What is a metropolitan area?

big population center made up of big city & towns around it

Define plural society

A society where cultural groups keep their Identity

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Unit 2: North America and Canada

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1
What is a metropolitan area?
big population center made up of big city & towns around it
imaginary line that towns and cities cannot go beyond
rapid, poorly planned spread of development
2
Is a suburb more or less populated than a rural area?
the same
less
more
3
What is urban sprawl?
an area with a lot of people
people fighting in an urban area
poorly planned development
an area with lots of buildings but no houses
4
What is urban sprawl?
an area with lots of buildings but no houses
an area with a lot of people
people fighting in an urban area
poorly planned development
5
One example of a pull factor could be
Family
War
Poor job opportunities
Drought
6
Weather patterns over a long period of time in a particular place.
fauna
flora
climate
vegetation
7
What means the pattern of weather over a long period of time?
physical feature
thematic map
population density
climate
8
the using up of goods and services.
per capita
consumption
developed country
GDP
9
This is a slow moving mass of ice found on mountains or at the poles.
avalanches
glaciers
ice skating rinks
snow drift
10
This type of hot springs shoots water into the air.
volcano
sulphur spring
spring break
geyser
11
This refers to the types of animals that live in a particular place like a National Park.
fauna
zoo
flora
habitat
12
the total value of goods & services produced in a country in a year.
developing country
consuption
GDP
per capita
13
What are any natural characteristic of Earth’s surface, such as landforms and bodies of water?
thematic map
population density
physical feature
climate
14
Are all immigrants into the United States unskilled laborers?
No
Yes
15
How do immigrants benefit the United States?
They work jobs that help keep the economy going
all of the above
They pay taxes that help pay for public services
They help Americans learn more about other cultures
16
The largest migration stream into the United States today comes from
Mexico
Canada
England
Cuba
17
What does rural mean?
city area
a ghost town
farmland
boundary
18
solid or liquid waste from buildings carried away by drains
rose water
sewage
garbage
freshwater
19
A geographic area that includes all of the land and waterways that drain into a body of water?
food chain
ecosystem
freshwater
watershed
20
One example of an environmental push factor might be
Poor job opportunities
War
Family
Drought
21
This type of tree remains green throughout the entire year.
evergreen
Maple tree
christmas tree
coat tree
22
Which immigrants brought the St. Patrick's Day celebration to the United States?
Irish
Chinese
Germans
Mexicans
23
What is urban sprawl?
an area with a lot of people
poorly planned development
people fighting in an urban area
an area with lots of buildings but no houses
24
In general, the countries are trying to increase their industries & improve life for their ppl.
GDP
developing country
developed country
per capita
25
What are payments sent by immigrants back to their families in their home country called?
migration stream
economic activity
donations
remittances
26
The USA is considered this.
GDP
developed country
per capita
developing country
27
Define Urban
Living on a farm
Living away from a city
Living close/in a city
28
To emigrate means to
Enter a country
Return to a country
Seek safety in a country
Leave a country
29
Made up of water that is fresh, not salty?
seas
ecosystems
freshwater
oceans
30
What region has Gothic/ British and French style buildings?
Core
Pacific
Prairie
Atlantic
31
Found in or living in areas that are not close to cities?
urban
ecumene
plural society
rural
32
A poorer country with a less advanced economy.
developing country
GDP
per captia
consumption
33
What word would you use to describe the rivers and streams that flow into lakes and seas?
watershed
plateau
basin
landmass
34
Define plural society
Someone who lives in Canada
A society where cultural groups lose their Identity
A society where cultural groups keep their Identity
35
What is the population like in an urban area?
mostly farmers
lots and lots of people
deserted like a ghost town
few people but lots of animals
36
This region is the largest, has dog-sled races, and has the smallest population
Core
Prairie
Atlantic
Northern
37
A series of plants and animals, each of which depends on the one below it for food?
freshwater
food chain
ecosystem
food web
38
This region has a British influence, has English and a 1st language, Forestry and Fishing.
Northern
Core
Pacific
Prairie
39
Getting an education to make a better living for yourself is part of what pull factor?
quality-of-life pull factor
economic pull factor
environmental push factor
Family pull factor
40
This term is also used to describe the purchase and use of goods & services by consumers.
GDP
consumption
developed country
per capita
41
People who seek safety by going to another country are called
refugees
visitors
citizens
permanent residents
42
This refers to the types of plants found in a particular place like a National Park.
climate
fauna
flora
canopy
43
What region has the warmest winters?
Prairie
Pacific
Atlantic
Core
44
What region is a treeless tundra?
Pacific
Northern
Prairie
Core
45
What kind of area is Portland?
suburban
urban growth boundary
urban
rural
46
What word would you use for large fish eat the smaller fish, then eagles eat the large fish?
