Question 1

A majority of Americans work in fields such as information processing, finance, medicine, and education, which are parts of the

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Service Industry

Question 2

What percent of the population of the United States is made up of Hispanic Americans?

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15%

Question 3

What is one way that many immigrants have adjusted to life in the United States?

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By learning English

Question 4

Which factor aided the development of many inland cities in the West?

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Water from the Colorado River

Question 5

Which city is considered the hub of the New South?

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Atlanta, Georgia

Question 6

The subregion of the United States also known as the nation’s “breadbasket” is

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The Midwest

Question 7

What initially made the population shift to the suburbs possible?

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Automobile Ownership

Question 8

Many American corporations are involved in business worldwide and are called

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Multinationals

Question 9

Which statement accurately describes the South?

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It has a mix of cultures

Question 10

Which of the following helped California to become the most populous state?

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Good Harbors

Question 11

During the 1800s, sectionalism within the rapidly growing United States eventually
led to

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The Civil War

Question 12

The economy of the United States is run on a free enterprise system, in which

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The government exerts little control over businesses, resources, and technology operated for profit by private individuals

Question 13

The United States is a federal republic, which divides power among national, state, and local governments, but it is also a representative democracy, which means that

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The people rule through elected representatives

Question 14

New England consists of Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and

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Rhode Island

Question 15

Which of the following is one factor that helped cause industrialization in the Northeast?

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The presence of fossil fuels

Question 16

Which fraction of the land area of the United States does the West cover?

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About one-half

Question 17

Which factor enabled the United States to avoid involvement in foreign affairs during its decades of growth?

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Natural Resources

Question 18

Which form of American music has its origins in the British Isles?

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Country

Question 19

Which industry was one of the first established in the United States?

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Textile

Question 20

Which of the following is required to obtain many highly skilled positions in America’s service industries?

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Advanced Education

Question 21

At what age are children in the United States no longer required to go to school?

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17

Question 22

Along with human migration, Europeans were also involved in the Columbian Exchange between the Eastern and Western hemispheres, which included the exchange of

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Plants, animals, and diseases

Question 23

A region that includes several large cities, their suburbs, and nearby towns is called a

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Megapolis

Question 24

The United States is currently in what is called a postindustrial economy because

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Manufacturing is no longer the country's most important industry

Question 25

Which of the following has increased in importance to the U.S. economy since the
1960s?

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Technology

Question 26

Which of the following was one effect of industrialization on the United States?

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Increased Sectionalism

Question 27

When did the United States emerge as the world’s sole superpower?

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After the collapse of the Soviet Union

Question 28

Which of the following was a subject of 19th-century American painting?

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Western Landscapes

Question 29

Why did many people move westward in the second half of the 19th century?

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To acquire land

Question 30

Which of the following best explains why North America is the world's leading food exporter?

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The richly fertile soils allow for vast and productive agricultural activity

Question 31

An area of low population density in Canada most likely includes

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The islands of Ellesmere, Victoria, and Baffin

Question 32

What is one factor that contributes to the long growing season in the southern United States?

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Mild temperatures

Question 33

Which describes a key natural resource of the Great Plains?

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Fertile Soil

Question 34

How have the residents of Montreal adapted to its cold climate?

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By building underground

Question 35

Which of the following resources are abundant in the United States and Canada?

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Mineral Deposits, Water Supplies, and Fertile Soils

Question 36

After crossing Beringia, early nomads most likely began settling

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Near areas of water

Question 37

The greatest amount of Canada's energy exports go to the United States because

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The United States consumes more energy resources than any other country

Question 38

Which development began the alteration of North American landforms by humans?

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The arrival of the first settlers

Question 39

Which disaster can be caused by too much precipitation in a short amount of time?

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A flood

Question 40

Which state has a tropical climate?

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Florida

Question 41

Which does NOT explain how the early nomads of North America lived?

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They established methods of farming in areas of permafrost

Question 42

Which of these borders states such as Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Louisiana?

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The Mississippi River

Question 43

The rivers of North America flow eastward or westward at the Continental Divide because

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It is situated along the highest points of the Rocky Mountains

Question 44

Which of the following is part of Canada’s northernmost lands?

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Ellesmere Island

Question 45

Where in North America is a cool, wet rain forest located

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The Washing Coast

Question 46

One type of climate found in the United States but not in Canada is

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Tropical Wet and Dry Climate

Question 47

Which body of water does the Erie Canal directly connect the Atlantic Ocean to?

