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Chapter 6 Living in the USA and Canada Today
Chapter 6 Living in the USA and Canada Today
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A #6th Grade #Social Studies #Quiz Quiz about the #USA and #Canada today
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United Nations forces sent to troubledareas of the world
acid rain
brownfields
peacekeepers
tariffs
2
People don't develop distinctive ways of life based on physical characteristics of their region
false
True
3
The United States uses:
nearly three times the amount of oil it produces
less than the amount of oil it produces
only the amount of oil it produces
nearly six times the amount of oil it produces
4
Earning more from exports than what is spent on imports
free market
economies of trade
trade surplus
trade deficit
5
Time when manufacturing developedin the Midwest
1900s
2000's
1700s
1800s
6
The USA and Canada
Used resources and tech skills to improve their economies
do not have unique landforms and resources
do not have large land areas.
are not world leading economic powers.
7
Profits
money earned after the expenses are paid
represents part ownership of a company.
shop for the best products at the lowest prices
produce products that make the most profits
8
Results from pollution mixing with watervapor
tariffs
brownfields
peacekeepers
acid rain
9
How does the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) assist it's member countries?
Forces member nations to trade only with each other
Removes most barriers to trade
Selectively applies barriers to trade
Allows any nation in the world to join
10
Which U.S. state is the most populous?
Texas
Florida
California
New York
11
Center of the world's movie industry
Boston, MA
Hawaii
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
12
What are Florida’s major economic activities?
tourism and trade
tourism and manufacturing
trade and communications
manufacturing and ranching
13
The year NAFTA was signed
2000
2001
1994
1990
14
An important center for biotechnology research
Boston, MA
Hawaii
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
15
Business owners
shop for the best products at the lowest prices
money earned after the expenses are paid
represents part ownership of a company.
produce products that make the most profits
16
The year the Twin Towers were attacked
2000
1990
1994
2001
17
Percentage of exports that Canada sends to the United States
60%
50%
90%
80%
18
Spending more on imports than what is earned from exports
trade deficit
economies of trade
free market
trade surplus
19
Taxes on imports
brownfields
peacekeepers
tariffs
acid rain
20
Old, abandoned sites that contain dangerouschemicals
brownfields
urban sprawls
red fields
blackfields
21
Which two key groups make up a free market economy?
business owners and government
employees and government
business owners and employees
business owners and consumers
22
How many Economic Regions are in the USA?
5
3
7
1
23
The US and Canada are divided into economic regions based on similar resources and climates
False
True
24
Sugar cane, pineapples, & coffee grow in it's volcanic soil
Boston, MA
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Hawaii
25
Places reflect the relationship Between humans and the physical environment
False
True
26
How did the United States and Canada work together after the attacks of September 11?
They attacked Iraq and Afghanistan.
They sought a peaceful solution through the United Nations.
They attacked Iraq.
They increased security along their long border.
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In a Free market economy:
People are free to buy, sell & produce whatever they want,
People can only work where their told
there is a lot of govt. involvement. .
Prices are set by the goverment
28
Percentage of imports that Canada buys from the United States
80%
50%
90%
60%
29
Limited government involvement in theeconomy
free market
trade deficit
trade surplus
economies of trade
30
Which city on the St. Lawrence River is a leading financialand industrial center?
Toronto
Ottawa
Vancouver
Montreal
31
What is the economic focus in the Northeastern region ofthe United States?
business and trade
tourism and mining
manufacturing and tourism
farming and industry
32
The United States uses .
nearly three times the amount of oil it produces
less than the amount of oil it produces
only the amount of oil it produces
nearly six times the amount of oil it produces
33
Consumers
shop for the best products at the lowest prices
money earned after the expenses are paid
produce products that make the most profits
represents part ownership of a company.
34
Stock
produce products that make the most profits
represents part ownership of a company.
shop for the best products at the lowest prices
money earned after the expenses are paid
35
Large Urban Area that has many financial & media companies
Hawaii
Boston, MA
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
36
The northern region of Canada is known for which economic resource?
agriculture
manufacturing
minerals
forestry