watershed
food web
habitat
food chain
47
To immigrate means to
Enter a country
Leave a country
Seek safety in a country
Return to a country
48
the average number of people who live in a unit of area, such as a square mile?
physical feature
thematic map
population density
climate
49
This is a large piece of land that is protected in it's natural state by the government.
state parks
national parks
backyards
city parks
50
The sea lamprey and zebra mussel are part of which Great Lakes ecosystem problem?
invasive species
wetland loss
algae explosions
point-source pollution
51
Unfair treatment of others because of who they are or what they believe is called
prejudicism
bigotry
genocide
persecution
52
What region produces coal, nickle, zinc, oil, grains, copper and uranium
northern
core
Atlantic
Prairie
53
Bonus Q- What is the Canadian national Tree?
Maple
Pine
Birch
Almond Tree
54
What is another name for "city"?
rural
suburb
metropolitan area
urban
55
A wealthy country with an advanced economy.
GDP
consumption
developing country
developed country
56
by or for each person
per capita
consumption
GDP
developed country
57
How were the Great Lakes created?
by melting of glaciers
by the shrinking of oceans
by damming the rivers
By forests being cleared
58
Which animal was the most effected fromDDT poisoning in the Great Lakes region?
small fish
tiny organisms
birds that eat fish
large fish
59
all of the feeding relationships within an ecosystem?
ecosystem
freshwater
food web
food chain
60
One example of an political push factor might be
War
Drought
Family
Poor job opportunities
61
This region has forestry, has a humid climate and was the 1st settled area.
Northern
Pacific
Core
Atlantic
62
This region has a main language of English, silos and produces grains for Canada.
Pacific
Core
Atlantic
Prairie
63
A pull factor
encourages people to leave a place
encourages people to stay in a place
encourages people to move to a place
encourages people to never go to a place
64
This is the line where rivers from the mountains flow toward the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean.
Prime Meridian
Equator
international dateline
Continental Divide
65
A push factor
encourages people to never go to a place
encourages people to leave a place
encourages people to move to a place
encourages people to stay in a place
66
Found in or living in a city?
urban
ecumene
plural society
rural
67
A community of all the living things in an area and the environment in which they live?
watershed
food web
food chain
ecosystem
68
Which country is currently in the news for producing many refugees?
Liberia
Mongolia
Syria
Angola
69
This type of map shows elevation on a flat surface.
vegetation map
topographic map
climate map
road map
70
A refugee is a person that is
seeking safety from another country
is vacationing from another country
not from a foreign country
looking for work in another country
71
Brain drain occurs when which people emigrate?
young, unskilled workers
well-educated professionals
retired senior citizens
school-age children
72
This region has the most factories, has an average summer temp of 63 degrees.
Atlantic
Pacific
Core
Northen
73
What is the name of someone who wants to save the National Parks?
preservationist
Congress
orthodontist
conservationist
74
a society in which different cultural groups keep their own identity, beliefs, and traditions?
urban
rural
plural society
ecumene
75
What is a major reason for growing water shortage in many countries?
population growth
invasive species
shrinking glaciers
habitat loss
76
What is the name of the area developed at the edge of a city and made up of mostly homes?
urban sprawl
suburbs
rural
urban
77
You get this by dividing the total amount of something by the number of people in a place.
GDP
developing country
per capita
consumption
78
What is the difference between point-source and non point-source pollution?
where it comes from
time of year it happens
how toxic it is
animals that are effected
79
Define Ecumene
An area that is dry, and rugged
An area that is poorly suited for permanent settlement
An area that is well suited for permanent settlement
80
Explain the difference between an urban and suburban area?
suburb = edge of city ... urban = city
urban = city ... suburb = middle of city
suburb = open space ... urban = middle of city
urban = city ... suburb = poorly planned development
81
These countries have many industries & provide a comfortable way of life for most of their ppl.
GDP
developed country
per capita
developing country
82
Mexico is considered this.
per capita
developing country
GDP
developed country
83
a geographic region that is well suited for permanent settlement by people?
rural
ecumene
plural society
urban
84
This is waste from corporations that is poisonous to humans and other living things.
crud
Lord Business
toxic avenger
toxic waste
85
Define rural
Living away from the city
Living in a skyscraper
Living close to the city
Living in an urban setting
86
What region has nomadic people?
Atlantic
Pacific
Core
Northern
87
One example of an economic push factor might be
Family
Drought
War
Poor job opportunities
88
How do celebrations like the one in this photo change American society?
Make life in America the same from one place to another
Encourage fear of differences among groups
teach Americans about the cultures immigrants come from
ensure different immigrant groups stay separate
89
Where does a majority of the Canadian population live?
On the equator line
In the South
In the North
In the Tundra

