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Discovering World Geography Chapter 4 Lesson 3
Discovering World Geography Chapter 4 Lesson 3
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Life in the Eastern United States
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Which branch of government does the President belong too?
executive
judicial
legislative
environmental
2
What is a metropolitan area?
a village
a rural community
a large city
a pasture
3
What are the five boroughs of New York City?
Central, Near North, and Near South Side, West and Near West Side
Chinatown, Leather District, Dorchester, Southwest Side, South Side
Manhatten, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Allston · Back Bay · Bay Village · Beacon Hill · Brighton
4
What are examples of a service industry?
child care facility
creating parts on an assembly line
hair salon
Grossenburg's Implement (tractor & mower store)
5
Which are facts about Atlanta?
Capital City of Georgia
Burned to the ground during the Civil War and rebuilt
It is a strong center for transportation and shipping in the south
Served as a supply depot during the civil war
6
Which branch of government makes the laws?
judicial
legislative
executive
environmental
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BONUS: Who's job is it to appoint federal judges?
House of Representatives
President
Senate
Supreme Court Judges
8
What is FEMA and why is it important?
Federal Environmental Management System - ensures safe use of environment
Federal Energy Management - provides energy to homes
Federal Elevator Management System - services elevators in the US
Federal Emergency Management System - provides aid during natural disasters
9
What is an example of tourism?
When you clean a museum
When you sign up to take a ride into space.
When people visit your state because of its attractions.
A school in Florida that trains tutors.
10
What religion has the largest number of followers in the United States?
Muslim
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
11
Which branch of government ensures the laws are constitutional?
environmental
judicial
executive
legislative
12
What borough of New York is the hub of financial, entertainment, racial, ethnic, and religious background?
Bronx
Queens
Staten Island
Manhatten
13
BONUS: In which subregion is the US capital located in?
MidAtlantic
Southeast
Midwest
New England
14
BONUS: What is the name of the river system that connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean?
St. Lawrence Seaway
Hudson River
Ohio River
Mississippi River
15
Which industry is rapidly growing?
technology
manufacturing
agriculture
service
16
What are the two of the largest metropolitan areas in Northeast United States?
New York
Atlanta
Chicago
Lincoln
17
What are facts about New Orleans?
Rich in culture
Major supply stop during times of war
Hurrican Katrina left thousands of people homeless here
Music, language and art are a mix of French, Spanish, Caribbean, & African
18
What are civil rights?
basic rights that belong to all humans
large cities
rights for Native Americans only
rights for animals
19
Which industry is declining?
technology
service
agriculture
manufacturing
20
What negative affects can the government have on land?
Take land away from natives
Reserve land for national parks
implement programs like Superfund to clean up toxic waste
Take land away from land owners
21
What is revenue?
The study of how goods and services are produced.
Money made from the sale of a goods or service
Money remaining after expenses are paid
Making decisions to use resources that result in profit
22
What is the largest industry in the United States?
manufacturing
medical
agriculture
service
23
The Rust Belt is
Along the Atlantic Coast where the water is rust colored
The city of Detroit where cars are manufactured then rust
Northern USA states where factories closed
Chicago where rust deposits were found
24
What are the three branches of government?
executive, voting, branches
president, judges, senators
legislative, executive, democratic
legislative, judicial, executive
