LUOA Geography 9th week quarter quiz part 1
Highways
Highways in and of themselves are not unique to the United States; however, the sheer size and amount of highways is.
The 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.
NORTHEAST
Match each major American city with its description. Washington D.C. Chicago New York City Los Angeles
located on the banks of the Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia known as the "Windy City"; grew as a hub of trade in the Midwest originally settled by the Dutch; the hub of world trade and finance the home of Hollywood
The Continental Divide is 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.
Continental Divide
multinational corporations
Corporations that operate in more than one country are called _______________.
1 The Appalachian Mountains are 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
1 Appalachian Mountains
Which major mountain range is in the eastern part of the United States?
Appalachian Mountains
This region also has vast areas of arable land for growing all sorts of agricultural products.
Arable land
The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest ocean in the entire world.
Arctic Ocean
The Atlantic Coastal Plain is located between the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic coast of the United States.
Atlantic Coastal Plain
The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest ocean in the world, separating the Americas from Africa and the Eurasian landmass.
Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Provinces of Canada are located in the eastern portion of the country along the Atlantic coast. The Atlantic Provinces consist of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The provinces in this region of Canada rely heavily on international trade and fishing for their economies.
Atlantic Provinces
Industrialization
Beginning after the Civil War and continuing through the beginning of World War I. This growing economic and industrial power led to a greater global role for the United States.
High Standard of Living
Both the United States and Canada have high standards of living. Standard of living refers to the wealth available to the citizens of a nation.
Highly Diversified Economies
Both the United States and Canada have highly diversified economies. This means that both countries' economies are comprised of multiple forms of economic activity.
Match each number on the map with the correct Canadian province. 1. (red) 2. (yellow) 3. (green) 4. (blue) 5. (pink) 6. (teal) 7. (orange)
British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario Quebec Newfoundland and Labrador
economic opportunity religious freedom
British settlers came to the American colonies in search of which of the following? (choose all that apply)
Twentieth Century
Canada also fought on the side of the Allies during the Second World War in Europe and Africa. Canada remained a close ally of the United States during the Cold War, but it took a less direct role in the conflict.
Major Exporters
Canada and the United States both export vast quantities of goods across the world. Due to their diversified economies, these goods take many forms.
Early Settlement
Canada had a diverse number of European settlements that were largely independent of one another. Upper Canada, which would become Ontario, was largely settled by English colonists. Quebec was largely French, and the province of Nova Scotia was settled by Scots—its name even means "New Scotland."
Influence of the Automobile
Cars have been a major component of American life since the early twentieth century.
The western 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.
Coastal Climates
The Colorado River is one of the principal rivers of the American southwest.
Colorado River
The most populous Canadian region, the Core Provinces include Quebec and Ontario. These provinces contain the two most populous cities in the country: Montreal and Toronto. Some of the oldest European settlements in Canada are found in this region. This is because of the region's mild climate and the easy transportation provided by the St. Lawrence River.
Core Provinces
Struggle for Self Identity
Due to more open and liberal policies instituted in the late twentieth century, Canada has begun to lose its sense of self-identity
High Literacy
Due to public education and competitive schools, both Canada and the United States have a highly literate population. Literacy means the ability to speak, read, and write a language fluently. High literacy is a hallmark of having a well-educated populace.
War of 1812
Due to the British Empire's policy of detaining American sailors after the American Revolution as well as lingering antagonism between the nations. In fact, the war was largely fought in Canada and America's Atlantic coast.
Rich Natural Resources
Due to the size of the United States and Canada, both countries possess vast natural resources.
Center of World Finance
Due to the successes in World War I and especially World War II, as well as its growing economic power, the United States overtook the United Kingdom as the center of world finance in the twentieth century.
Colonial Period and American Revolution
During the colonial period, Canadians remained close to Great Britain. The American Revolution brought some conflict to Canada, but the majority of Canadians remained loyal to the British Empire. After the war, large numbers of loyalists from the former colonies fled to Canada, along with freed or runaway slaves.
Name the three major islands/island groups within the United States and Canada. Your Answer:
First is Hawaii, next is Aleutian, and lastly Greenland.
Alaska and most of Canada lie in high latitude regions. These areas have subarctic and even tundra conditions. Tundra conditions consist of cold temperatures and a lack of trees and vegetation.