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Unit 2: North America and Canada

89 termsStudBud Administration106 plays

Flashcards89 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 89

Answers

1
What is a metropolitan area?
big population center made up of big city & towns around it
imaginary line that towns and cities cannot go beyond
rapid, poorly planned spread of development
2
Is a suburb more or less populated than a rural area?
the same
less
more
3
What is urban sprawl?
an area with a lot of people
people fighting in an urban area
poorly planned development
an area with lots of buildings but no houses
4
What is urban sprawl?
an area with lots of buildings but no houses
an area with a lot of people
people fighting in an urban area
poorly planned development
5
One example of a pull factor could be
Family
War
Poor job opportunities
Drought
6
Weather patterns over a long period of time in a particular place.
fauna
flora
climate
vegetation
7
What means the pattern of weather over a long period of time?
physical feature
thematic map
population density
climate
8
the using up of goods and services.
per capita
consumption
developed country
GDP
9
This is a slow moving mass of ice found on mountains or at the poles.
avalanches
glaciers
ice skating rinks
snow drift
10
This type of hot springs shoots water into the air.
volcano
sulphur spring
spring break
geyser
11
This refers to the types of animals that live in a particular place like a National Park.
fauna
zoo
flora
habitat
12
the total value of goods & services produced in a country in a year.
developing country
consuption
GDP
per capita
13
What are any natural characteristic of Earth’s surface, such as landforms and bodies of water?
thematic map
population density
physical feature
climate
14
Are all immigrants into the United States unskilled laborers?
No
Yes
15
How do immigrants benefit the United States?
They work jobs that help keep the economy going
all of the above
They pay taxes that help pay for public services
They help Americans learn more about other cultures
16
The largest migration stream into the United States today comes from
Mexico
Canada
England
Cuba
17
What does rural mean?
city area
a ghost town
farmland
boundary
18
solid or liquid waste from buildings carried away by drains
rose water
sewage
garbage
freshwater
19
A geographic area that includes all of the land and waterways that drain into a body of water?
food chain
ecosystem
freshwater
watershed
20
One example of an environmental push factor might be
Poor job opportunities
War
Family
Drought
21
This type of tree remains green throughout the entire year.
evergreen
Maple tree
christmas tree
coat tree
22
Which immigrants brought the St. Patrick's Day celebration to the United States?
Irish
Chinese
Germans
Mexicans
23
What is urban sprawl?
an area with a lot of people
poorly planned development
people fighting in an urban area
an area with lots of buildings but no houses
24
In general, the countries are trying to increase their industries & improve life for their ppl.
GDP
developing country
developed country
per capita
25
What are payments sent by immigrants back to their families in their home country called?
migration stream
economic activity
donations
remittances
26
The USA is considered this.
GDP
developed country
per capita
developing country
27
Define Urban
Living on a farm
Living away from a city
Living close/in a city
28
To emigrate means to
Enter a country
Return to a country
Seek safety in a country
Leave a country
29
Made up of water that is fresh, not salty?
seas
ecosystems
freshwater
oceans
30
What region has Gothic/ British and French style buildings?
Core
Pacific
Prairie
Atlantic
31
Found in or living in areas that are not close to cities?
urban
ecumene
plural society
rural
32
A poorer country with a less advanced economy.
developing country
GDP
per captia
consumption
33
What word would you use to describe the rivers and streams that flow into lakes and seas?
watershed
plateau
basin
landmass
34
Define plural society
Someone who lives in Canada
A society where cultural groups lose their Identity
A society where cultural groups keep their Identity
35
What is the population like in an urban area?
mostly farmers
lots and lots of people
deserted like a ghost town
few people but lots of animals
36
This region is the largest, has dog-sled races, and has the smallest population
Core
Prairie
Atlantic
Northern
37
A series of plants and animals, each of which depends on the one below it for food?
freshwater
food chain
ecosystem
food web
38
This region has a British influence, has English and a 1st language, Forestry and Fishing.
Northern
Core
Pacific
Prairie
39
Getting an education to make a better living for yourself is part of what pull factor?
quality-of-life pull factor
economic pull factor
environmental push factor
Family pull factor
40
This term is also used to describe the purchase and use of goods & services by consumers.
GDP
consumption
developed country
per capita
41
People who seek safety by going to another country are called
refugees
visitors
citizens
permanent residents
42
This refers to the types of plants found in a particular place like a National Park.
climate
fauna
flora
canopy
43
What region has the warmest winters?
Prairie
Pacific
Atlantic
Core
44
What region is a treeless tundra?
Pacific
Northern
Prairie
Core
45
What kind of area is Portland?
suburban
urban growth boundary
urban
rural
46
What word would you use for large fish eat the smaller fish, then eagles eat the large fish?
watershed
