Question 1

Cities such as Atlanta and Charlotte are located in which North American physiographic region?

Accepted Answer

A) the Gulf Coast 
B) the Piedmont 
C) the Atlantic coastline 
D) the West 
E) the Rocky Mountains 
A) the Gulf Coast 
B) the Piedmont 
C) the Atlantic coastline 
D) the West 
E) the Rocky Mountains

Question 2

Which North American region was hit by Hurricane Sandy in October 2012?

Accepted Answer

A) the Appalachian Highlands 
B) the Gulf Coast 
C) the West 
D) the Ozark Mountains 
E) the Atlantic coastline 
A) the Appalachian Highlands 
B) the Gulf Coast 
C) the West 
D) the Ozark Mountains 
E) the Atlantic coastline

Question 3

Which of the following would be an example of urban gentrification?

Accepted Answer

A) the movement of young urban professionals from a major city like Minneapolis to a smaller nearby community, such as Mankato, in order to take advantage of lower housing costs 
B) the building of office parks and complexes along the periphery of a major city, such as Costa Mesa, located south of Los Angeles 
C) the displacement of low-income inner city residents so as to revitalize an inner city with new shopping, entertainment and office plazas, often taking advantage of historic urban architecture patterns, such as Pioneer Square in Seattle and the Inner Harbor of Baltimore 
D) an urban design movement which stresses high-density, mixed-use, pedestrian-scaled neighborhoods where residents are able to walk to work, school and shopping centers 
E) the movement of minority populations from the urban core into the suburbs 
A) the movement of young urban professionals from a major city like Minneapolis to a smaller nearby community, such as Mankato, in order to take advantage of lower housing costs 
B) the building of office parks and complexes along the periphery of a major city, such as Costa Mesa, located south of Los Angeles 
C) the displacement of low-income inner city residents so as to revitalize an inner city with new shopping, entertainment and office plazas, often taking advantage of historic urban architecture patterns, such as Pioneer Square in Seattle and the Inner Harbor of Baltimore 
D) an urban design movement which stresses high-density, mixed-use, pedestrian-scaled neighborhoods where residents are able to walk to work, school and shopping centers 
E) the movement of minority populations from the urban core into the suburbs

Question 4

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) In 1990, more than half of the population of the United States lived west of the Great Plains. 
B) By 1990, more than half of the population of the United States lived west of the Rocky Mountains. 
C) By 1990, more than half of the population of the United States lived west of the Grand Canyon. 
D) By 1990, more than half of the population of the United States lived west of the Mississippi River. 
E) By 1990, more than half of the population of the United States lived west of the Colorado River. 
A) In 1990, more than half of the population of the United States lived west of the Great Plains. 
B) By 1990, more than half of the population of the United States lived west of the Rocky Mountains. 
C) By 1990, more than half of the population of the United States lived west of the Grand Canyon. 
D) By 1990, more than half of the population of the United States lived west of the Mississippi River. 
E) By 1990, more than half of the population of the United States lived west of the Colorado River.

Question 5

What acquisition in 1803 nearly doubled the territorial size of the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Mexico 
B) Alaska 
C) Boundary Waters 
D) Hawaii 
E) Louisiana Purchase 
A) Mexico 
B) Alaska 
C) Boundary Waters 
D) Hawaii 
E) Louisiana Purchase

Question 6

Which of the following best describes sectoral transformation?

Accepted Answer

A) the process of an economic sector acquiring more connectivity via an increase in roads, canals and other means of transportation 
B) the transformation of one sector of American society into another racial, ethnic or linguistic entity 
C) the changing geography of location factors over time 
D) the evolution of a nation's labor force from one dependent upon primary sector activities into alternative sectors, such as manufacturing, services and information technology 
E) the transfer of economic products from one sector to another 
A) the process of an economic sector acquiring more connectivity via an increase in roads, canals and other means of transportation 
B) the transformation of one sector of American society into another racial, ethnic or linguistic entity 
C) the changing geography of location factors over time 
D) the evolution of a nation's labor force from one dependent upon primary sector activities into alternative sectors, such as manufacturing, services and information technology 
E) the transfer of economic products from one sector to another

Question 7

The dominant religion in the southeastern United States is

Accepted Answer

A) Catholicism 
B) Mormon (Church of Latter-Day Saints) 
C) Lutheranism 
D) Baptist 
E) Judaism 
A) Catholicism 
B) Mormon (Church of Latter-Day Saints) 
C) Lutheranism 
D) Baptist 
E) Judaism

Question 8

Which three states comprise over 50% of the Hispanic population of the USA?

