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Unit 5B-North America
Unit 5B-North America
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1
What is the name of the mountains that extend from Canada all the way to New Mexico in the United States?
Appalachian Mountains
Sierra Madre
Rocky Mountains
Cascade Mountains
2
How do immigrants and/or migrant farm workers help the economy in the United States?
They pay taxes which supports public schools and health centers.
All of the answers are correct
Migrant farmers do the jobs that many native born people do not want to do.
Immigrants can also be doctors, professors, famous athletes, or musicians.
3
to move to a country
immigrate
pull factor
emigrate
refugee
4
True or False. Greenland is a part of North America.
True
False
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The St. Lawrence Seaway...
Both the second and third answer choice is correct.
has no economic effect on the United States.
is a major source of hydroelectric energy and a major shipping route
links the Great Lakes and the St Lawrence River with the Atlantic Ocean.
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How many independent countries are located in North America?
30
40
23
21
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something that encourages people to move to a new place
pull factor
immigrate
emigrate
push factor
8
In which country is the canal located that connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean?
Costa Rica
Venezuela
Panama
Colombia
9
What is the highest point in North America?
Taum Sauk
Pikes Peak
Mount Saint Helens
Denali
10
Does Canada or Mexico have the second largest population in North America?
Canada
Mexico
11
How did the first human inhabitants of North America get to Alaska from Asia?
They crossed a land bridge.
The first human inhabitants used a boat.
None of the above are correct.
They swam from Asia to Alaska.
12
What has a positive impact on the islands in the Caribbean?
Agriculture
None of the Above
Climate
Tourism
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to move from a country
pull factor
push factor
immigrate
emigrate
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something that encourages people to leave a place behind
push factor
immigrate
emigrate
pull factor
15
Which languages are the 3 major languages of North America?
English, French, Chinese
English, Italian, Portuguese
British, German, English
English, French, and Spanish
16
Canada's largest city is...
Montreal
Toronto
Quebec
Calgary
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someone who seeks safety by going to another country
refugee
emigrate
pull factor
none of the answers are correct
18
What is the name of the river that borders Texas and Mexico?
Missouri River
Mississippi River
Rio Grande
Colorado River
19
1. Which important fact or facts describe Amerigo Vespucci?
Both North and South America are named after him.
All of the facts are correct.
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First to say NA & SA were part of the "New World" and not part of Asia.