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Duplicate of World Geography-United States & Canada
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Test review for US & Canada-World Geography
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1
Why do many citizens of Quebec want independence?
Many farmers want free-trade treaties with European nations
French-Speaking citizens want to protect French heritage
Industry leaders want separation to avoid Canadian taxation
2
Many North American corporations are involved in business worldwide and are called
multinationals.
service industries.
postindustrials.
free enterprise.
3
Which cultural group most likely inhabits Northern Canada?
Spanish
American Indian
French
English
4
Canada's prime minister is the majority party's leader in Parliament, but
ruled by a president with more authority than the premiers.
Britains parliament still has ultimaate control.
it is ruled by Britain's monarch.
the symbolic head of state is the Britain's monarch.
5
Which of the following is some things that rural and urban areas have in common?
access to political power
access to public transportation
cultural values
population density
6
The economy of the United States is run on a free enterprise system, in which
goods and services are sold or traded at the highest profit.
businesses, resources, and technology are worker-owned
The government controls what is sold and traded.
The government has minimal control oover businesses.
7
What geographic feature was essential for migration to the Americas?
Isthmus of Panama
Canadian Glaciers
Beringia Land Bridge
Pacific Ocean
8
Which had the greatest influence on the power of the U.S. to trade internationally?
vast resources located within Canada
location next to Canada and Mexico
Ability to grow large quantities of food
access to waterways and two oceans
9
The United States is currently in what is called a postindustrial economy because
World War II significant changed the country’s industries.
the country leads the world in trading.
d. the country’s economy is the greatest in the world.
manufacturing is no longer the USA's most important industry
10
Which is a reason for western exploration and early settlement?
access to water and food
access to natural resources
rapid urbanization
easily available transportation
11
Which geographic factor likely had the greatest influence on the settlement in eastern Canada?
closeness to commercial farming
the plentiful rainfall
The Mediterranean climate
proximity to water sources for transportation
12
When the Dominion of Canada was created in 1867, it
remained stagnate for some time.
remained under the British government.
established a confederation of the Canadian provinces
did not include Lower Canada.
13
Plants, animals, and diseases were distributed between the East and West in the __________.
sectionalism.
federal republic.
postindustrial economy.
Columbian Exchange.
14
Which of the following is a likely characteristic of a rural community?
use of high tech equipment
industrialization
transportaion center
agricultural traditions
15
A majority of Americans work in fields such as information processing, finance, medicine
free enterprise system.
postindustrial economy.
exports industry.
service industry.
16
Which country is not part of North America?
Brazil
Canada
Cuba
Honduras
17
which of the following has been a benefit of globalization?
pandemics
loss of local culture
increased standard of living
widespread environmental impacts
18
What kind of map is this and what does it show?
Vegetation Zones of North America
Cultural Regions of North America
Political Borders of North America
Physical map of North America
19
The United States a representative democracy, which means that
The Fedral government has more power than the states.
the people rule through elected representatives.
each person has one vote
elected officials are not answerable to their constituents.
20
What trade agreement of the 1990s changed trade patterns between the U.S. & Canada?
North Atlantic Trade Organization
North American Free Trade Agreement
Pacific-Rim Free Trade Agreement
Canadian-American Free Trade Agreement
