WorksheetsUnit 2: USA Geography
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The United States has a Republic. This is a form of democracy in which_____________
a)
People vote for all the laws of the country.
b)
People vote for representatives to vote for laws of the country.
2.
The balance of small and large states having influence over the country is represented through balancing Equal Representation in the Senate and _______________
a)
Population Representation in the House Of Reps.
b)
Population Representation in the Senate.
3.
The president of the United States is elected through__________
a)
Electoral College
b)
Popular Vote
4.
What is the term used to describe protecting domestic industries from foreign competition?
a)
Protectionism
b)
Free Trade
5.
Which economic approach emphasizes cooperation between nations and specialization?
a)
Protectionism
b)
Free Trade
6.
What is a tariff ?
a)
A tax on imported products
b)
A tax on exported goods
7.
Which physical feature is strongly associated with the Western U.S>
a)
Rocky Mountains
b)
Great Lakes
c)
Mississippi River
8.
This region is also known as the, "Breadbasket of America" because of the predominance of agriculture.
a)
Northeast
b)
Southwest
c)
Midwest
9.
Which natural hazard is the southeast most likely to experience based upon the options listed below.
a)
Blizzards
b)
Earthrquakes
c)
Hurricanes
10.
Hollywood and Silicone Valley (Technology) are cultual items associated with this region.
a)
Northeast
b)
Southwest
c)
West
11.
This region tends to be more politically liberal (Democrat, Blue State)
a)
Southeast
b)
Northeast
12.
This region tends to be more politically conservative (Republican, Red State)
a)
Southeast
b)
Northeast
13.
Why might geographical latitude have been crucial in determining human technological development?
a)
Latitude determines population density
b)
Territories with similar latitudes share comparable climates
14.
How did food surpluses impact human societal development?
a)
They reduced job specialization and productivity
b)
They allowed people to specialize and create new technologies
15.
How did domesticated animals contribute to human development?
a)
They had no significant impact
b)
They were purely decorative
c)
They supported labor and provided resources
16.
Which characteristic made early domesticated crops particularly valuable?
a)
They were nutritionally poor
b)
They spoiled quickly
c)
They were nutrition-rich and storable
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