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The Great Lakes

Question 48

Which fraction of Canada is covered by woodlands?

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About one-half

Question 49

Which problem resulted from the rapid expansion of the population of Los Angeles?

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Air Pollution, Inadequate Water Supplies, and Construction on Earthquake-Threatened Land

Question 50

The landform that borders the Great Plains to the west is

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The Rocky Mountains

Question 51

The Appalachian Mountains have experienced far greater erosion than the Rocky Mountains because

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The Appalachians are about 300 million years older than the Rockies

Question 52

Which of these is not a feature of the Everglades?

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Rainfall adequate to support a strong agricultural industry

Question 53

Which does not contribute to the marine west coast climate found in the region?

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Dry cool, Pacific air

Question 54

Why were a series of locks constructed to form the St. Lawrence Seaway?

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To allow huge vessels to sail into the Great Lakes from the Atlantic Ocean

Question 55

The Mackenzie River flows primarily through

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The Northwest Territories

Question 56

Which country is the third largest in the world?

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The United States

Question 57

What is one factor that contributes to the frequency of tornadoes on the Great Plains?

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Cold Canadian Air

Question 58

Which statement best explains why most of the population of Canada is concentrated in the southern part of the country?

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It is warmest there

Question 59

You would most likely see a wide variety of climate and vegetation along the

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Mississippi River

Question 60

In a _____, citizens vote for representatives to serve them in the central government.

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Democracy

Question 61

How is GNP different from GDP

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GNP can include the value of goods and services made in another country

Question 62

Which city grew as a result of specialized economic activity?

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Question 63

Which cultural aspect is found in all societies?

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Music

Question 64

What is one reason why the people in the world are not equally distributed across the
earth?

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Some places are not suitable for human habitation