Accepted Answer

A) California, Arizona and New Mexico 
B) California, Texas and Florida 
C) California, New York and New Jersey 
D) Texas, Florida and New York 
E) California, Illinois and New York 
A) California, Arizona and New Mexico 
B) California, Texas and Florida 
C) California, New York and New Jersey 
D) Texas, Florida and New York 
E) California, Illinois and New York

Question 9

When did the area shaded yellow come into existence in the American city?

Accepted Answer

A) the area in yellow is zoned for future urban growth in the 21st century 
B) pre-1888, prior to the advent of streetcars 
C) 1945 to present day, as freeways became a common urban feature 
D) between 1888 and 1920 when streetcars were heavily used 
E) 1920-1945 as the automobile became a common mode of transport 
A) the area in yellow is zoned for future urban growth in the 21st century 
B) pre-1888, prior to the advent of streetcars 
C) 1945 to present day, as freeways became a common urban feature 
D) between 1888 and 1920 when streetcars were heavily used 
E) 1920-1945 as the automobile became a common mode of transport

Question 10

Define sectoral transformation and then discuss its manifestation in North America. Please be certain to give an example of each of the four sectors.

Accepted Answer

Sectoral transformation is the shift of

Question 11

Which of the following is a pattern of North American population movements?

Accepted Answer

A) pan-metropolitan growth where urbanites move frequently between large cities such as New York, Chicago and Los Angeles 
B) an exodus of the Sunbelt 
C) urban-to-rural migration as a result of job opportunities in agriculture 
D) a movement from the Pacific to the Atlantic coastline 
E) the movement of African-Americans out of the South starting in the 20th century 
A) pan-metropolitan growth where urbanites move frequently between large cities such as New York, Chicago and Los Angeles 
B) an exodus of the Sunbelt 
C) urban-to-rural migration as a result of job opportunities in agriculture 
D) a movement from the Pacific to the Atlantic coastline 
E) the movement of African-Americans out of the South starting in the 20th century

Question 12

Quebec

Accepted Answer

A) is an English-speaking province of Canada 
B) tends to be wealthier on average than the rest of English-speaking Canada 
C) is an independent political entity which separated from Canada in 1995 
D) has long had an excellent relationship with the English majority in Canada 
E) is a French-speaking province of Canada which has failed to gain independence 
A) is an English-speaking province of Canada 
B) tends to be wealthier on average than the rest of English-speaking Canada 
C) is an independent political entity which separated from Canada in 1995 
D) has long had an excellent relationship with the English majority in Canada 
E) is a French-speaking province of Canada which has failed to gain independence

Question 13

The majority of the southeastern United States is located in which climate zone?

Accepted Answer

A) subtropical desert 
B) humid subtropical 
C) Mediterranean 
D) tropical savanna 
E) subarctic 
A) subtropical desert 
B) humid subtropical 
C) Mediterranean 
D) tropical savanna 
E) subarctic

Question 14

During Phase 4 of migration to the United States (1920-1970), where did the majority of immigrants come from?

Accepted Answer

A) England and Africa 
B) Ireland and Germany 
C) Southern and Eastern Europe 
D) Canada and Latin America 
E) Latin America and Asia 
A) England and Africa 
B) Ireland and Germany 
C) Southern and Eastern Europe 
D) Canada and Latin America 
E) Latin America and Asia

Question 15

Which nation accounts for more than 30% of the international student population in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) India 
B) Mexico 
C) China 
D) Iran 
E) Canada 
A) India 
B) Mexico 
C) China 
D) Iran 
E) Canada

Question 16

What employment sector is identified with information processing?

Accepted Answer

A) primary 
B) secondary 
C) tertiary 
D) quaternary 
E) quintenary 
A) primary 
B) secondary 
C) tertiary 
D) quaternary 
E) quintenary

Question 17

What economic activity brings in much-needed income to Native Americans while challenging their traditional lifestyles?

