World Geography Unit 2 Chapter 5 Lesson 2 Homework Questions

What factors influence population patterns in the United States?

Factors that influence the population patterns of the United States include the services of a particular area, for example the Northeast and Great Lakes regions are densely populated because they are the historical centers of industry and commerce. Also, the climate of certain areas can attract different people to them, which influences the population patterns. Lastly, U.S. population clusters lie in coastal areas with strong economies linked to world trade. So areas located near megalopolises or other world trade links will have a greater population than an area that does not have one

How has immigration influenced the culture of the United States?

Immigration has influenced the culture of the United States through contributing to the country's diverse religious beliefs that they have brought over from other countries, the changing family and status of women, the variety of different cultural arts that have spread to the United States through immigration, and the traditional food from other countries that are now a part of American culture

How is the U.S. economy an important part of the global community?

The U.S.. economy is an important part of the global economy due to the fact that the U.S. economy is a free market economy which has created great economic power. The country's wealth is due to universal education, technology, innovation, abundant natural resources, high agricultural output, and highly developed industries. The United States' economic power and financial system are great importances to the global community. The United States' exports in ideas and concepts make the U.S. economy an important part of the global community.

What important event occurred in 2008?

There was a housing crash in the market, which lead to great recession due to the foreclosures and many people lost their homes

How did physical geography and a spirit of independence influence the development of the United States?

Physical geography and a spirit of independence influenced the development of the United States as physical geography influenced the populations and developments of cities based on features such as harbors and other trading systems that the cities were built around. Also, peoples' free choice to immigrate to different parts of the United States influences the population of that area and what services will be provided there

Define sunbelt and megalopolis and describe the locations of each

Sunbelt refers to the region in the southern and southwestern portions of the United States with a mild climate. The sunbelt states would include Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, South Carolina, Texas, and parts of California, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Nevada as they are all located in the southern and southwestern parts of the United States. Megalopolis is a large population concentration made up of several large and many smaller cities. Megalopolises are located in three different places within the Great Lakes region: one centered in Chicago, Illinois; another in Buffalo, New York; and a third in Detroit, Michigan