Question 1

The Acadians of Louisiana share a common language with the Inuits of Nunavut.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

-Identify the environmental problems in North America,then discuss the role of affluence in creating these problems.

Accepted Answer

The answer should include discussion of shared resources, including the Great Lakes and fishers on both the east and west coasts. In addition, the answer should discuss the important point that these countries are each other's largest trade partners.

Question 3

What are new suburbs called that include shopping centers,industry,office,and entertainment activities,but are less connected to the central city,and more connected to other suburban centers?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Where is Megalopolis located?

Accepted Answer

A)  Midwestern United States, from St. Louis to Cincinnati 
B)  East Coast of the United States, from Boston to Washington, D.C. 
C)  The intermountain west of the United States, from Salt Lake City to Denver 
D)  Texas, from Houston to San Antonio 
E)  West Coast of United States, from Portland to Seattle 
A)  Midwestern United States, from St. Louis to Cincinnati 
B)  East Coast of the United States, from Boston to Washington, D.C. 
C)  The intermountain west of the United States, from Salt Lake City to Denver 
D)  Texas, from Houston to San Antonio 
E)  West Coast of United States, from Portland to Seattle

Question 5

Discuss the close 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

The answer should include discussion of

Question 6

During the fourth Phase 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 7

Which of the following reflects growing environmental awareness in North America?

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer farms that are larger in size 
B)  the selective removal of dams 
C)  heavy reliance on pesticides and herbicides in industrial agriculture 
D)  government incentives for coal as a primary energy source 
E)  the over-pumping of water for irrigation from the Ogallala Aquifer 
A)  fewer farms that are larger in size 
B)  the selective removal of dams 
C)  heavy reliance on pesticides and herbicides in industrial agriculture 
D)  government incentives for coal as a primary energy source 
E)  the over-pumping of water for irrigation from the Ogallala Aquifer

Question 8

Which territory is home to the Inuit people and is the most recently formed Canadian territory?

Accepted Answer

A)  British Columbia 
B)  Newfoundland 
C)  Prince Edward Island 
D)  Greenland 
E)  Nunavut 
A)  British Columbia 
B)  Newfoundland 
C)  Prince Edward Island 
D)  Greenland 
E)  Nunavut

Question 9

During the third Phase 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 10

Following the arrival of Europeans to the North American continent what happened to the Native American population?

Accepted Answer

A)  They began trading with the Europeans and benefited economically. 
B)  European diseases and disruptions reduced their numbers by more than 90%. 
C)  They migrated to better land in the interior of North America. 
D)  The European educational system transformed their way of life, enabling them to benefit from early globalization. 
E)  They continued as before, having little contact with European immigrants. 
A)  They began trading with the Europeans and benefited economically. 
B)  European diseases and disruptions reduced their numbers by more than 90%. 
C)  They migrated to better land in the interior of North America. 
D)  The European educational system transformed their way of life, enabling them to benefit from early globalization. 
E)  They continued as before, having little contact with European immigrants.

Question 11

Demographers predict that by the year 2050 __________ number of people will live in the North American Region?

Accepted Answer

A)  270 million 
B)  464 million 
C)  423 million 
D)  552 million 
E)  1 billion 
A)  270 million 
B)  464 million 
C)  423 million 
D)  552 million 
E)  1 billion

Question 12

During the first Phase of migration to the United States (1800-1820),where did the majority of immigrants come from?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Cities were compact,usually about 3-4 miles in diameter,during which era of the Historical Evolution of the U.S.City?

Accepted Answer

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

The Acadians of Louisiana share a common language with the Inuits of Nunavut.

-Identify the environmental problems in North America,then discuss the role of affluence in creating these problems.

What are new suburbs called that include shopping centers,industry,office,and entertainment activities,but are less connected to the central city,and more connected to other suburban centers?

Where is Megalopolis located?

Discuss the close 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.

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

Which of the following reflects growing environmental awareness in North America?

Which territory is home to the Inuit people and is the most recently formed Canadian territory?

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

Following the arrival of Europeans to the North American continent what happened to the Native American population?

Demographers predict that by the year 2050 __________ number of people will live in the North American Region?

During the first Phase of migration to the United States (1800-1820),where did the majority of immigrants come from?

Cities were compact,usually about 3-4 miles in diameter,during which era of the Historical Evolution of the U.S.City?

Concepts of World Geography

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

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Exam 3: North America

The Acadians of Louisiana share a common language with the Inuits of Nunavut.

-Identify the environmental problems in North America,then discuss the role of affluence in creating these problems.

What are new suburbs called that include shopping centers,industry,office,and entertainment activities,but are less connected to the central city,and more connected to other suburban centers?

Where is Megalopolis located?

Discuss the close 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.

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

Which of the following reflects growing environmental awareness in North America?

Which territory is home to the Inuit people and is the most recently formed Canadian territory?

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

Following the arrival of Europeans to the North American continent what happened to the Native American population?

Demographers predict that by the year 2050 __________ number of people will live in the North American Region?

During the first Phase of migration to the United States (1800-1820),where did the majority of immigrants come from?

Cities were compact,usually about 3-4 miles in diameter,during which era of the Historical Evolution of the U.S.City?

Concepts of World Geography

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