World Geography Semester 2 Unit 6 Test

The most influential immigrant group in Texas came from __________. a. Poland b. Mexico c. Germany d. Czechoslovakia Please select the best answer from the choices provided

NOT C Correct Answer -- B

During the second major wave of immigration, from the late 1800s to early 1900s, immigrants to the United States came mostly from __________. A. Mexico, El Salvador, and Guatemala B. China, Japan, and Vietnam C. Scandinavia, Italy, Poland, and Russia D. England, Spain, Greece, and Portugal Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

C

People around the world rely on the Amazon Rainforest for all of the following resources except __________. A. water B. medicinal resources C. oil D. oxygen Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

C

Why are some rivers in Texas called "wrong way" rivers? a. The rivers run from the ocean. b. The rivers run from wet land to dry. c. The rivers run from dry land to wet. d. The rivers run from the high ground to low ground. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

C

Read the paragraph below and answer the question that follows. This US region is currently experiencing population growth. It is a major agricultural region for growing citrus, tobacco, and cotton. It is becoming increasingly urbanized and is now an important center for the communications, space, and sports industries. Which region is described in the paragraph above? A. the Northeast B. the West C. the Midwest D. the South Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

NOT C Correct Answer -- D

In Latin American history, the Pre-Columbian Era refers to the time __________. A. before the arrival of European explorers and colonists B. of increased immigration to the New World C. also known as the Era of Independence D. after the fall of the Aztec empire Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A

Land distribution became an important economic issue throughout much of Latin America because a majority of land was __________. A. in the hands of a few wealthy landowners B. only good for farming C. controlled by corrupt government officials D. still governed by European powers Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A

2050-01-03-01-00_files/i0250000.jpg Which arrow is closest to Red River? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 Please select the best answer from the choices provided

B

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. 2045-02-01-01-00_files/i0030000.jpg Image by the National Atlas of the US The mountains circled in yellow on the map above are the __________. A. Pacific Mountains B. Appalachian Mountains C. Rocky Mountains D. Continental Divide Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

In what way is reforestation a positive initiative? A. It saves a portion of land from urban sprawl. B. It replants trees on lands destroyed by farming, manufacturing, logging, and city growth. C. It promotes increased public transportation use and limits carbon emissions. D. It improves the city by planning for disasters. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

The Continental Divide __________. A. divides the United States into east and west B. divides the United States into north and south C. divides the flow of river systems in the United States into east and west D. is a series of rivers and mountains that separates Canada from the United States Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

C

The __________ serves as a border between the Northeastern United States and Canada. A. Mackenzie River B. Mississippi River C. St. Lawrence River D. Rio Grande Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

C

Which of the following immigrant groups suffered from prejudice during the world wars, causing them to Americanize their names and abandon their language and many of their traditions? a. Poles b. Mexicans c. Germans d. Czechoslovakians Please select the best answer from the choices provided

C

At 8,749 ft., what peak is the highest point in Texas? a. Hunter Peak b. Bartlett Peak c. Shumard Peak d. Guadalupe Peak Please select the best answer from the choices provided

D

Analyze the photos below and answer the question that follows. 2045-02-01-01-00-v2_files/i0060000.jpg Photos by Eric Kounce, US Army Corps of Engineers, US Dept. of Energy, and Leaflet Which of the photos above shows hydroelectric power? A. one (1) B. two (2) C. three (3) D. four (4) Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

Which of the following was not a result of the European colonization and conquest of Latin America? A. the forced assimilation of German culture by the native populations B. the death of 80 - 90% of the native populations due to European diseases C. the establishment of the Columbian Exchange D. the use of African slave labor on plantations Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. 2045-02-01-01-00-v2_files/i0030000.jpg Use your knowledge of the climate zones of the United States and Canada to interpret the map above. Look at the map key. What is the correct heading for zone four (4)? A. Tropical B. High-latitude C. Dry D. Midlatitude Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

As the result of hundreds of years of assimilation with Spanish culture, the most common religion in Latin America is __________. A. Protestantism B. Roman Catholicism C. Islam D. Eastern Orthodox Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

Britain acquired Canada from France __________. A. through the Louisiana Purchase B. through the Treaty of Paris, at the end of the Seven Years' War C. following the American Revolution D. through a complicated series of trades for territories Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

The large connected urban area from Boston to Washington, DC, is often referred to as a(n) __________. A. metropolis B. megalopolis C. suburb D. urban zone Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. 2045-02-01-01-00-v2_files/i0030000.jpg Use your knowledge of the climate zones of the United States and Canada to interpret the map above. Look at the map key. What is the correct heading for zone two (2)? A. Tropical B. High-latitude C. Dry D. Midlatitude Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

C

What major city does the Buffalo Bayou pass through? a. Austin b. El Paso c. Houston d. Lubbock Please select the best answer from the choices provided

C

One-fourth of all Canadians live in __________. A. urban areas B. Vancouver C. the Heartland provinces D. the province of Quebec Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

D

Which of the following statements about the physical geography of Latin America is false? A. The longest mountain range in the world is found in Latin America. B. The Panama Canal is partially man-made. C. Rivers meet the ocean at estuaries, such as the Rio de la Plata. D. El Niño is a series of volcanic eruptions caused by tectonic activity. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

D

What is the absolute location of the southern border of Texas? a. 47° 50'S latitude b. 25° 50'N latitude c. 93° 91' E longitude d. 106° 38' W longitude Please select the best answer from the choices provided

NOT D Correct Answer -- B