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Chapter 4 Unit Test
Geo
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How does a tributary affect the amount of water flowing through a river? | They feed into rivers adding to the amount of water flowing through a river |
| Why do geographers to divide the Eastern U.S into four subregions? | It allows for easier organization and categorize locations within the regions |
| Why is having a written language essential for a culture? | Communication, and allowing record keeping for historical documents |
| Why did European nations want to control lands in North America? | To control and use the natural resources it provides |
| How did the invention of farm machinery lead to unemployment in the eastern U.S? | It was faster and more efficient than humans and allowed for larger crops and larger profits for farmers. |
| What makes the Eastern U.S a good region for agriculture? | Good soil & frequent rains. |
| What factors helped the U.S economy change and grow? | New technology and machinery which improved agricultural productivity |
| What are some advantages of living in a large city? | Jobs and education |
| Wha are some disadvantages of living in a large city? | Pollution, crowdedness, and traffic congestion |
| Why is the U.S Government divided into three branches? | It prevents any one branch to become too powerful. |
| New York is made up of five unique areas called what? | Boroughs |
| In which subregion of the U.S is the nations capital located? | Mid-Atlantic |
| What is the name of the river system that connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean? | St. Lawerence Seaway |
| What type of fuel is coal? | Fossil |
| Which federal agency provides aid to people affected by disasters? | FEMA |
| What are the two largest metropolitan areas east of the Mississippi river? | Chicago and New York |