WorksheetsWG Unit 3 Test Review
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 29mins
Which of the following describes how political values have affected the character of place in the United States?
The region is noted for its commitment to freedom and liberty for individuals.
The region is famous for its contributions to the arts and literature of the world.
The region has a history of government corruption and repression of the people.
The region has experienced waves of immigration from other regions of the world.
Which of the following is likely a characteristic of rural communities in the United States and Canada?
Pollution
Shopping malls
Mass transit systems
Agricultural cooperatives
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?
The spread of religion shaped culture in the area.
Many cultural groups have migrated to the area.
Spanish cultural influences are common in the area.
Newer buildings are being constructed in the area.
Which advance accelerated the settlement of western regions of the United States and Canada during the nineteenth century?
Use of the cotton gin
Invention of the tractor
Construction of railroads
Introduction of irrigation
A megalopolis is most likely to develop where —
push factors outnumber pull factors
there is access to educational opportunities
raw materials are available for industrial development
transportation routes and major economic development have concentrated
Industrial growth in the United States has most directly contributed to the process of —
innovation
urbanization
cultural diffusion
multiculturalism
Which geographic factor was most responsible for increasing migration to the United States and Canada during the seventeenth century?
Available land for farming
European wars and famine
Favorable climate conditions
Improved educational systems
The population distribution of Canada and the United States is similar because most of the population is concentrated —
along the border
near the coastlines
in large urban centers
throughout the Great Plains
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 —
causing the spread of disease
producing new cultural patterns
increasing the standards of living
creating environmental challenges
The migration pattern shown on the map was most likely facilitated by —
a land connection between Asia and North America
an isthmus connecting North America and South America
the spread of the Canadian glaciers across North America
the warming of the Pacific Ocean due to climate change
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?
1910
1950
1970
1990
Which geographic factor contributes to the creation of the region shown on the map?
A common trade route
Shared cultural traditions
Similar climate conditions
An international land border
According to the map, which of the following waterways connects the cities of Rochester and Troy?
Cayuga-Seneca Canal
St. Lawrence River
Hudson River
Erie Canal
Which of the following is one factor that contributes to the view that the United States and Canada constitute a single geographic region?
Adjoining coastal borders
Similar democratic institutions
Peaceful relations with native groups
Joint cooperation on military interventions
Which of the following is most characteristic of the cultural landscape of both West Texas and western Canada?
Ski lodges
Cattle ranches
Seafood restaurants
Large megalopolises
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 —
cultural separation
cultural convergence
cultural disassociation
cultural divergence
Which statement is supported by the information in the map above?
Tamales have become a popular food in the Mississippi Delta region.
Tamales are inexpensive in coastal Mississippi.
Tamales made in Mississippi are different from those made in Texas.
Tamale production in the Mississippi Delta region is supported by government subsidies.
Which of the following population patterns is evident on the map?
Hispanic populations are limited to living along the United States borders.
In every state in the United States at least ten percent of the population is Hispanic.
Many large cities in the United States are home to significant Hispanic populations.
Coastal regions of the United States have the fastest growing populations of Hispanics.
According to the map, in 1860 all U.S. cities with populations greater than 250,000 were located —
south of the Mason-Dixon Line
west of the territories
near the Great Lakes
in the Northeast
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 —
are located along the East Coast
extend through two or more states
are adjacent to bodies of water
are located in river valleys
The photograph above shows how farmers on the Great Plains —
utilized irrigation techniques
adapted to their environment
developed new agricultural technology
maintained contact with their neighbors
Which statement can best be supported from the information in the table about the population change of these cities?
The ranking of the 10 most populous cities remained constant from 1990 to 2000.
The ranking for Phoenix, Arizona, remained the same.
Three cities in Texas are ranked among the 10 most populous cities.