High Latitude Climates
Located in southeastern Texas, Houston is the largest city in the state. Named after Sam Houston, the leader of Texas in the 1830s, Houston grew due to both cattle and the discovery of oil in the state.
Houston
The Hudson Bay is located in northeastern Canada. The name is derived from the first European explorer, Sir Henry Hudson, who came to the region to find a northwest passage to India and the Far East.
Hudson Bay
Having highly diversified economies can benefit the United States and Canada by allowing them to make many different things like technology and food.
In one or two sentences, explain how having highly diversified economies benefit the United States and Canada. Your Answer:
The war of 1812 was a large conflict between the two because Canada was still a part of British rule and British was against America.
In one or two sentences, identify which war was fought primarily in Canada and on America's Atlantic Coast, and explain what was the outcome for Canada. Your Answer:
postindustrial
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.
WATER SCARCITY
In some regions of the United States, access to water has become a growing concern. In the American Southwest, the Colorado River has become increasingly utilized for irrigation and drinking water by growing populations.
SMOG
In the larger cities of the United States, issues of air quality have become a problem. Pollution from cars and factories has created layers of smog that linger in the air.
WATER POLLUTION
Industrial and human activities have affected water quality in both the United States and Canada. Industrial as well as human waste contaminates the water, making it unsafe to drink or use. most polluted river/Colorado river
The interior sections of the United States have mostly moderate climates. The Great Plains has a continental climate with bitter winters and hot summers. This is largely due to the distance of the plains from bodies of water. The Great Plains also experiences supercells
Interior Climates
What area located in the north central United States, near the states of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, has a wetter climate than the Great Plains, making it especially suitable for farming?
Interior Lowland
The name Los Angeles translates from Spanish as "the Angels." Los Angeles represents the diverse origins of the United States, as the city was originally founded by Spanish missionaries in the eighteenth century.
Los Angeles
What city was originally founded by Spanish missionaries in the eighteenth century?
Los Angeles
The Midwest region 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.
MIDWEST
Located in the far northwest of Canada, the Mackenzie River flows from its origin point at Great Slave Lake northwest to the Arctic Ocean.
Mackenzie River
What river flows through the Northwest Territory of Canada and has been an important source of transportation and fresh water for the native Inuit people?
Mackenzie River
home to the United States Congress a tall obelisk that honors a former president the tallest structure in the world from 1976 to 2007 center of government in Canada
Match each cultural landmark with its description. U.S. Capitol Building Washington Monument CN Tower Parliament Hill
Montreal is the largest city in Quebec and the second largest city in Canada. It is located on the St. Lawrence River and serves as the primary financial and economic hub of the province.
Montreal
ARTS
Much of the art of America and Canada demonstrates their multicultural influences. For instance, jazz is a notable American musical art form that came from both European and African influences, and Canada has visual art forms that reflect native influences.
New York City is one of the world's largest and most developed cities. Originally settled by the Dutch, New York has grown rapidly over the centuries to house millions of Americans.
New York City
Located directly on the border between the United States and Canada, Niagara Falls is a system of three waterfalls that separate Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.
Niagara Falls
The state of New York is in what region of the United States?
Northeast
Economic Growth
Overall, the United States and Canada have experienced consistent economic growth. While there have been economic downturns, such as in 2008, both nations continue to grow economically.
What set of mountain ranges runs along the Pacific coast of Canada and the United States and includes North America's tallest peak, Denali?
Pacific Coastal Ranges
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on the planet, covering nearly half the planet's surface.
Pacific Ocean
Highly Developed Infrastructure
Remember that the term infrastructure refers to the organizational structures and facilities that allow society to function. These include roads, airports, power grids, and cell towers.
The Rio Grande is located in the south-central portion of the United States
Rio Grande
The American South includes the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, and Maryland. These states have a heritage of agriculture that before 1865 was sadly based on slavery. This region tends to have hot, humid summers and little to no snowfall in the winter.
SOUTH
Early Settlement
The Pilgrims and Puritans established religiously minded colonies at Plymouth and Massachusetts, while economically minded settlers created a settlement at Jamestown in Virginia. During this time, colonists largely ruled themselves.
diversified
The United States and Canada have __________ economies that have multiple kinds of economic activity.
Disparity of Income
The economic power and success of both the United States and Canada have not resulted in an equal distribution of wealth.
highly developed infrastructure
The fact that the United States has the longest road system of any developed nation shows that the country has a _________________.