Question	Answer
A majority of Americans work in fields such as information processing, finance, medicine, and education, which are parts of the	Service Industry
What percent of the population of the United States is made up of Hispanic Americans?	15%
What is one way that many immigrants have adjusted to life in the United States?	By learning English
Which factor aided the development of many inland cities in the West?	Water from the Colorado River
Which city is considered the hub of the New South?	Atlanta, Georgia
The subregion of the United States also known as the nation’s “breadbasket” is	The Midwest
What initially made the population shift to the suburbs possible?	Automobile Ownership
Many American corporations are involved in business worldwide and are called	Multinationals
Which statement accurately describes the South?	It has a mix of cultures
Which of the following helped California to become the most populous state?	Good Harbors
During the 1800s, sectionalism within the rapidly growing United States eventually led to	The Civil War
The economy of the United States is run on a free enterprise system, in which	The government exerts little control over businesses, resources, and technology operated for profit by private individuals
The United States is a federal republic, which divides power among national, state, and local governments, but it is also a representative democracy, which means that	The people rule through elected representatives
New England consists of Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and	Rhode Island
Which of the following is one factor that helped cause industrialization in the Northeast?	The presence of fossil fuels
Which fraction of the land area of the United States does the West cover?	About one-half
Which factor enabled the United States to avoid involvement in foreign affairs during its decades of growth?	Natural Resources
Which form of American music has its origins in the British Isles?	Country
Which industry was one of the first established in the United States?	Textile
Which of the following is required to obtain many highly skilled positions in America’s service industries?	Advanced Education
At what age are children in the United States no longer required to go to school?	17
Along with human migration, Europeans were also involved in the Columbian Exchange between the Eastern and Western hemispheres, which included the exchange of	Plants, animals, and diseases
A region that includes several large cities, their suburbs, and nearby towns is called a	Megapolis
The United States is currently in what is called a postindustrial economy because	Manufacturing is no longer the country's most important industry
Which of the following has increased in importance to the U.S. economy since the 1960s?	Technology
Which of the following was one effect of industrialization on the United States?	Increased Sectionalism
When did the United States emerge as the world’s sole superpower?	After the collapse of the Soviet Union
Which of the following was a subject of 19th-century American painting?	Western Landscapes
Why did many people move westward in the second half of the 19th century?	To acquire land
Which of the following best explains why North America is the world's leading food exporter?	The richly fertile soils allow for vast and productive agricultural activity
An area of low population density in Canada most likely includes	The islands of Ellesmere, Victoria, and Baffin
What is one factor that contributes to the long growing season in the southern United States?	Mild temperatures
Which describes a key natural resource of the Great Plains?	Fertile Soil
How have the residents of Montreal adapted to its cold climate?	By building underground
Which of the following resources are abundant in the United States and Canada?	Mineral Deposits, Water Supplies, and Fertile Soils
After crossing Beringia, early nomads most likely began settling	Near areas of water
The greatest amount of Canada's energy exports go to the United States because	The United States consumes more energy resources than any other country
Which development began the alteration of North American landforms by humans?	The arrival of the first settlers
Which disaster can be caused by too much precipitation in a short amount of time?	A flood
Which state has a tropical climate?	Florida
Which does NOT explain how the early nomads of North America lived?	They established methods of farming in areas of permafrost
Which of these borders states such as Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Louisiana?	The Mississippi River
The rivers of North America flow eastward or westward at the Continental Divide because	It is situated along the highest points of the Rocky Mountains
Which of the following is part of Canada’s northernmost lands?	Ellesmere Island
Where in North America is a cool, wet rain forest located	The Washing Coast
One type of climate found in the United States but not in Canada is	Tropical Wet and Dry Climate
Which body of water does the Erie Canal directly connect the Atlantic Ocean to?	The Great Lakes
Which fraction of Canada is covered by woodlands?	About one-half
Which problem resulted from the rapid expansion of the population of Los Angeles?	Air Pollution, Inadequate Water Supplies, and Construction on Earthquake-Threatened Land
The landform that borders the Great Plains to the west is	The Rocky Mountains
The Appalachian Mountains have experienced far greater erosion than the Rocky Mountains because	The Appalachians are about 300 million years older than the Rockies
Which of these is not a feature of the Everglades?	Rainfall adequate to support a strong agricultural industry
Which does not contribute to the marine west coast climate found in the region?	Dry cool, Pacific air
Why were a series of locks constructed to form the St. Lawrence Seaway?	To allow huge vessels to sail into the Great Lakes from the Atlantic Ocean
The Mackenzie River flows primarily through	The Northwest Territories
Which country is the third largest in the world?	The United States
What is one factor that contributes to the frequency of tornadoes on the Great Plains?	Cold Canadian Air
Which statement best explains why most of the population of Canada is concentrated in the southern part of the country?	It is warmest there
You would most likely see a wide variety of climate and vegetation along the	Mississippi River
In a _____, citizens vote for representatives to serve them in the central government.	Democracy
How is GNP different from GDP	GNP can include the value of goods and services made in another country
Which city grew as a result of specialized economic activity?	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Which cultural aspect is found in all societies?	Music
What is one reason why the people in the world are not equally distributed across the earth?	Some places are not suitable for human habitation
Which nation overcame its relative lack of size to control a large empire?	The United Kingdom
What happens as you move away from a central business district?	Residential housing dominates land use
Which major religion can be considered monotheistic and polytheistic?	Hinduism
Which factor helps to determine the carrying capacity of the land?	Soil Fertility
Which statement accurately describes all central business districts?	The value of land there is high
A population will be most likely to grow if	Its birthrate is greater than its mortality rate
