Question 1

Between 1820 and 1870,the majority of immigrants to the United States came from what world region?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asia 
B)  Latin America 
C)  Southern and Eastern Europe 
D)  Africa 
E)  Northern and Western Europe 
A)  Asia 
B)  Latin America 
C)  Southern and Eastern Europe 
D)  Africa 
E)  Northern and Western Europe

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a reason why U.S.citizens have migrated to the Sunbelt South?

Accepted Answer

A)  government incentives 
B)  expanding economy 
C)  modest living costs 
D)  attractive recreational opportunities 
E)  adoption of air conditioning 
A)  government incentives 
B)  expanding economy 
C)  modest living costs 
D)  attractive recreational opportunities 
E)  adoption of air conditioning

Question 3

Which North American region is complex,and is made up of drowned river valleys,bays,swamps,and low barrier islands?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

During which era of the Historical Evolution of the U.S.City did more decentralized settlement along commuter routes develop,in some cases as far away as 40-60 miles from downtown?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pedestrian/Horsecar era 
B)  Electric Streetcar era 
C)  Automobile era 
D)  Freeway era 
E)  Internet era 
A)  Pedestrian/Horsecar era 
B)  Electric Streetcar era 
C)  Automobile era 
D)  Freeway era 
E)  Internet era

Question 5

South of the Great Lakes,the growing season is

Accepted Answer

A)  relatively long. 
B)  relatively short. 
C)  about the same as the northern Great lakes region. 
D)  not good for agriculture. 
E)  very short. 
A)  relatively long. 
B)  relatively short. 
C)  about the same as the northern Great lakes region. 
D)  not good for agriculture. 
E)  very short.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Canada is slightly smaller in land area than the United States, and its population is only about 10% that of the United States. 
B)  Canada is slightly smaller in land area than the United States, and its population is only about 20% that of the United States. 
C)  Canada is slightly larger in land area than the United States, but its population is only about 20% that of the United States. 
D)  Canada is slightly larger in land area than the United States, but its population is only about 10% that of the United States. 
E)  The United States and Canada have almost exactly the same land area, but the population of the United States is double that of Canada. 
A)  Canada is slightly smaller in land area than the United States, and its population is only about 10% that of the United States. 
B)  Canada is slightly smaller in land area than the United States, and its population is only about 20% that of the United States. 
C)  Canada is slightly larger in land area than the United States, but its population is only about 20% that of the United States. 
D)  Canada is slightly larger in land area than the United States, but its population is only about 10% that of the United States. 
E)  The United States and Canada have almost exactly the same land area, but the population of the United States is double that of Canada.

Question 7

Many city planners and developers are involved in ________,an urban design movement stressing higher-density,mixed-use,pedestrian-scaled neighborhoods where residents can walk to work,school,and entertainment

Accepted Answer

A)  streetcar suburbs 
B)  counterurbanism 
C)  gentrification 
D)  new urbanism 
E)  influence zones 
A)  streetcar suburbs 
B)  counterurbanism 
C)  gentrification 
D)  new urbanism 
E)  influence zones

Question 8

Which of the following "decisively shaped the evolution of the city in the United States"?

Accepted Answer

A)  city planning agencies 
B)  climate 
C)  demographics 
D)  transportation 
E)  precipitation 
A)  city planning agencies 
B)  climate 
C)  demographics 
D)  transportation 
E)  precipitation

Question 9

Settlement landscapes of North American cities are characterized by ________,in which metropolitan areas sprawl in all directions and suburbs take on many of the characteristics of traditional downtowns

Accepted Answer

A)  hierarchical diffusion 
B)  centripetal forces 
C)  gentrification 
D)  counterurbanization 
E)  urban decentralization 
A)  hierarchical diffusion 
B)  centripetal forces 
C)  gentrification 
D)  counterurbanization 
E)  urban decentralization

Question 10

Cultural geographers estimate Native American populations in 1500 c.e.at 13.2 million for the continental United States and another 11.2 million for Canada,Alaska,Hawaii,and Greenland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

North America is a net exporter of petroleum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Baton Rouge was by far the largest urban area in the path of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Today in North America,many of the key internationally connected corporate offices,industrial complexes,and entertainment facilities are located

Accepted Answer

A)  in center cities. 
B)  in rural areas. 
C)  offshore. 
D)  in suburbs. 
E)  in primate cities. 
A)  in center cities. 
B)  in rural areas. 
C)  offshore. 
D)  in suburbs. 
E)  in primate cities.

Question 15

What do we call the situation wherein metropolitan areas sprawl in all directions and suburbs take on many of the characteristics of traditional downtowns?

