US & Canada TEST & QUIZ LUOA 8th Grade Module 4 Week 8

Mississippi River

Provides fresh water and irrigation for the many states that border its banks

Atlantic Ocean

Second-largest ocean in the world, separating the Americas from Africa and the Eurasian landmass.

Arctic Ocean

Smallest and shallowest ocean in the entire world.

The introduction of the automobile in the United States encouraged the creation of what American cultural landscape?

Suburbs

Which of the following was the bloodiest war in United States history and fundamentally altered the nation?

The American Civil War

What landform is located in the eastern portion of the United States and extend from nearly the Gulf of Mexico in the south to Canada in the north?

The Appalachian Mountains.

Canada's ten provinces and three territories are divided into what five territories?

The Atlantic Provinces, the Core Provinces, the Prairie Provinces, the West Coast, and the Northern Territories.

Which of the following were major people groups that initially settled Canada? (choose all that apply) French Germans Scots English

The French, Scots, and the English

What conference established Canada as a self-governing dominion of the British Empire?

The Quebec Conference

Which mountain chain is the longest mountain chain?

The Rockies.

What two nations have the longest unfortified border in the world?

The United States and Canada

Cultural Landscapes in US and Canada

United States Capitol Golden Gate Bridge Washington Monument Rural, Suburban, and Urban Landscapes Highways Parliament Hill CN Tower

The largest stock exchange in the world, the New York Stock Exchange, is located on __________.

Wall Street

Major Cities of the United States

Washington D.C. -- US Capital New York City -- One of the world's largest and most developed cities Chicago -- Represents the American movement to the West, also known as the Windy City Los Angeles -- One of America's largest cities but has a lot of smog Houston -- Largest City in the State

What cultural site was built to honor America's first president?

Washington Monument

What is the adult literacy rate in the United States?

99%

The Great Plains

A broad expanse of flat land located between the Rockies and the Mississippi River.

Canadian Shield

A large area of Canada comprised of exposed rock.

High Latitude Climates

Alaska and most of Canada lie in this climate. These areas have subarctic and even tundra conditions.

Continental Divide

An immense network of mountain ranges that run from the Bering Strait in the far north all the way to the southern tip of South America.

Which of the following technologies had the greatest effect on American culture?

Automobiles

Warm, dry climates

Between the Pacific Mountain Ranges and the Rockies

Gulf of Mexico

Borders the southern states of Texas, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida. Many rivers, including the Mississippi River and the Rio Grande, empty into here

What site demonstrates the engineering capability of Canada?

CN Tower

Explain when Canada gained its full independence

Canada gained its full independence between World War I and World War II, when Great Britain recognized it as an equal nation.

West Coast of Canada

Consists solely of the province of British Columbia.

Interior Climates

Contain mostly moderate climates in the center of US, and the Great Plains sometimes experience Supercells

US & Canadian Natural Resources

Forestry, Water, Minerals, Forest Fuels, and Arable Land

Atlantic Coastal Plain

Has many marshlands and swamps and is located in the southeastern United States, including most of Florida

Northeast Region of the United States

Includes the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Most of the Northeast has cooler temperatures.

Cultural Characteristics of the US and Canada

Language, Religion, Arts, and Government

Greenland

Largest island on the planet; located in North America, but it is a self-governing region of the European nation of Denmark.

Pacific Ocean

Largest ocean on the planet, covering nearly half the planet's surface; contains the Marianna Trench and the Ring of Fire.

Which of the following are the two most populous cities in Canada? (choose two) Montreal Toronto Ottawa Quebec City

Montreal and Toronto

Core Provinces of Canada

Most populous Canadian region, includes Quebec and Ontario.

Corporations that operate in more than one country are called _______________.

Multinational Corporations

What trade agreement eliminated or reduced trade barriers between Mexico, the United States, and Canada?

NAFTA (North American Federal Trade Agreement)

Which of the following are natural resources that the United States and Canada are lacking? Fossil Fuels Arable Land Forestry Minerals None of the Above

None of the above

Colorado River

One of the principal rivers of the American southwest, flows from the Rockies southwards to the Gulf of California, the ends of the river have dried up because of overuse and over-reliance.

In Canada, the influx of immigrants and the weakening of the confederation of provinces has led to ____________.

a struggle for self-identity

What are goods or services that represent a country's heritage and culture?

cultural exports

The United States and Canada have __________ economies that have multiple kinds of economic activity.

diversified

The fact that the United States has the longest road system of any developed nation shows that the country has a _________________.

highly developed infrastructure

_______________ refers to the organizational structures and facilities that allow a society to operate.

infrastructure

Interior Lowlands

located in the north central United States, near the states of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. This area has a wetter climate than the Great Plains, which makes it especially suitable for farming.

