Question

1
Is this statement true or false?
The Mississippi-Missouri-Ohio river system is the largest and most significant river system in North America.

true

false
2
Is this statement true or false?
Glaciers have sculpted mountains and carved out valleys but no longer flow and shape the landscape today.




true

false
3
Is this statement true or false?
The US Congress passage of the Homestead Act in 1862 can be considered a “pull” factor that caused people to migrate to the U.S.

true

false
4
Is this statement true or false?
Desertification can be caused either by climate change or destructive land use.

true

false
5
Is this statement true or false?
Central to geography is the belief that there is no pattern, regularity, or reason to the locations of physical and human phenomena on Earth’s surface.

true

false
6
The climate of Canada can best be described as __.

variable. It varies from temperate in the south to subarctic and arctic in the north.

variable. It varies from semi-arid in the south to tundra in the north.

consistent. For most of the year, the country experiences cold and snow.

consistent. For most of the year, the mountains are cold and snowy while the coasts are warm.
7
Long, narrow coastal valleys that were originally carved out by glaciers are called __.

glaciated valleys

cirques

horns

fjords
8
El Nino has a far-reaching effect on the climate around what ocean?

Atlantic Ocean

Indian Ocean

Arctic Ocean

Pacific Ocean
9
The Appalachian Mountains are __ of the Rocky Mountains.

north

south

east

west
10
Washington , D.C. is __ of Ottawa.

south

north

east

west
11
These winds are found in the middle latitudes between 30 and 60 degrees latitude.

Polar Easterlies

Trade Winds

Roaring Forties

Prevailing Westerlies
12
Approximately what portion of North America is covered by forests?

1/4

1/3

1/2

3/5
13
Which of the following is NOT a push factor that would cause a person to consider migrating to a new country?

volcanoes and earthquakes

a vineyard or crop blight

excessive rent payments

they are all push factors
14
Canada’s strong regionalism is mainly attributable to which of the following?

The collapse of the cod fishing industry

Large differences in natural resource distribution throughout the country

Continuous large natural resource discoveries

The logging industries adaptation of a more sustainable model
15
Which percentage of the world's lumber harvest goes to paper production?

10 percent

10 percent,

20 percent

25 percent

50 percent
16
According to the map, what states voted for the republican presidential candidate in 1996, 2000, 2004, and 2008?


Texas, Alaska, Michigan, and South Carolina

Texas, Alaska, South Carolina, and North Carolina

Alaska, Texas, Montana, and Idaho

California, Texas, Alaska, and New Hampshire
17
According to the map, what state can be found at 45º N, 120º W?


Washington

Oregon

Maine

Virginia
18
On the following map, #2 is identifying which state?


Washington

Oregon

California

Idaho
19
On the map, #1 is identifying which mountain system?


The Rocky Mountains

The Columbian Mountains

The Appalachian Mountains

The Sierra Nevada Mountains
20
On the map, #1 is identifying which body of water?

Hudson Bay

Lake Huron

Lake Michigan

Gulf of St. Lawrence
21
Which of the following factors helped make inland transportation and commerce possible in the United States?

The vast mineral deposits

Extremely fertile soils

The intricate river systems

Ample water from the snowmelts
22
Which of the following is not a resource the Appalachian Mountain range is well known for providing?

silver

coal

petroleum

iron
23
What is the biggest barrier to the use of renewable energy in the United States?

Reliability and consistency

Citizen opposition to negative environmental impact

Limited transmission capacity to deliver the energy to the consumer

Limited renewable resources
24
According to this world map of potential renewable energy, what can you infer about the potential of biomass energy compared to hydroelectricity in North America?


The potential for biomass energy is slightly greater than hydroelectricity

The potential for hydroelectricity is greater than biomass energy

The potential for hydroelectricity and biomass are the same

There is not enough data available to answer this question
25
Which of the following was the main benefit to the spread of disease in the New World for the colonists?

The colonists found open expanses of wilderness for the taking.

Colonists were toughened by the spread of disease because the diseases were from their own country

Wilderness areas populated by fewer animals due to death by disease

Prompted the start of medical schools in the Americas.
26
Which President was initially responsible for campaigning for a North American common market, leading to the passage of NAFTA?

George H.W. Bush

Bill Clinton

Ronald Reagan

Jimmy Carter
27
Why did President Obama oppose many free trade agreements?

benefits provided to big businesses, but workers are not protected

U.S. cannot maintain a competitive edge due to outsourcing

overall bad for the economy because they provide a false sense of success

insufficient environmental protections
28
Why is the music of the United States considered distinct and unique?

because the US is a mix of many cultures and languages

because the US has not had centuries for a musical tradition to evolve

because the US embraced much of the music of the Native Americans and the African slaves

because the US continues to evolve musicall
29
When did European Classical music take hold in the Americas?

during the Colonial period

during the early 20th century

during the Great Depression

during the Civil War years

Answer 1

Here are the answers to the statements and questions as you provided them:

1. **True** - The Mississippi-Missouri-Ohio river system is indeed the largest and most significant river system in North America.
2. **False** - Glaciers are still present and flow in some areas today, affecting landscapes.
3. **True** - The Homestead Act can be seen as a "pull" factor for migration to the U.S.
4. **True** - Desertification can occur due to both climate change and destructive land use practices.
5. **False** - Geography often involves understanding patterns and regularities in the locations of phenomena.
6. **Variable. It varies from temperate in the south to subarctic and arctic in the north.**
7. **Fjords** - These are long, narrow coastal valleys originally sculpted by glaciers.
8. **Pacific Ocean** - El Niño significantly affects climate in regions surrounding the Pacific Ocean.
9. **East** - The Appalachian Mountains are located east of the Rocky Mountains.
10. **North** - Washington, D.C. is north of Ottawa.
11. **Prevailing Westerlies** - These winds are typically found between 30 and 60 degrees latitude in the middle latitudes.
12. **1/3** - Approximately one-third of North America is covered by forests.
13. **They are all push factors** - All listed factors can push a person to migrate.
14. **Large differences in natural resource distribution throughout the country** - This creates regionalism in Canada.
15. **25 percent** - Approximately 25 percent of the world's lumber harvest goes to paper production.
16. **Alaska, Texas, Montana, and Idaho** - These states voted for the Republican candidate in those elections.
17. **Oregon** - The state at 45º N, 120º W is Oregon.
18. (Unable to answer without seeing the map to identify #2.)
19. (Unable to answer without seeing the map to identify #1.)
20. (Unable to answer without seeing the map to identify #1.)
21. **The intricate river systems** - They enabled transportation and commerce.
22. **Silver** - The Appalachian Mountains are not particularly known for silver.
23. **Reliability and consistency** - This is often considered the biggest barrier to renewable energy use.
24. **The potential for hydroelectricity is greater than biomass energy** - Generally inferred from renewable energy maps.
25. **The colonists found open expanses of wilderness for the taking.** - Disease decimated Native populations, making land easier to claim.
26. **George H.W. Bush** - He campaigned for a North American common market, paving the way for NAFTA.
27. **Benefits provided to big businesses, but workers are not protected** - This was a known concern for President Obama.
28. **Because the US is a mix of many cultures and languages** - This contributes to its unique music.
29. **During the Colonial period** - This is when European Classical music began to take hold in the Americas.

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