multiculturalism in cities such as Vancouver and New York?

a)

Decline in international migration

b)

Decrease in economic activity

c)

Greater cultural diversity and exchange

d)

Reduction in population growth

33.

Which technological advancement most contributed to the economic development of the Great Plains in both the United States and Canada?

a)

Expansion of the fur trade

b)

Development of the telegraph

c)

Introduction of advanced irrigation systems

d)

Discovery of gold deposits

34.

Which of the following best describes a common economic activity in both the United States and Canada?

a)

Tea cultivation

b)

Mining and resource extraction

c)

Rice farming

d)

Silk production

35.

What is one reason why major cities in the United States and Canada are often located near waterways?

a)

To increase agricultural land

b)

For access to trade and transportation

c)

For better mountain views

d)

To avoid harsh winters

36.

Which statement best explains the influence of European colonization on the cultural landscape of North America?

a)

It eliminated all indigenous cultural practices

b)

It caused a decline in urban development

c)

It resulted in the introduction of new architectural styles and languages

d)

It led to the widespread use of Asian languages

37.

Which of the following best illustrates the impact of European languages on the cultural landscape of North America?

a)

Most people in North America speak Asian languages.

b)

All indigenous languages have disappeared.

c)

Spanish is the only language spoken in Canada.

d)

Many cities have names derived from French and English origins.

38.

Which factor most contributed to the growth of major port cities along the Atlantic coast of North America?

a)

Abundance of mineral resources

b)

Location in mountainous regions

c)

Access to fertile farmland

d)

Proximity to major waterways for trade

39.
Where did European immigrants enter when they came to America?
a)
Ellis Island
b)
Rhode Island
c)
Alcatraz
d)
Angel Island
40.
What is the internal migration pattern as seen in the US?
a)
South and West
b)
North and East
c)
North and West
d)
South and East
41.

What is one way that migration has influenced the cultural diversity of cities in the United States and Canada?

a)

It has caused a decline in population growth.

b)

It has eliminated traditional foods from local markets.

c)

It has reduced the number of languages spoken in urban areas.

d)

It has led to the creation of neighborhoods with distinct cultural identities.

42.
Since the 1980's, most US In-Migration has come from
a)
Europe
b)
East Asia
c)
Latin America
d)
South Asia
43.
The wave of immigrants into America around 1900-1915 was different from earlier waves of migration because most were from what area?
a)
Southern and Eastern Europe
b)
Asia
c)
Africa
d)
Latin America
44.

What types of regions are created by the man-made borders shown on the above map?

a)

Political regions

b)

Cultural regions

c)

Climate regions

d)

Vegetation regions

45.

How has a history of migration affected the language patterns in Canada?

a)

Most Canadians can speak three languages

b)

English and French were combined to create a new language

c)

English is generally spoken in western Canada and French in eastern Canada

d)

French is generally spoken in western Canada and English in eastern Canada

46.

What trade agreement of the 1990s changed trade patterns between the United States and Canada?

a)

Pacific Rim Free Trade Agreement

b)

Canadian-American Free Trade Agreement

c)

North American Free Trade Agreement

d)

United States Tariff Policy Agreement

47.

Compared to other countries of the world, what does the US rank in population?

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

4th

48.

What location would have the highest population density?

49.

Which of the following statements is supported by the table?

a)

North American countries have the smallest portion of U.S. foreign trade.

b)

U.S. foreign trade with Canada exceeds U.S. trade with any other country.

c)

European countries have the largest portion of U.S. foreign trade.

d)

U.S. foreign trade with China has steadily declined.

50.

What statement is true about this map?

a)

Texas City are at capacity

b)

There are less people close to the boarder

c)

Less Texan live in big city's

d)

Dallas has the most in population

51.

This map represents which of the following concepts?


Hint: Population is shown by state so we are able to understand how many people (per square mile) live within the United States.

a)

Population Distribution

b)

Population Density