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1
In keeping its cultural heritage unchanged, what influence do Canadians fear most?
Worry that the U.S. will dominate their culture
Believe they should break free from all British influence
Believe they should break free from all French influences
Worry that the Asians will dominate their culture
2
What can be said about Canada's government?
It is a parliamentary system
The British king or queen carries out the laws
Its legislature is called a Senate
It has no king or queen
3
Which type of economy is found in some nations of the Caribbean Islands and the United States?
command
communist
socialist
free enterprise
4
What is unique about Lake Nicaragua?
Freshwater lake with oceanic animals in it
Largest freshwater lake in North America
Largest lake in Central America with salt water
Freshwater lake formed by a volcano
5
In which type of economy do individuals and private groups decide what to produce?
socialist economy
communist economy
mixed economy
free enterprise economy
6
Which of the following is an example of a pull factor?
moving to a new city to be with family
emigrating because of famine
leaving a region because of constant flooding
fleeing a country to escape civil war
7
What element of culture defines how goods are produced and distributed?
government
economy
customs
history
8
What is the largest freshwater lake in Central America?
Lake Ulua
Lake Mangua
Lake Nicaragua
Lake Belize
9
What type of government does Mexico have?
constitutional monarchy
totalitarian dictatorship
totalitarian autocracy
constitutional federal republic
10
Which of the following is both a right and a responsibility?
obeying the laws
jury duty
voting for leaders
paying taxes
11
Which of the following describes a monarchy?
A king or queen rules the country
The citizens elect the government officials
One person has absolute power to rule
Government is run by the people
12
what is the importance of the Panama Canal?
created a longer route to Asia
created a northern passage to Asia
some 25,000 lives were lost
created a quicker route from the Atlantic to the Pacific
13
Which is true about the earth's oceans?
Southern Ocean is the smallest
Indian Ocean is smaller than the Southern Ocean
Pacific Ocean covers more land area than all the others
Atlantic Ocean covers more land area than the others
14
Which country in Central America does NOT border the Pacific Ocean?
Panama
Belize
Costa Rica
Honduras
15
How has the EU benefited member nations?
Allows members to trade freely with each other
EU made sure all countries had the same form of government
EU shielded members from trade with other countries
It was set up for protection as a military alliance
16
How does Mexico's per capita income compare to that of the U.S.?
None of the above
It is equal to the U.S.
It is less than the U.S.
It is more than the U.S.
17
When did the United States enter WWII?
When Germany invaded Poland
After Germany sank an American Merchant ship
After Japan invaded China
After Japan attacked the US Naval Fleet at Pearl Harbor
18
Why was Panama chosen for the building of the Panama Canal?
It extends into both rivers and lakes
It is the narrowest place in the Americas
It connects North America and South America
It is both long and narrow
19
What benefit do volcanoes bring to Mexico?
Volcanic material weathers into fertile soil
Volcanic material aids the flow of major rivers
Volcanic material acts as a filter for polluted air
Volcanic material prevents erosion of forests
20
Which of the following is an underlying principle of the U.S. Constitution?
George Washington would be the 1st president of the US
The national gov't is divided into 2 branches
The government receives its power from the people
The government is unlimited
21
To which religion do the majority of the populations of Central America belong?
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Roman Catholic
22
What is the best definition for culture?
the spread of ideas from one region to another
the total population of a particular country
the physical characteristics of a specific popluation
all of the beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by a group
23
Which region of Canada is NOT bordered by an ocean?
British Columbia
Prairie Provinces
Northern lands
Atlantic Provinces
24
Which country did Britain compete with for power in the Americas?
Germany
Spain
Norway
France
25
Which 2 countries joined the US to create the world's largest free trade area (NAFTA)?
Mexico & Canada
Brazil & Canada
China & Canada
Mexico & China
26
What is the official language in all Central American countries except Belize?
Portuguese
Spanish
English
Indigenous (native)
27
Which statement is correct about the population of Northern and Southern Europe?
Birthrates have declined and the population is aging
The infant mortality rate is increasing
The population is growing more quickly than the past
Most people live in rural areas
28
Which of the following statements about education in Central America is accurate?
Very few people attend college
Most people attend high school
Elementary school is optional
Only 50% of adults can read
29
How did the first Natives come to North America?
Arrived by horseback
Migrated from what is now Mexico
Crosses a land bridge from Asia
Arrived by ship
30
Which of the following is an effect of deforestation?
Natural habitats can easily be found elsewhere
Landslides and erosion occur on deforested land
Forests can be fully restored within a few years
The atmosphere has more oxygen
31
Which of the following statements about population distribution in Eastern Europe is true?
The biggest population is in the capital cities
Urban population is larger in Eastern Europe than Western
Most of the people live on farms
Most residents are urban dwellers
32
Why did the first people who came from Asia to Canada continue moving southward?
They met fierce Huron warriors and fled
They heard rumors of vast riches
Canada was mostly covered with forests at that time
Canada was mostly covered in ice at that time
33
Why did the population of cities increase after machines were introduced to do farm work?
People grew tired of farming and moved to cities
There was less work on farms so they moved to cities to work
People move from farms to cities to introduce new technology
People moved to cities to enjoy more entertainment
34
In the U.S., Christianity has the largest number of followers?
false
true
35
What are important cash crops in Central America and the Caribbean Islands?
corn, beans, squash
spices, coconuts, honey
peaches, apples, cocoa
banana, coffee, and sugercane
36
When Americans celebrate Independence Day, which element of culture is being observed?
literature
history
the arts
religion
37
Why are Cuba's relations with the U.S. strained?
Communist leaders deny their citizens freedom of speech
Communist leaders take advantage of their fishing resources
Communist leaders have made some government reforms
Communist leaders have not brought economic success to Cuba
38
Which environmental issue is the biggest challenge for Mexico City?
air pollution
deforestation
hurricanes
erosion