Accepted Answer

A) gambling casinos 
B) automobile assembly plants 
C) storage of radioactive waste from nuclear power plants 
D) sweatshops 
E) All of the answer choices are correct. 
A) gambling casinos 
B) automobile assembly plants 
C) storage of radioactive waste from nuclear power plants 
D) sweatshops 
E) All of the answer choices are correct.

Question 18

What employment sector is identified with services?

Accepted Answer

A) primary 
B) secondary 
C) tertiary 
D) quaternary 
E) quintenary 
A) primary 
B) secondary 
C) tertiary 
D) quaternary 
E) quintenary

Question 19

During Phase 3 of migration to the U.S. (1870-1920), where did the majority of immigrants come from?

Accepted Answer

A) England and Africa 
B) Ireland and Germany 
C) Southern and Eastern Europe 
D) Canada and Latin America 
E) Latin America and Asia 
A) England and Africa 
B) Ireland and Germany 
C) Southern and Eastern Europe 
D) Canada and Latin America 
E) Latin America and Asia

Question 20

The Bevo Mill neighborhood in south St. Louis has been hailed as an immigrant success story. Compose an essay as to how this formerly blighted neighborhood has been successfully transformed by immigrants.

Accepted Answer

The Bevo Mill neighborhood has been tran

Cities such as Atlanta and Charlotte are located in which North American physiographic region?

Which North American region was hit by Hurricane Sandy in October 2012?

Which of the following would be an example of urban gentrification?

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

What acquisition in 1803 nearly doubled the territorial size of the United States?

Which of the following best describes sectoral transformation?

The dominant religion in the southeastern United States is

Which three states comprise over 50% of the Hispanic population of the USA?

When did the area shaded yellow come into existence in the American city?

Define sectoral transformation and then discuss its manifestation in North America. Please be certain to give an example of each of the four sectors.

Which of the following is a pattern of North American population movements?

Quebec

The majority of the southeastern United States is located in which climate zone?

During Phase 4 of migration to the United States (1920-1970), where did the majority of immigrants come from?

Which nation accounts for more than 30% of the international student population in the United States?

What employment sector is identified with information processing?

What economic activity brings in much-needed income to Native Americans while challenging their traditional lifestyles?

What employment sector is identified with services?

During Phase 3 of migration to the U.S. (1870-1920), where did the majority of immigrants come from?

The Bevo Mill neighborhood in south St. Louis has been hailed as an immigrant success story. Compose an essay as to how this formerly blighted neighborhood has been successfully transformed by immigrants.

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Exam 3: North America

Cities such as Atlanta and Charlotte are located in which North American physiographic region?

Which North American region was hit by Hurricane Sandy in October 2012?

Which of the following would be an example of urban gentrification?

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

What acquisition in 1803 nearly doubled the territorial size of the United States?

Which of the following best describes sectoral transformation?

The dominant religion in the southeastern United States is

Which three states comprise over 50% of the Hispanic population of the USA?

When did the area shaded yellow come into existence in the American city?

Define sectoral transformation and then discuss its manifestation in North America. Please be certain to give an example of each of the four sectors.

Which of the following is a pattern of North American population movements?

Quebec

The majority of the southeastern United States is located in which climate zone?

During Phase 4 of migration to the United States (1920-1970), where did the majority of immigrants come from?

Which nation accounts for more than 30% of the international student population in the United States?

What employment sector is identified with information processing?

What economic activity brings in much-needed income to Native Americans while challenging their traditional lifestyles?

What employment sector is identified with services?

During Phase 3 of migration to the U.S. (1870-1920), where did the majority of immigrants come from?

The Bevo Mill neighborhood in south St. Louis has been hailed as an immigrant success story. Compose an essay as to how this formerly blighted neighborhood has been successfully transformed by immigrants.

Concepts of World Geography

Physical Geography and the Environment

Latin America

The Caribbean

Sub-Saharan Africa

Southwest Asia and North Africa

Europe

The Russian Domain

Central Asia

East Asia

South Asia

Southeast Asia

Australia and Oceania

Filters