United States and Canada

Unit Four

What assumption can be made about economic activity andclimate in North America?

Less forestry occurs inmid-latitude climates.

Which geographic factor most likely had thegreatest influence on the pattern of settlementsin eastern Canada?

Proximity to water sources for transportation.

What is true concerning the vegetation zones ofthe United States and Canada?

The United States has more varied vegetationzones than Canada.

This area has a subarctic climate with daily temperaturesranging between 30° and 70 °. The area is covered byconiferous forest, and the primary economic activitiesare forestry, commercial farming, and hunting-gathering.

Which region of Canada isbeing described?Central

How does the distribution of languages reflect thehistory of Canada?

Early French settlements were primarily in eastern Canada.

Which of the following is a likely characteristicof a rural community?

A. Use of high tech equipment

B. Transportation center

C. Agricultural traditions

D. Industrialization

Which of the following has been a benefit of globalization?

A. Loss of local cultureB. Widespread environmental impactsC. PandemicsD. Increased standard of living

How have advances in agricultural technology beenbeneficial?

A. More efficient production of cropsB. Increased use of fossil fuelsC. Elimination of animal habitatsD. Decreased need of government aid

Which of the following explains how an increasein elevation affects climate?

A. Wind speed and temperature increase

B. Air pressure and temperature decrease

C. Air pressure and wind speeds decrease

D. Precipitation and temperature increases

According to the map, what geographic feature wasessential for migration to the Americas?

A. Isthmus of PanamaB. Pacific OceanC. Canadian GlaciersD. Beringia Land Bridge

Which cultural group would most likely inhabit Northern Canada?

A. English

B. American Indian

C. French

D. Spanish

Which of the following is the correct title for the map?

A. Political Borders of North AmericaB. Physical Features of North AmericaC. Cultural Regions of North AmericaD. Vegetation Zones of North America

Beginning in the 1960s, citizens of the province ofQuebec organized efforts to gain independence fromthe federal government of Canada. In 1995, a public vote to separate Quebec narrowly failed to pass. Effortscontinue today to establish a more independent Quebec.

Why do many citizens of Quebec want independence?

A. Many farmers and businessmen in Quebec want free-tradetreaties with European nations.

B. Industry leaders in Quebec desire separation in order to avoidCanadian taxation.

C. French-speaking citizens of Quebec want to protect their Frenchheritage.

D. Environmental activists are concerned with national pollutionregulations.

How have the United States and Canada modified the environment to provide inexpensive electricity andrecreation in many rural areas?

A. By creating vast irrigation systems

B. By constructing dams and reservoirs

C. By building small solar energy power plants

D. By engaging in strip mining for coal

Which of the following is the best example of how airconditioning technology has allow humans to adaptto the environment?

A. It has increased the use of electricity in both urbanand rural areas.

B. It has allowed people to work later at night andincrease productivity.

C. It has allowed the growth of urban centers in areasof extreme heat.

D. It has helped to decrease disease in humid areasof the south.

This region is organized around a large city. Thesurrounding area is connected to and generallyrelies on the transportation, communication, andeconomic activity of the city.

Which of the following types of regions is described above?

A. PerceptualB. FunctionalC. FormalD. Cultural

Which of the following is NOT a cause for the growthof urbanization in a region?

A. Cultural changes were brought by people movingto the area.

B. The region has more pull factors than other regions.C. Economic growth in the region increased with

growing urbanization.D. Increased infrastructure developed in the region.

Using the economic spectrum above, which letterindicates the economic system of Canada?

A

B

C

D

The spread of democratic ideals from philosophers inEurope to the Founding Fathers in the United States isan example of which of the following?

A. Cultural convergenceB. Cultural contactC. Cultural disassociationD. Cultural divergence

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

A. Pacific Rim Free Trade Agreement

B. United States Tariff Policy Agreement

C. Canadian-American Free Trade Agreement

D. North American Free Trade Agreement

All of the continental United States is located on theNorth American plate except for some of the westcoast of California which is located on the Pacific plate.The ________ is located where these plates cometogether causing a potential for major ________.

A. A rift valley, tornadic activityB. Continental Divide, volcanic eruptionsC. San Andreas Fault, earthquakesD. Canadian Shield, erosion

Which of the following is the most likely reason for thedevelopment of a megalopolis?

A. Pull factors to the area are few and push factors many.B. Location near transportation routes and major economic

development.C. Location near raw materials for industrial development.D. Early settlement and development of communities in

the area.

Which of the following is most likely the reason for theearly exploration and settlement of the western UnitedStates?

A. Access to water and food

B. Easily available transportation

C. Rapid urbanization

D. Access to natural resources

Which of the following would be considered a push factorin human migration?

A. Lack of career opportunities

B. Improved educational system

C. More favorable climate

D. Lower land costs

Canada’s Population Grows in 2008The fastest growing province in Canada during the first quarter of2008 was Alberta. Its population grew by 0.41% due mainly tomigration. Saskatchewan had been leading in growth in 2007. Thisis unusual because it had consistently lost population for years until2006. Canada’s overall growth amounted to 0.24% for the first quarter of 2008. This was the most growth for Canada since 2002.

Which of the following is TRUE concerning Canada’s population growth?

A. Canada has been consistently losing population since 2002.B. Canada is experiencing its greatest growth as a result of rising

birth rates.C. The greatest provincial growth rates have been west of Ontario.D. Immigration to Canada has been decreasing since 2006.

Which group has the highest percentage of males?

A. 10-19B. 30-39C. 50-59D. 70-79

Which of the following might be inferred from the patternof the data?

A. After age 30, the population for men is stable.B. More males than females have been born.C. Men in their teens seem to be less healthy.D. As men get older, they are more likely to die from accidents or disease.

Which of the following likely has had the greatest influenceon the power of the United States to trade internationally?

A. Vast resources located within CanadaB. Access to waterways and two oceansC. Location next to Canada and MexicoD. Ability to grow large quantities of food

All of the following are differences in lifestyle betweenurban and rural populations in the United States EXCEPT-

A. Cultural values

B. Access to public transportation

C. Population density

D. Access to political power

The spread of new geographical information systems hashad all of the following effects EXCEPT-

A. Improved geographic mapping

B. Navigational improvements

C. Reduced fossil fuel use

D. Easier access to technologies

Which of the following process does the chart show?

A. Type of wildlife conservationB. Improvement of air qualityC. Development of public policyD. Preservation of native plants

Which of the following has the greatest impact on thedirection of prevailing winds?

A. Thunderstorm flows

B. Longitude

C. Coriolis effect

D. Light reflected off clouds

Which generalization can be inferred from the evidence inthe table?

A. Literacy is a common concern among all nations.B. Countries with a 30% literacy rate will always have a per

capita GDP of less than $2,000.C. Literacy is an important factor in a country’s level of prosperity.D. Per capita GDP is highest in the most literate country.