Geography Unit 2 quizlet
coalition
A ______ of nations has banded together to fight terrorism around the world.
Great Plains
A large treeless area west of the Mississippi River
service industry
A majority of Americans work in fields such as information processing, finance, medicine, and education, which are parts of the ___
plants, animals, and diseases
Along with human migration, Europeans were also involved in the Columbian Exchange between Eastern and Western hemispheres, which included the exchange of.....
many cultural identities result in separation, not national unity
Americans who support the assimilation of immigrants believe that _______
Al Queda
An Islamic terrorist group led by Osama bin Laden.
Enforces the laws
Executive Branch
The Appalachians are older, but the Rockies are higher
How do the Appalachians and Rockies differ?
Prime Minister
In Canada, the majority party's leader in Parliament becomes ______ or head of the government.
Great Plains
In which of these does the combination of climate and weather conditions often result in violent tornadoes?
The milder climate, fertile soils, and the railway system
Most of Canada's urban and industrial growth took place close to the border of the US because ....?
National unity
One of the challenges faced by nations formed largely by immigrants from many countries and cultures is how to retain cultural diversity while creating _______
Increased security in airports
One result of terrorists acts is _____
Mississippi River
Runs almost the length of the United States, from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico
True
T/ F The Trans- Canada Highway is that country's major roadway, whole the US Interstate Highway System crisscrosses the entire country.
False
T/F Canada and the United States have approached the task of unifying its cultures in a similar manner.
False
T/F During the last half of the 20th century, immigrants to the US came mainly from Europe and Asia
False
T/F Even though Canada includes people of French, English, and me'tis descent, English is the only official language of the country
True
T/F Historically, immigrants to the US were encouraged to assimilate to American culture, whereas immigrants to Canada were encouraged to retain their cultural heritage.
False
T/F In a free enterprise system, businesses are operated for profit under strict control by the federal government.
True
T/F In the postindustrial economy in the US, a majority of Americans now have jobs in the service industry
True
T/F Many immigrants assimilated to the American culture to avoid prejudices based on their cultural differences
True
T/F That so many people own cars in the US helps explain why people were able to move to suburbs from cities.
True
T/F The French and British were the primary Europeans to explore, settle, and claim the lands of Canada in the late 17th century and 18th century
True
T/F The US is composed of a diverse group of races and ethnicity, arts and popular culture, and languages, and religions
False
T/F The parliamentary government system of Canada is nearly identical to the political system of the United States
True
T/F The success of the American economy can be attributed to a skilled labor force, a stable political system that encourages economic development, and the world's highest percentage of good exported to other countries.
Chicago, Illinois
The Midwestern city that serves as that region's industrial, transportation, and cultural center is
coordinate national efforts to protect against terrorism
The Office of Homeland Security will _____
Mississppi River
The Ohio and Missouri rivers are tributaries of which of these?
locks
The St. Lawrence Seaway uses a series of _______
Export
The US has a great abundance of resources so they ____ a significant amount of raw materials, agricultural products, and manufactured goods.
terrorist
The United States now must increase security at airports due to the September 11th ____ attacks
continental divide
The ______ is the line of the highest points in the Rockies that marks the separation between rivers flowing eastward and westward
Assimilation
The concept of a cultural _____ in the US led to many Native Americans being forced to adopt the language, clothing, and religions of the dominant white culture in the late 18th century
St. Lawrence Seaway
United States and Canada's most important deep water ship route
Homeland Security
Ways to protect Americans include new airport security measures and the Office of _______
point at which the rivers flow eastward or westward
What best explains the significance of the Continental divide
Oil
What natural resource must the United States import to meet its needs?
The Pacific Northwest
What region of the United States is a major supplier of timber?
Fertile soil
Which describes a key natural resource of the Great Plains?
Everglades
Which land form encompasses over 4,000 square miles of tall grasses, trees, and swampland?
The richly fertile soils allow for vast and productive agricultural activity.
Which of the following best explains why North America is the world's leading food exporter?
Appalachian Mountains
Which of these are hundred of millions of years old and have been worn down by weather and other natural elements?
Infastructure
Which of these can become overused and strained in a community that experiences heavy commuter traffic?
Multiculturalism
Which of these describes an effort to promote and embrace cultural diversity
The people elect officials to represent them
Which of these is a key feature of a representative democracy?
The United States nearly doubled in size
Which of these is an effect of the Louisiana Purchase?
Assimilation
Which of these is the process of immigrants from a minority culture taking on the language and customs of the dominant culture?
Its climate.
While at an earlier time, this key feature of the South was an obstacle to industrialization, the region has recently experienced rapid growth due in part to ....?
To allow huge vessels to sail into the Great Lakes from the Atlantic Ocean
Why were a series of locks constructed to form the St. Lawrence Seaway
Federal republic
a division of powers between national, state, and local governments is a hallmark of a ____
coalition
an alliance
migration
continuing immigration is a recurring theme in the history of the US: so is the constant _____ or movement of peoples within a country
Postindutrial economy
manufacturing is no longer the country's most important industry.
gain territory or change government policies
one of the primary objectives of terrorists is to _______
biological weapons
Disease-causing bacteria such as anthrax are known as _____
Multiculturalism
Canada has promoted ______ by passing legislation to ensure equality for all its citizens and by declaring its official status as a bilingual country
Parliament
Canada's legislative branch
The United States
Canada's main trading partner
Interprets laws
Judicial Branch
The Midwest
Known as the "Bread Basket", their fertile soil makes agriculture on of the region's traditional industries.
Makes the laws
Legislative Branch
preserve cultural diversity
The main purpose of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act was to
free enterprise
The postindustrial economy of the United States shows a tremendous increase in ________ as a type of economic activity conducted by the nation.
it is situated along the highest points of the Rocky Mountains
The river of North America flow eastward or westward at the Continental Divide because
Rocky Mountains
They extend about 3000 miles from Alaska south to New Mexico
biological weapon
something that causes the spread of bacteria or viruses
infrastructure
the basic facilities that are necessary for a community to function and grow
Appalachian mountains
the gently sloping ________ extend some 1600 miles from Newfoundland to Alabama.
free enterprise system
the government plays a limited role in the economy, private businesses are profited
Service industries
the majority of Canadians are employed in
Lacrosse
the native peoples of Canada created the game of
Terrorism
the use of violence by groups against civilians to achieve a political goal
Megopolis
where several large cities and their metropolitan areas develop together
global network
worldwide interconnected group