Which of the following is an example of a tertiary economic activity?	Selling Electronics
In the mid-1960s, Great Britain's new rock band, the Beatles, came to the United States. Suddenly, young men all over the nation were wearing their hair longer, in styles that matched the Beatles. This is an example of	Acculturation
The _____ of an area might be expressed as 26.8 people per square mile.	Population Density
Why is good public transportation essential for cities?	Cities tend to be large
How can artificial boundaries create problems?	They can put enemies together
What are versions of a language called	Dialects
A region's systems for transporting its goods to market, communicating with other regions, and fueling its factories are examples of the region's	Infrastructure
Every nation is a	United group of people
The average amount of money earned by each person in a nation or state is measured as _____ income.	Per capita
Which of the following is an example of a local political unit?	A school district
The central core of a city where its commercial activity takes place is called the	CBD
Which region is least likely to have an animistic religion?	Europe
What is one role that culture plays throughout the world?	It separates groups
Which of the following is a push factor?	Civil Wars
Along with a city, suburbs and exurbs make up	A metropolitan area
Which of the following can be artificial boundaries?	Latitude Lines
In a _____, the government determines and regulates the production of goods and services.	Command Economy
How do population pyramids help people to understand population trends in a country?	By showing the age distribution of a population
Why are fossil fuels a major part of world trade?	The provide power for industry
When it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?	Summer
Where do the most dramatic variations of the amount of sunlight occur	The poles
What causes solar radiation to warm the Earth?	The Greenhouse Effect
What effect do cool temperatures have on air	It causes air to sink
Temperatures at higher elevations are ________________ compared to temperatures at lower elevations	Lower
What is the term for the generally windless area near the equator?	The Doldrums
Which kinds of trees change color and drops their leaves in the fall?	Deciduous Trees
In Geography the term Mediterranean Climate refers to	To any coastal mid latitude climates that has mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers
The transfer of heat in the atmosphere by the upward movement of air is	Convection
Which factor can cause variations in the seasons in tropical zones?	Shifting wind patterns
Which factor will lead to increased global warming?	Industrialization
Which specification is used by the most common method to describe climate regions?	Precipitation
What is one location where tropical wet climates are found?	Central America
Flat, treeless lands forming a ring around the Arctic Ocean are examples of	Tundra
How do soil regions influence human activities?	By determining what vegetation can grow
Which of the following is least likely to be found in a tundra region?	Trees
Why do human beings alter their environment?	To meet their needs
How can desalination plants negatively affect the environment?	Desalination plants burn fossil fuels that contribute to pollution
Scientists think that Pangea separated due to	Continental drift
How are tides created?	by gravitational pull
Earth’s lithosphere consists of	The crust, continents, and ocean basins
Which statement accurately describes the hydrologic cycle?	It circulates the water supply
Scientists theorize that Earth’s largest land features are created by	collisions between tectonic plates
Why would a geographer think understanding our solar system is important?	To understand how Earth fits into this system, much as how different areas of the Earth fit together
How is wind erosion similar to water erosion?	both move sediment
Which of the following would be least likely to erupt from a volcano?	loess
Most of Earth’s freshwater is in	polar ice caps
Of Earth’s three structural layers, the _______________ is the hottest	The core, which includes a solid inner core and a liquid outer core
What does the atmosphere provide protection from?	radiation
The main reason for the desalination plant is	To provide freshwater to support human activities
Which of the following would be least likely to occur in the Ring of Fire?	a glacier
What is the name of the place in the earth where an earthquake begins?	the epicenter
What does the expression “This year’s rain is last year’s snow” refer to?	The amount of water on Earth does not change and is cycled in an unending process despite its physical state
Which geographic feature was formed at a convergent boundary?	the himalayas
Rust is an example of which of the following processes?	chemical weathering
The sun activates the Water Cycle by	Evaporating water from the surfaces of bodies of water
Which ocean is the Arctic Ocean sometimes considered a part of	The atlantic ocean
Which type of continental landform is most likely to have the greatest amount of relief?	Mountains
What is the best way to measure the spread of the Sahara during a calendar year?	Landsat
How can geographers reduce the distortions created when they draw a flat map of Greenland?	Make a map projection
What is Landsat?	A series of satellite
What enables present-day cartographers to use data to construct maps?	Computer software
Which of the following is an example of a perceptual region?	The American Midwest
Countries east of the prime meridian are in the	Eastern Hemispheree
Geography is the study of	The distribution and interaction of Earth's physical and human factors
What imaginary line cuts across the top of South America?	The line dividing the Northern and Southern hemispheres
The northwest corner of Wyoming is at 45° North latitude, 111° West longitude. This describes its	Absolute location
Green Bay, Wisconsin, is located at an imaginary line running north south on the globe. What does the line represent?	Degrees of longitude
Which of the following can be shown on a topographic map?	Natural features
Which of the following can affect linear distance?	Physical Geography
What is the first step in making a map?	Completing a survey
Spain and New York City are both located in the	Northern Hemisphere
Which of the following is an example of a functional region?	a city and its suburb
Which of the following is an example of a functional region?	Modern inventions
Why do people change their environment?	To meet their needs
Which question refers to place?	what is it like there
What is one way that formal regions are defined?	By continental area
Roanoke, Virginia, is located about 40 miles from Lynchburg. This describes its	relative location
Which of the following would not be a project for a cartographer?	Tracking the path of a hurricane using Landsat
What is one reason why GIS is such a helpful tool for geographers?	It can combine information from many sources
What is one type of information that can be shown on a thematic map?	Literacy rates
What is a disadvantage of a globe?	We can only see half of it at one time
What is one way that present-day cartographers gather most geographic information?	by satellites
What is one factor that can reduce the distance people think exists between two places?	age
What is a disadvantage of a map?	distortion

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