Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the patterns of North American population movements?

Accepted Answer

A)  the trend westward 
B)  the growth of the Sunbelt 
C)  the movement of blacks out of the South 
D)  the exclusion of minorities from inner cities 
E)  rural-to-urban migration 
A)  the trend westward 
B)  the growth of the Sunbelt 
C)  the movement of blacks out of the South 
D)  the exclusion of minorities from inner cities 
E)  rural-to-urban migration

Question 2

Settlement landscapes of North American cities are characterized by rural decentralization,in which small towns sprawl in all directions and suburbs take on many of the characteristics of small towns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

North America has successfully closed the gender gap in differential pay in the last decade.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The process in which immigrants are absorbed by the larger host society is called cultural assimilation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Canada has a French cultural homeland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Discsuss the differences between a federal and unitary form of government and indicate which of the two is practiced in Canada and the United States.

Accepted Answer

A federal form of government is one in w

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding migration and settlement of African Americans in the United States is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  In 1900, about half of African Americans lived in the South; today about 90% of them live there. 
B)  In 1900, about half of African Americans lived in the South; today that figure remains the same. 
C)  In 1900, more than 90% of African Americans lived in the South; today that figure remains the same. 
D)  In 1900, more than 70% of African Americans lived in the South; today about one-third of them live there. 
E)  In 1900, more than 90% of African Americans lived in the South; today only about half of them live there. 
A)  In 1900, about half of African Americans lived in the South; today about 90% of them live there. 
B)  In 1900, about half of African Americans lived in the South; today that figure remains the same. 
C)  In 1900, more than 90% of African Americans lived in the South; today that figure remains the same. 
D)  In 1900, more than 70% of African Americans lived in the South; today about one-third of them live there. 
E)  In 1900, more than 90% of African Americans lived in the South; today only about half of them live there.

Question 8

The projected increase of the Hispanic population in the U.S.over the next 25 years will most likely be fueled by

Accepted Answer

A)  increased immigration from Mexico. 
B)  consistent immigration from Cuba. 
C)  internal migration within the U.S. 
D)  births to Hispanics already living in the U.S. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  increased immigration from Mexico. 
B)  consistent immigration from Cuba. 
C)  internal migration within the U.S. 
D)  births to Hispanics already living in the U.S. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 9

The United States consumes about how many times as much oil as it produces?

Accepted Answer

A)  one-half 
B)  equal 
C)  twice 
D)  triple 
E)  four times 
A)  one-half 
B)  equal 
C)  twice 
D)  triple 
E)  four times

Question 10

Using examples,please explain how natural hazards in North America have been magnified by the economic affluence of the region's population.

Accepted Answer

Natural hazards in North America have be

Question 11

During what period of time has the Sunbelt region of the United States grown most quickly?

Accepted Answer

A)  1970-present 
B)  1950-1970 
C)  1930-1950 
D)  1910-1930 
E)  1890-1910 
A)  1970-present 
B)  1950-1970 
C)  1930-1950 
D)  1910-1930 
E)  1890-1910

Question 12

Which North American region features mountain-building,alpine glaciation,and erosion?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Write an essay in which you first discuss the three main stages of settlement of North America and then discussion of migration patterns within the United States.

Accepted Answer

The settlement of North America can be d

Question 14

Which language may soon surpass English as the leading global language of Internet users?

Accepted Answer

A)  Japanese 
B)  Spanish 
C)  Hindi 
D)  Mandarin 
E)  Arabic 
A)  Japanese 
B)  Spanish 
C)  Hindi 
D)  Mandarin 
E)  Arabic

Question 15

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 16

Almost half of U.S.Hispanics live in this state.

Accepted Answer

A)  California 
B)  Texas 
C)  Arizona 
D)  New Mexico 
E)  Nevada 
A)  California 
B)  Texas 
C)  Arizona 
D)  New Mexico 
E)  Nevada

Question 17

The major manufacturing regions in the U.S.are found in Megalopolis,the Midwest,Sunbelt,and West Coast.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Today what percentage of the North American population is urban?

Accepted Answer

A)  90 
B)  80 
C)  70 
D)  60 
E)  50 
A)  90 
B)  80 
C)  70 
D)  60 
E)  50

Which of the following is NOT one of the patterns of North American population movements?

Settlement landscapes of North American cities are characterized by rural decentralization,in which small towns sprawl in all directions and suburbs take on many of the characteristics of small towns.

North America has successfully closed the gender gap in differential pay in the last decade.

The process in which immigrants are absorbed by the larger host society is called cultural assimilation.

Canada has a French cultural homeland.

Discsuss the differences between a federal and unitary form of government and indicate which of the two is practiced in Canada and the United States.

Which of the following statements regarding migration and settlement of African Americans in the United States is most accurate?

The projected increase of the Hispanic population in the U.S.over the next 25 years will most likely be fueled by

The United States consumes about how many times as much oil as it produces?

Using examples,please explain how natural hazards in North America have been magnified by the economic affluence of the region's population.

During what period of time has the Sunbelt region of the United States grown most quickly?

Which North American region features mountain-building,alpine glaciation,and erosion?

Write an essay in which you first discuss the three main stages of settlement of North America and then discussion of migration patterns within the United States.

Which language may soon surpass English as the leading global language of Internet users?

What employment sector is identified with information processing?

Almost half of U.S.Hispanics live in this state.

The major manufacturing regions in the U.S.are found in Megalopolis,the Midwest,Sunbelt,and West Coast.

Today what percentage of the North American population is urban?

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Exam 3: North America

Which of the following is NOT one of the patterns of North American population movements?

Settlement landscapes of North American cities are characterized by rural decentralization,in which small towns sprawl in all directions and suburbs take on many of the characteristics of small towns.

North America has successfully closed the gender gap in differential pay in the last decade.

The process in which immigrants are absorbed by the larger host society is called cultural assimilation.

Canada has a French cultural homeland.

Discsuss the differences between a federal and unitary form of government and indicate which of the two is practiced in Canada and the United States.

Which of the following statements regarding migration and settlement of African Americans in the United States is most accurate?

The projected increase of the Hispanic population in the U.S.over the next 25 years will most likely be fueled by

The United States consumes about how many times as much oil as it produces?

Using examples,please explain how natural hazards in North America have been magnified by the economic affluence of the region's population.

During what period of time has the Sunbelt region of the United States grown most quickly?

Which North American region features mountain-building,alpine glaciation,and erosion?

Write an essay in which you first discuss the three main stages of settlement of North America and then discussion of migration patterns within the United States.

Which language may soon surpass English as the leading global language of Internet users?

What employment sector is identified with information processing?

Almost half of U.S.Hispanics live in this state.

The major manufacturing regions in the U.S.are found in Megalopolis,the Midwest,Sunbelt,and West Coast.

Today what percentage of the North American population is urban?

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