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1
Which of these had both positive and negative effects on the Natives of the Americas?
smallpox
horses
slavery
corn
2
Why was the Columbian Exchange named after Christopher Columbus?
His ship was nicknamed the Columbian Exchange.
He was an expert on New World species.
He invented the term.
His voyages marked the beginning of the exchange.
3
A large area of land with a common set of features
place
region
location
4
How did the physical characteristics of the Outer Banks of NC affect its early development?
provided more usable coastline than other colonies
presented a barrier against storms
both a and b
prevented development of large port cities
5
Rolling hills, major cities, and low waterfalls describe what region
Mountains
Piedmont
Coastal Plains
6
During the Columbian Exchange, which way did plants, animals, diseases, and people flow?
west to east
both east to west and west to east
north to south and south to north
east to west
7
Which was a negative effect of the Columbian Exchange?
new animals
new foods
diseases
8
How many counties does NC have?
50
100
200
150
9
Capes, sand dunes, sounds, and low elevation describe the
Piedmont
Coastal Plains
Mountains
10
How did NC's geographic features affect the movement of goods and people?
Mountains and lack of navigable ports restricted movement
deep rivers & flat land helped NC develop strong commerce
warm water ports & small mountain ranges encouraged movement
rivers & valleys prevented development of farms and tourism
11
Colder temperatures, tourism, and highest elevations describe what region
Mountains
Plains
Piedmont
12
Which continent is considered the "New World"?
North America
Europe
Africa
Asia
13
The division between the Coastal Plain and the Piedmont where the soil and rivers change
Prime Meridian
Fall Line
Drop Zone