The United States and Canada are _____________ due to extensive immigration.

multicultural

In recent decades, the United States has moved away from industry and moved to a __________ economy, in which high-tech and service industries replace traditional industries.

postindustrial

Cultural Landscape

refers to the combined works of nature and of man.

Islands in the US & Canada include:

The Hawaiian Islands, the Aleutian Islands, and Greenland.

West Region of the United States

Includes the states of New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, California, Alaska, and Hawaii. These states are located in or to the west of the Continental Divide. During the nineteenth century, many Americans moved to this region in search of new opportunities.

Midwest Region of the United States

Includes the states of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Many of these states reside on the Great Plains and the Interior Lowlands. These states have extremely productive agriculture and generate much of the United States' agricultural production.

South Region of the United States

Includes the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, and Maryland.

In one or two sentences, explain how having highly diversified economies benefit the United States and Canada.

It makes the United States and Canada better protected from downturns in demand or production.

In one sentence, explain what it means that Canada and the United States have a high literacy rate among adults.

It means that most of the adults in these two countries know how to read.

Why was NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) created?

It was created as a defensive alliance against communist expansion.

Niagara Falls

Located directly on the border between the United States and Canada, this is a system of three waterfalls that separate Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. One of the three falls, Horseshoe Falls, is the most powerful waterfall in North America by discharge.

St. Lawrence River

Located in eastern Canada and originates from the drainage of the Great Lakes, forms a portion of the international boundary between Canada and the United States.

Hudson Bay

Located in northeastern Canada, used for commercial trading.

Prairie Provinces of Canada

Located in the center of Canada and include Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. These provinces lie in the continuation of the Great Plains and as such are used for agricultural purposes. Like the Great Plains in the United States, this province experiences tornadoes and extreme temperature shifts during the year.

The Hawaiian Islands

Located in the center of the Pacific Ocean, this state is the most recent state admitted to the United States. The Islands were formed by volcanic activity. The United States annexed the islands in 1898 to use as a coal station for ships traveling across the Pacific Ocean.

Atlantic Provinces of Canada

Located in the eastern portion of the country along the Atlantic coast. Consists of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Mackenzie River

Located in the far northwest of Canada, it flows from its origin point at Great Slave Lake northwest to the Arctic Ocean. The river flows mostly through the Northwest Territory of Canada and has been an important source of transportation and freshwater for the native Inuit people of Canada.

Rio Grande

Located in the south-central portion of the United States. The river originates in the Rockies and flows southeast to the Gulf of Mexico.

Warm, wet climates

Located mainly in the southeastern United States. The Florida Everglades and the marshlands of the American South are examples of this climate.

Other Cultural Characteristics of the US and Canada

Longest Unfortified Border Influence of the Automobile Struggle for Self Identity Population Distribution and Culture

Which of the following is true about agriculture in the US and Canada? The United States is one of the largest exporters of food in the world. The United States has very little arable land. Canada has very little arable land. Canada has good land for growing tobacco and cotton but not wheat or other grains.

The United States is one of the largest exporters of food in the world.

In which war did Canada fight against the United States?

The War of 1812

Coastal Climates

The coasts of the United States, Canada, and lower Alaska have a marine coastal climate (also called oceanic climate) due to the prevalence of ocean air currents and the Pacific Coastal Ranges.

Which of the following is true about the economies of the United States and Canada?

The disparity of incomes in these nations is among the largest in the world.

The Great Lakes

The largest freshwater lakes by area and the second by volume. The lakes drain to the Atlantic Ocean through the St. Lawrence River. Due to climate and winds, they behave more like inland seas than they do normal lakes.

Northern Territories

The least populous area of Canada. Located in the northwestern portion of the country, this territory includes Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon.

Where are the Rocky Mountains located in?

They are located to the west

Supercells

Thunderstorms that have a rotating updraft—these often lead to tornadoes.

Major Cities of Canada

Toronto -- Largest Canadian City, located in Ontario Montreal -- Largest City in Quebec and Second-Largest City in the country Ottawa -- Capital of Canada in Ontario Quebec City -- Capital of Quebec Vancouver -- Largest City of the West Coast Region of Canada

True or False: America does not have an official language

True