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WCG: Chapter 3: North America - Geography & History
WCG: Chapter 3: North America - Geography & History
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1
The Great Lakes ...
were named by Native Americans before colonists arrived
combine to form the largest body of fresh water in the world
form the only saltwater inland lakes in the world
make up the largest waterway in the U.S.
2
During the beginning of industrialization, transportation innovations included...
streetcars and railroads
canals and railroads
automobiles and streetcars
railroads and automobiles
3
All of the following countries had colonies in America EXCEPT...
Great Britain
Germany
Spain
France
4
In the U.S. the area between the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada's is called the
Great Canyon
Death Valley
Gobi Desert
Great Basin
5
Aquifers are vital to Mexico due to...
The need for water in arid areas like the Yucatan
The need to treat sewage with clean water
Mexico's heritage of sacred pools and cenotes
The need to support the tourist industry
6
Dams are useful to...
Prevent flash flooding
Uncover important minerals
Provide electricity and water
Regulate the flow of water
7
By early 1800 people believed that America should reach the Pacific this ideas was known as...
the Oregon Trail
the Lewis & Clark Expedition
Western Migration
Manifest Destiny
8
Who did Hitler have killed during the Holocaust in Concentration Camps?
U.S. soldiers
Japanese soldiers
Jews, gypsies, and disabled
Russian civilians
9
The U.S. Constitution is considered a living document due to the fact that...
The judicial branch makes rulings based on it
The legislature makes the laws that have to agree with it.
It can be changed by making amendments to it
The executive branch can veto laws
10
The Quebec Act allowed
French to expel British from French territory
British to expel French from Canada
The French to practice their culture in British territory
The French to protect their land from Native Americans
11
Major cities develop along rivers due to...
most explorers found areas by rivers
rivers were in warmer areas
rivers flowed towards oceans
rivers were vital for transportation and access to water
12
A Cordillera is...
a system of mountain peaks that cross country lines
a system of mountain ranges that run parallel to each other
mountains which end in a large, flat plain
a large mountain range with a jagged peak
13
The climate of North America
Is very temperate as well as very hot and cold in some areas
Can be cold in some seasons but never very warm
Is very dry and arid
Constantly rainy and usually cold
14
Subsistence farming is only...
growing food to sell commercially
growing enough food to sell at the local market
growing food to feed your local community
growing only enough food for your family
15
The Great Lakes are a natural boundary between the U.S. and
Canada
Alaska
Central America
Mexico
