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Geography Ch 7 Test
Regions of the United States
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| growing season | the average number of days between the last spring frost and the first frost of fall |
| megalopolis | the area of high population density that stretches from Boston to Washington D.C. |
| silos | tall air-tight buildings used to store grain |
| bayous | marshy inlets of lakes and rivers of Louisiana |
| mangroves | tropical trees grow in swampy ground along riverbanks in the South |
| grain exchange | dealers trade products such as wheat, barley, and grain |
| Sunbelt | the southern states stretching from southern California to the Carolinas |
| aqueducts | large pipes used to carry water to arid regions |
| What factor in the West is most important in where people and businesses are located? | the supply of water |
| Because of the West's natural resources, two important economic activities in the region are | forestry and fishing |
| All of these statements are true about the Great Lakes and Mississippi River system | They aided the growth of industry in the Midwest, They are still important trade routes today, Cities connected by this transportation network are home to manufacturing and trade |
| During the 1970's the population of the South increased greatly because of... | job opportunities in industries that had moved south |
| The natural factor limiting development of the West is the availability of | water |
| Because of variations in climate and soil, Midwestern farmers... | grow various crops |
| The Midwest is called the nation's breadbasket because... | it is the nation's largest producer region of grain, dairy products, and hogs |
| Many industries moved South from northern cities for these reasons: | land was cheaper in the South, Industrial plants were often newer and in better condition, The South had an ever-increasing number of workers for these new jobs |
| The climate of most areas of the South is | Humid Subtropical |
| Industry and trade grew rapidly in the NE during the 19th century because... | rivers provided transportation routes and water power for factories |
| The most valuable natural resource of the North East is | its water |
| The United States has been divided into regions based on | the U.S. government's regional classifications |
| Name the four geographical regions that the U.S. is divided into: | Northeast, South, Midwest, West |
| The Northwest has few natural resources, except for a rich supply of... | water |
| List some ways the people of the Northwest use water: | trade-shipping, transportation, fishing, energy-hydroelectric |
| What developed in the 1800's throughout much of the Northeast as part of the Industrial Revolution? | factories |
| Factories caused 100,000's of people to come to America looking for... | jobs |
| List some concerns high population density causes in main cities of the Northeast: | adequate water supply; waste disposal; higher taxes for fewer people; overcrowding |
| What are some geographical features that greatly affect the climate of the Southern region? | Equator, Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico |
| Because of its climate and natural resources, what industries/ecomonic activities have become very important in the South? | manufacturing, shipping, mining, agriculture |
| Why have so many people moved to the South in recent years? | cheaper land, abundance of workers-immigrants, warm climate, newer and better working conditions |
| Most of the Midwest has what kind of climate: | Humid Continental |
| What kind of ecosystem does most of the Midwest have? | Mid Latitude Deciduous (MLD) |
| What are some things that the Midwest has that has led to agriculture being one of the primary economic activities in most of the Midwest? | Fertile soil, flat land, long growing season |
| What was responsible for the fertile soil and flat land in the Midwest? | glaciers |
| In 1831, this invention changed forever the way we farm: | Mechanical Reaper |
| How has the mechanical reaper changed the way we farm? | farmers could produce more crops - higher productivity, use fewer workers, larger farms, more technology |
| What allowed industry to begin the the Midwest? | rich deposits of natural resources (coal, iron ore), water for transportation and power |
| The availability of _____ is the single most important physical characteristic that affects the Western region. | Water |
| Name some unique physical features that can be found in the West... | Pacific Ocean, Rocky Mountains, Grand Canyon, desert, |
| What helped to bring people to the West? | Transcontinental Railroad, Gold Rush, free and cheap land |
| Name some geographical facts about Alaska... | least populated state, largest state in the U.S. Juno is the capital, bought from Russia |
| Name some geographical facts about Hawaii... | 8 main islands, Honolulu is the capital, 2000 miles from the mainland U.S., made of many smaller islands, made by volcanoes |
| What are the four regions in the United States? | Physical, Economic, Cultural, Historical |
| List two types of natural resources: | Renewable: soil, water, and trees Nonrenewable: coal, oil, natural gas |
| Name two ways to help ensure that all natural resources last: | use alternative energy resources, recycling, reduce overall consumption level-use less |
| What are the main source of energy for most modern countries. | Fossil Fuels |
| What are two problems with fossil fuels? | Nonrenewable, not evenly distributed, cause pollution |
| Name some alternative energy sources and one drawback of each: | Geothermal: near volcanic activity; Water Power: build dams near rivers; Solar Energy: need sunshine, expensive; Wind: Expensive |
| List renewable resources: | Soil, Electricity, Forests, Water |
| List nonrenewable resources: | Sun, Oil, Coal, Natural Gas, Fossil Fuels |
| What are two things that most determine an area's economic activities? | Climate and Natural Resources |
| What are three types of Economic Activities? | Primary-farming, fishing, forestry, mining; Secondary-Manufacturing, producing electricity (Gomaco, Midwest, VanTop) Tertiary Service-teaching, doctors, lawyers |
| What are three types of agriculture? | Hunters and Gatherers-nomadic; Subsistence-grow to feed family Commercial-grow to sell |
| List some developed countries: | United States, France, Japan, England |
| Why are countries considered developed? | Commercial Farming, High Standard of Living, Industrialized, Uses Technology |
| List some developing countries: | Africa, South America, Asian countries |
| Why are countries considered developing? | Subsistence Farming, Low Standard of Living, Not Industrialized, Low Literacy Rate |
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