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Key Terms and Concepts of Unit 2: United States
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1
Nonnative plants and animals that often have a negative effect on their environment are called
Endangered Species
Invasive Species
Local species
Aliens
2
The Atlantic Ocean is connected to the Great Lakes by the St. Lawrence Seaway.
True
False
3
The city of Champlin would be an example of
Suburb
Urban
Urban Sprawl
Rural
4
Consumption is...
Taking a lot of something
Wasting food
Eating lots of biscuits
Using up a resource, good or service
5
Due to being so shallow Lake Erie would be (more or less) affected by pollution?
More
Less
6
The town of Ostego would be an example of
City
Suburban
Rural
Urban
7
Which of the following is NOT a PUSH factor?
Corrupt Government
Drought
War
Thousands of new jobs available
8
Poorly planned growth and development of an urban area is called
Urban Sprawl
Suburban core
Rural Fringe
Urban Fringe
9
This region has the highest amount of people living per square mile (population density)
Southern Region
Western Region
Northeast Region
Midwest Region
10
All the following are Invasive Species in the Great Lakes except?
Asian Carp
Zebra Mussels
Sea Lamprey
Salmon
11
Which of the following is NOT a PULL factor
Reuniting with family
Easy access to higher education
Recent hurricane destroying a part of the country
Feeling of safety and security
12
The most mountainous region in the US (has a number of different mountain ranges in it)
Western Region
Southern Region
Northeast Region
Midwest Region
13
This region is home to the Great Lakes and lots of farming.
Midwest Region
Southern Region
Northeast Region
Western Region
14
What does the picture show?
Geometry
Travel down the St. Lawrence Seaway
Loading/unloading ballast water bringing Invasive Species
Shipping of goods
15
This region is very warm, sees a lot of tourism, but it's citizen's tend to be the poorest.
Midwest Region
Southern Region
Northeast Region
Western Region
16
The US's "Salad Bowl" culture can be described as...
Many cultures melted together to form one culture
I prefer French Fries as a side dish
Many different and unique cultures living in the same area.
A lot of cultures
17
The city of Minneapolis is an example of
Subrural
Rural
Urban
Suburb
18
What is the largest and only Great Lake that borders Minnesota?
Lake Ontario
Lake Huron
Lake Michigan
Lake Superior
19
The Great Lakes are the largest Freshwater resource in the US.
True
False
20
How are invasive species getting into the Great Lakes? (Choose the most specific answer)
Rivers
Walking
Ballast Water Tanks
Boats
