Which factor most likely had the greatest influence on the pattern of settlements in E. Canada?

proximity to water sources for transporation

How does the distribution of languages reflect history of Canada?

Early French settlements were in eastern Canada

area that shares common human or physical characteristics

As a country's economy develops, it tends to move from ___ to ___, which is more profitable.

cottage industries, commercial industries

How have the US & Canada modified the environment to provide electricity to rural areas?

by constructing dams and reservoirs

If you make a population pyramid of a country that has been in war, which would be shown?

small percentage of men in the 20 to 40 year old range

Quaternary Economy.....

computers with information processing

Functional Region....

central area connected to others by economic activity

Which assumption can be made about economic activity & climate in North America?

less forestry occurs in mid latitude climates

Which is NOT a cause for the growth of urbanization in a region?

Cultural changes were brought by people moving to the area

Perceptual Region......

subjective image created by people's thoughts and stereotype

Which statement is TRUE concerning vegetation zones of the United States and Canada?

U.S. has more varied vegetation zones than Canada

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1
Which factor most likely had the greatest influence on the pattern of settlements in E. Canada?
the Mediterranean climate
nearness of commercial farming
the plentiful rainfall
proximity to water sources for transporation
2
How does the distribution of languages reflect history of Canada?
Rocky Mts separated language families
Early French settlements were in eastern Canada
English explorers spread east from the Great Lakes
Spanish explorers settled in western Canada
3
Which is a push factor in human migration?
more favorable climate
lower land costs
lack of career opportunities
improved educational system
4
Formal Region is....
central area connected to others
area that shares common human or physical characteristics
None of the Above
subjective image created by people's thoughts and stereotype
5
As a country's economy develops, it tends to move from ___ to ___, which is more profitable.
advertising, word of mouth
cottage building, apartment building
cottage industries, commercial industries
commercial agriculture, commercial industries
6
The ____ is located where these plates come together causing a potential for major _____.
rift valley, tornadic activity
Continental Divide, volcanic eruptions
San Andreas Fault, earthquakes
Canadian Shield, erosion
7
Which continent is primarily a Quaternary economy?
North America
Africa
Asia
South America
8
How have the US & Canada modified the environment to provide electricity to rural areas?
by building small solar energy power plants
creating vast irrigation systems
by constructing dams and reservoirs
by engaging in strip mining for coal
9
Which is an example of a technological innovation that allows someone to adapt to environment?
planting crops
cutting down rainforest
saving rainwater in cisterns
insulating attic space
10
If you make a population pyramid of a country that has been in war, which would be shown?
large percentage of babies in the 1 to 5 year old range
larger percentage of men than women
large percentage of men in the 20 to 40 year old range
small percentage of men in the 20 to 40 year old range
11
Which continent has the largest primary economy?
North America
South America
Africa
Asia
12
Which is a likely a characteristic of a rural community?
industrialization
agricultural traditions
use of high tech equipment
transportation center
13
Which is the reason for the early exploration & settlement of the western U.S.?
rapid urbanization
access to natural resources
easily available transportation
access to food and water
14
Quaternary Economy.....
computers with information processing
manufacturing
service sector
farming, fishing, hunting
15
What determines the production and distribution of goods in a communist system?
consumers
governments
markekts
businesses
16
What geographic feature was essential for migration to the Americas?
Canadian Glaciers
Pacific Ocean
Isthmus of Panama
Beringia Land Bridge
17
Functional Region....
None of the above
subjective image created by people's thoughts and stereotype
central area connected to others by economic activity
area that shares common human or physical characteristics
18
Which assumption can be made about economic activity & climate in North America?
Little high tech eco activity occurs in a subarctic climate
livestock raising requires wet humid climates
fishing industry is largely dependent on the type of climate
less forestry occurs in mid latitude climates
19
Which is NOT a cause for the growth of urbanization in a region?
Region has more pull factors than other regions
Cultural changes were brought by people moving to the area
Increased infrastructure developed in the region
Economic growth in the region increased with urbanization
20
Perceptual Region......
area that shares common human or physical characteristics
subjective image created by people's thoughts and stereotype
None of the above
central area connected to others by economic activity
21
Which statement is TRUE concerning vegetation zones of the United States and Canada?
U.S. has more varied vegetation zones than Canada
Canada has more varied vegetation zones than the U.S.
Both the U.S. and Canada have deserts
Neither the U.S. nor Canada have tundras
22
Which 1900s construction project of the US has served as a center of eco activity in Cen Amer?
Bridge of Americas in El Salvador
Port-au-Prince in Haiti
Panama Canal in Panama City
Pan-American Highway
23
Which of the following is a PUSH factor?
political stability
natural disaster
better employment
religious freedom

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