Multinational Corporations
The growth of the economies of the United States and Canada have resulted in the creation of multinational corporations. Multinational corporations are corporations that operate in more than one country. Apple, Google, Coca Cola, and McDonald's.
Wall Street
The largest stock exchange in the world, the New York Stock Exchange, is located on __________.
Population Distribution and Culture
The massive expanses of Canada and the United States create unique landscapes throughout the countries. Small rural towns, organized suburbs, and sprawling urban centers are common throughout the United States and parts of Canada.
RESOURCE EXTRACTION
The vast expanses of America and Canada contain ample natural resources for domestic use and trade. However, the removal of these resources has damaged the natural environment in parts of the United States and Canada.
Cultural Export
These multinational corporations take part in what is known as cultural exportation.
99%
What is the adult literacy rate in the United States?
Pacific Ocean
What is the largest ocean in the world?
Christianity
What is the largest religious faith in America?
None
What is the official language of the United States?
Colorado River
What river in the American Southwest has begun to dry up due to overuse, leading to water scarcity and worries about the future of major cities in the area?
NAFTA
What trade agreement eliminated or reduced trade barriers between Mexico, the United States, and Canada?
The U.S. and Canada
What two nations have the longest unfortified border in the world?
Longest Unfortified Border
While many nations have unfortified borders with their neighbors, the United States and Canada share the world's longest unfortified border
LANGUAGE
While no official language is established in the United States, English is the dominant language of the country. Many recent immigrants to the United States are bilingual, which means they speak two languages
Rural, Suburban, and Urban Landscapes
While not a single particular site, the rural, suburban, and urban landscapes of the United States are unique to the country.
RELIGION
strong Christian roots. Many of the settlers that came to America did so in search of religious freedom and the ability to worship God as they saw fit.
Based on the climate map below, which of the following climate types covers the majority of Canada? (Hint: Use the legend at the bottom to find the answer)
subarctic
The Great Plains commonly experiences thunderstorms that have a rotating updraft, which are called ________.
supercells
1 The Canadian Shield (shown in red in image below) is a large area of Canada comprised of exposed rock. It
1 Canadian Shield
Which of the following areas has many marshlands and swamps and is located in the southeastern United States, including most of Florida?
Atlantic Coastal Plain
Also known as the "Windy City," Chicago represents the American movement to the west.
Chicago
The 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 the Gulf of Mexico.
Gulf of Mexico
Which of the following bodies of water is located in northeastern Canada?
Hudson Bay
World War I and II
In 1917, America finally joined the war due to unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany and Wilson's ideal to create a more just, equal world. While many of his ventures failed, Wilson did thrust America into the forefront of world politics.
A struggle for self-identity
In Canada, the influx of immigrants and the weakening of the confederation of provinces has led to ____________.
Which of the following belong to the Great Lakes in the United States? (choose all that apply)
Lake Michigan Lake Erie Lake Huron
The Mississippi River has been hugely important throughout much of American history, and it forms a natural barrier for many states.
Mississippi River
NAFTA
NAFTA stands for the North American Free Trade Agreement. It is a trade agreement between America, Canada, and Mexico that reduced or eliminated trade barriers between the three countries.
Ottawa is located in the province of Ontario near the border of Quebec. It is the capital of Canada and houses both its Parliament and the residence of the prime minister.
Ottawa
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
American Revolution
Over the course of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, American colonists grew accustomed to governing themselves, but greater involvement by the British Parliament and the implementation of taxes
The Prairie Provinces are 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, the Prairie Provinces experience tornadoes and extreme temperature shifts during the year.
Prairie Provinces
Like many of Canada's major cities, Quebec City lies along the banks of the St. Lawrence River.
Quebec City
Which mountain range extends from New Mexico all the way to Alaska?
Rocky Mountains
The St. Lawrence River is located in eastern Canada and originates from the drainage of the Great Lakes.
St. Lawrence River
What river forms a portion of the border between Canada and the United States?
St. Lawrence River
American Civil War
The American Civil War was the bloodiest conflict in American history, with as many as 700,000 dead and millions wounded. The war fundamentally changed the outlook of the American nation.
GOVERNMENT
The American Revolution and American Constitution have had an immense impact on the development of other governments across the world.
Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is a marvel of American engineering. The Golden Gate Bridge connects the city of San Francisco
Confederation
This growing sense of nationhood led to a series of governments in Canada. In 1864, the Quebec Conference led to the establishment of the Dominion of Canada.
Toronto is located in the province of Ontario and on the banks of Lake Ontario. It is the largest city in Canada with over five million inhabitants in the Greater Toronto Area.
Toronto
List three of the major cities in Canada and three of the major cities in the United States. Your Answer:
U.S. Cities 1. Washington D.C. 2. New York City 3. Chicago Canadian cities 1. Toronto 2. Montreal 3. Ottawa
Vancouver is the largest city of the West Coast region of Canada. Vancouver is an economically driven city because of its trade across the Pacific Ocean.
Vancouver
Quebec Conference
What conference established Canada as a self-governing dominion of the British Empire?
A large incentive to early American migration was the discovery of ______ in California and Alaska.
gold
Both the United States and Canada have swaths of forested land to use in the creation of timber and paper products.
Forestry
The West Coast region of Canada consists solely of the province of British Columbia. Like the name suggests, the West Coast region lies on the western coast of Canada, which is the Pacific coast. British Columbia focuses on fisheries and international trade. The population of this region is the highest in the western portion of the country. The city of Vancouver, located on the mainland just miles north of the State of Washington, is Canada's third largest city.
West Coast
The disparity of incomes in these nations is among the largest in the world.
Which of the following is true about the economies of the United States and Canada?
Today Canada today
Canada today has become less conservative overall, following more liberal policies and focusing on domestic policies. Canada still remains an ally of the United States but does not often intervene in world affairs.
Canada and the United States have vast deposits of various kinds of fossil fuels.
Fossil Fuels
War of 1812
In which of the following wars did Canada fight against the United States?
The Interior Lowlands are 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.
Interior Lowlands
The United States and Canada also contain a massive array of minerals.
Minerals
Which of the following are the two most populous cities in Canada? (choose two)
Montreal Toronto
The Northern Territories are the least populous area of Canada. Located in the northwestern portion of the country, the Northern Territories include Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon. These three political divisions are different from the rest of Canada—they are not provinces but are instead referred to as territories. Unlike provinces, which are considered sovereign and have their own governments (like states in the US), the three territories fall under the direct control of Canada's federal government. These territories focus on resource extraction of timber and minerals. Due to the harsh climate and lack of infrastructure, human settlement is extremely limited.
Northern Territories
The American West 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.
WEST
Some regions of the United States experience extremely dry and warm climates. In between the Pacific Mountain Ranges and the Rockies, areas of Nevada and California receive little to no rainfall throughout the year.
Warm, Dry Climates
Warm, wet climates are located mainly in the southeastern United States. The Florida Everglades and the marshlands of the American South are examples of warm, wet climates.
Warm, Wet Climates
Located on the banks of the Potomac River and between the states of Maryland and Virginia, Washington D.C. (District of Columbia) is the capital of the United States.
Washington D.C.
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
1 The Pacific Coastal Ranges run along the Pacific coast of Canada and the United States and even into Mexico.
1 Pacific Coastal Ranges
1 Located to the west, the Rocky Mountains, or Rockies, are the longest mountain chain in North America.
1 Rocky Mountains
What area of exposed rock that extends from the Great Lakes to the Arctic Ocean is one of the richest mineral regions on the planet?
Canadian Shield
The Great Lakes are the largest freshwater lakes by area and the second by volume. Huron Ontario Michigan Erie Superior H.O.M.E.S.
Great Lakes
The Great Plains are a broad expanse of flat land located between the Rockies and the Mississippi River.
Great Plains
What is a broad expanse of flat land located between the Rockies and the Mississippi River?
Great Plains
Which of the following rivers originates in the Rockies and forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico?
Rio Grande
The various rivers and lakes of the United States and Canada provide ample fresh water and irrigation for human settlement and farmland.
Water
American Civil War
Which of the following was the bloodiest war in United States history and fundamentally altered the nation?
Match each of the following American regions with its description. Midwest South West
extremely productive agriculture; contains the Great Plains hot, humid summers with little to no snowfall located in or to the west of the Continental Divide
Today After World War II,
the United States and its former ally the Soviet Union entered a period of antagonism and competition during the so-called Cold War.