Accepted Answer

A)  counterurbanization 
B)  concentric zones model 
C)  urban realms model 
D)  edge cities 
E)  urban decentralization 
A)  counterurbanization 
B)  concentric zones model 
C)  urban realms model 
D)  edge cities 
E)  urban decentralization

Question 16

Vegetation dominated by tall native grasslands,short grasses,or scrub vegetation in North America is called prairie.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

During which era of the Historical Evolution of the U.S.City did the city first develop a star-shaped pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pedestrian/Horsecar era 
B)  Electric Streetcar era 
C)  Automobile era 
D)  Freeway era 
E)  Internet era 
A)  Pedestrian/Horsecar era 
B)  Electric Streetcar era 
C)  Automobile era 
D)  Freeway era 
E)  Internet era

Question 18

The Gulf Coast of North American regions faces the annual threat of hurricanes in the summer and fall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Cultural geographers estimate that Native American populations in 1500 c.e.at ________ for the continental United States and another 1.2 million for Canada,Alaska,Hawaii,and Greenland

Accepted Answer

A)  2.8 million 
B)  3.2 million 
C)  4.2 million 
D)  5.5 million 
E)  8 million 
A)  2.8 million 
B)  3.2 million 
C)  4.2 million 
D)  5.5 million 
E)  8 million

Question 20

Discuss the intimate geopolitical relationship between the United States and Canada.Be certain to discuss such issues as trade and mutual cooperation,as well as political conflicts between these two nations.

Accepted Answer

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Between 1820 and 1870,the majority of immigrants to the United States came from what world region?

Which of the following is NOT a reason why U.S.citizens have migrated to the Sunbelt South?

Which North American region is complex,and is made up of drowned river valleys,bays,swamps,and low barrier islands?

During which era of the Historical Evolution of the U.S.City did more decentralized settlement along commuter routes develop,in some cases as far away as 40-60 miles from downtown?

South of the Great Lakes,the growing season is

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Many city planners and developers are involved in ________,an urban design movement stressing higher-density,mixed-use,pedestrian-scaled neighborhoods where residents can walk to work,school,and entertainment

Which of the following "decisively shaped the evolution of the city in the United States"?

Settlement landscapes of North American cities are characterized by ________,in which metropolitan areas sprawl in all directions and suburbs take on many of the characteristics of traditional downtowns

Cultural geographers estimate Native American populations in 1500 c.e.at 13.2 million for the continental United States and another 11.2 million for Canada,Alaska,Hawaii,and Greenland.

North America is a net exporter of petroleum.

Baton Rouge was by far the largest urban area in the path of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Today in North America,many of the key internationally connected corporate offices,industrial complexes,and entertainment facilities are located

What do we call the situation wherein metropolitan areas sprawl in all directions and suburbs take on many of the characteristics of traditional downtowns?

Vegetation dominated by tall native grasslands,short grasses,or scrub vegetation in North America is called prairie.

During which era of the Historical Evolution of the U.S.City did the city first develop a star-shaped pattern?

The Gulf Coast of North American regions faces the annual threat of hurricanes in the summer and fall.

Cultural geographers estimate that Native American populations in 1500 c.e.at ________ for the continental United States and another 1.2 million for Canada,Alaska,Hawaii,and Greenland

Discuss the intimate geopolitical relationship between the United States and Canada.Be certain to discuss such issues as trade and mutual cooperation,as well as political conflicts between these two nations.

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Exam 3: North America

Between 1820 and 1870,the majority of immigrants to the United States came from what world region?

Which of the following is NOT a reason why U.S.citizens have migrated to the Sunbelt South?

Which North American region is complex,and is made up of drowned river valleys,bays,swamps,and low barrier islands?

During which era of the Historical Evolution of the U.S.City did more decentralized settlement along commuter routes develop,in some cases as far away as 40-60 miles from downtown?

South of the Great Lakes,the growing season is

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Many city planners and developers are involved in ________,an urban design movement stressing higher-density,mixed-use,pedestrian-scaled neighborhoods where residents can walk to work,school,and entertainment

Which of the following "decisively shaped the evolution of the city in the United States"?

Settlement landscapes of North American cities are characterized by ________,in which metropolitan areas sprawl in all directions and suburbs take on many of the characteristics of traditional downtowns

Cultural geographers estimate Native American populations in 1500 c.e.at 13.2 million for the continental United States and another 11.2 million for Canada,Alaska,Hawaii,and Greenland.

North America is a net exporter of petroleum.

Baton Rouge was by far the largest urban area in the path of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Today in North America,many of the key internationally connected corporate offices,industrial complexes,and entertainment facilities are located

What do we call the situation wherein metropolitan areas sprawl in all directions and suburbs take on many of the characteristics of traditional downtowns?

Vegetation dominated by tall native grasslands,short grasses,or scrub vegetation in North America is called prairie.

During which era of the Historical Evolution of the U.S.City did the city first develop a star-shaped pattern?

The Gulf Coast of North American regions faces the annual threat of hurricanes in the summer and fall.

Cultural geographers estimate that Native American populations in 1500 c.e.at ________ for the continental United States and another 1.2 million for Canada,Alaska,Hawaii,and Greenland

Discuss the intimate geopolitical relationship between the United States and Canada.Be certain to discuss such issues as trade and mutual cooperation,as well as political conflicts between these two nations.

Globalization and Diversity

Changing Global 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