food web
habitat
food chain
47
To immigrate means to
Enter a country
Leave a country
Seek safety in a country
Return to a country
48
the average number of people who live in a unit of area, such as a square mile?
physical feature
thematic map
population density
climate
49
This is a large piece of land that is protected in it's natural state by the government.
state parks
national parks
backyards
city parks
50
The sea lamprey and zebra mussel are part of which Great Lakes ecosystem problem?
invasive species
wetland loss
algae explosions
point-source pollution
51
Unfair treatment of others because of who they are or what they believe is called
prejudicism
bigotry
genocide
persecution
52
What region produces coal, nickle, zinc, oil, grains, copper and uranium
northern
core
Atlantic
Prairie
53
Bonus Q- What is the Canadian national Tree?
Maple
Pine
Birch
Almond Tree
54
What is another name for "city"?
rural
suburb
metropolitan area
urban
55
A wealthy country with an advanced economy.
GDP
consumption
developing country
developed country
56
by or for each person
per capita
consumption
GDP
developed country
57
How were the Great Lakes created?
by melting of glaciers
by the shrinking of oceans
by damming the rivers
By forests being cleared
58
Which animal was the most effected fromDDT poisoning in the Great Lakes region?
small fish
tiny organisms
birds that eat fish
large fish
59
all of the feeding relationships within an ecosystem?
ecosystem
freshwater
food web
food chain
60
One example of an political push factor might be
War
Drought
Family
Poor job opportunities
61
This region has forestry, has a humid climate and was the 1st settled area.
Northern
Pacific
Core
Atlantic
62
This region has a main language of English, silos and produces grains for Canada.
Pacific
Core
Atlantic
Prairie
63
A pull factor
encourages people to leave a place
encourages people to stay in a place
encourages people to move to a place
encourages people to never go to a place
64
This is the line where rivers from the mountains flow toward the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean.
Prime Meridian
Equator
international dateline
Continental Divide
65
A push factor
encourages people to never go to a place
encourages people to leave a place
encourages people to move to a place
encourages people to stay in a place
66
Found in or living in a city?
urban
ecumene
plural society
rural
67
A community of all the living things in an area and the environment in which they live?
watershed
food web
food chain
ecosystem
68
Which country is currently in the news for producing many refugees?
Liberia
Mongolia
Syria
Angola
69
This type of map shows elevation on a flat surface.
vegetation map
topographic map
climate map
road map
70
A refugee is a person that is
seeking safety from another country
is vacationing from another country
not from a foreign country
looking for work in another country
71
Brain drain occurs when which people emigrate?
young, unskilled workers
well-educated professionals
retired senior citizens
school-age children
72
This region has the most factories, has an average summer temp of 63 degrees.
Atlantic
Pacific
Core
Northen
73
What is the name of someone who wants to save the National Parks?
preservationist
Congress
orthodontist
conservationist
74
a society in which different cultural groups keep their own identity, beliefs, and traditions?
urban
rural
plural society
ecumene
75
What is a major reason for growing water shortage in many countries?
population growth
invasive species
shrinking glaciers
habitat loss
76
What is the name of the area developed at the edge of a city and made up of mostly homes?
urban sprawl
suburbs
rural
urban
77
You get this by dividing the total amount of something by the number of people in a place.
GDP
developing country
per capita
consumption
78
What is the difference between point-source and non point-source pollution?
where it comes from
time of year it happens
how toxic it is
animals that are effected
79
Define Ecumene
An area that is dry, and rugged
An area that is poorly suited for permanent settlement
An area that is well suited for permanent settlement
80
Explain the difference between an urban and suburban area?
suburb = edge of city ... urban = city
urban = city ... suburb = middle of city
suburb = open space ... urban = middle of city
urban = city ... suburb = poorly planned development
81
These countries have many industries & provide a comfortable way of life for most of their ppl.
GDP
developed country
per capita
developing country
82
Mexico is considered this.
per capita
developing country
GDP
developed country
83
a geographic region that is well suited for permanent settlement by people?
rural
ecumene
plural society
urban
84
This is waste from corporations that is poisonous to humans and other living things.
crud
Lord Business
toxic avenger
toxic waste
85
Define rural
Living away from the city
Living in a skyscraper
Living close to the city
Living in an urban setting
86
What region has nomadic people?
Atlantic
Pacific
Core
Northern
87
One example of an economic push factor might be
Family
Drought
War
Poor job opportunities
88
How do celebrations like the one in this photo change American society?
Make life in America the same from one place to another
Encourage fear of differences among groups
teach Americans about the cultures immigrants come from
ensure different immigrant groups stay separate
89
Where does a majority of the Canadian population live?
On the equator line
In the South
In the North
In the Tundra