The city that showed the greatest percent change from 1990 to 2000 was Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The presence of this type of building in the United States is an example of how a country's culture can be modified through —
assimilation
cultural divergence
cultural imperialism
diffusion
The Great Plains region of the United States and Canada is characterized by a common —
political unit
trade network
vegetation type
mountain range
Based on the data in the table, the level of development in both Canada and the United States is considered as —
developing
more developed
newly industrialized
medium human developed
Which religion spread to the Americans through the process of European colonization?
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Which of the following best explains why French is an official language in parts of Canada?
French explorers and settlers established colonies in the region.
French immigrants arrived in Canada during the twentieth century.
French is the most widely spoken language in North America.
Canada was originally a French territory before becoming British.
What is one major effect of the construction of the transcontinental railroad in the United States and Canada?
It caused a decrease in agricultural production.
It limited trade between the two countries.
It encouraged settlement and economic growth in western regions.
It led to the decline of urban centers in the East.
Which factor most contributed to the cultural diversity found in cities like Toronto and New York?
High levels of international migration
Strict immigration policies
Geographic isolation
Limited economic opportunities
Which of the following best explains why major cities in both the United States and Canada are often located near waterways?
Waterways provide natural beauty for tourism
Waterways limit the spread of urban areas
Waterways offer important transportation and trade routes
Waterways are sources of mineral resources
What is a significant effect of multiculturalism in cities such as Vancouver and New York?
Decline in international migration
Decrease in economic activity
Greater cultural diversity and exchange
Reduction in population growth
Which technological advancement most contributed to the economic development of the Great Plains in both the United States and Canada?
Expansion of the fur trade
Development of the telegraph
Introduction of advanced irrigation systems
Discovery of gold deposits
Which of the following best describes a common economic activity in both the United States and Canada?
Tea cultivation
Mining and resource extraction
Rice farming
Silk production
What is one reason why major cities in the United States and Canada are often located near waterways?
To increase agricultural land
For access to trade and transportation
For better mountain views
To avoid harsh winters
Which statement best explains the influence of European colonization on the cultural landscape of North America?
It eliminated all indigenous cultural practices
It caused a decline in urban development
It resulted in the introduction of new architectural styles and languages
It led to the widespread use of Asian languages
Which of the following best illustrates the impact of European languages on the cultural landscape of North America?
Most people in North America speak Asian languages.
All indigenous languages have disappeared.
Spanish is the only language spoken in Canada.
Many cities have names derived from French and English origins.
Which factor most contributed to the growth of major port cities along the Atlantic coast of North America?
Abundance of mineral resources
Location in mountainous regions
Access to fertile farmland
Proximity to major waterways for trade
What is one way that migration has influenced the cultural diversity of cities in the United States and Canada?
It has caused a decline in population growth.
It has eliminated traditional foods from local markets.
It has reduced the number of languages spoken in urban areas.
It has led to the creation of neighborhoods with distinct cultural identities.
What types of regions are created by the man-made borders shown on the above map?
Political regions
Cultural regions
Climate regions
Vegetation regions
How has a history of migration affected the language patterns in Canada?
Most Canadians can speak three languages
English and French were combined to create a new language
English is generally spoken in western Canada and French in eastern Canada
French is generally spoken in western Canada and English in eastern Canada
What trade agreement of the 1990s changed trade patterns between the United States and Canada?
Pacific Rim Free Trade Agreement
Canadian-American Free Trade Agreement
North American Free Trade Agreement
United States Tariff Policy Agreement
Compared to other countries of the world, what does the US rank in population?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
What location would have the highest population density?
Which of the following statements is supported by the table?
North American countries have the smallest portion of U.S. foreign trade.
U.S. foreign trade with Canada exceeds U.S. trade with any other country.
European countries have the largest portion of U.S. foreign trade.
U.S. foreign trade with China has steadily declined.
What statement is true about this map?
Texas City are at capacity
There are less people close to the boarder
Less Texan live in big city's
Dallas has the most in population
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.
Population Distribution
Population Density
