World Geography Ch. 5

What does NOT contribute to the marine west coast climate found in the region? A. dry, cool Pacific Air B. prevailing westerlies C.Pacific Ocean currents D. coastal mountains

A. dry, cool Pacific Air

What border state such as Minnesota, Illionois, Wisconson, and Louisiana? A. The Great Lakes B. The Mississippi River C. The continental divide D. The Mackenzie River

B.the Mississippi river

What is not a feature of the everglades? A. A tropical wet and dry climate B. over 4,000 miles of swampland C. rainfall adequate to support a strong agricultural industry D. a low human population

C. rainfall adequate to support a strong agricultural industry

What best explains why North America is the world's leading food exporter? A. The waterways support an immense shipping industry B..The Large quantitites of minerals contribute to fertile, productive, soil C. The richly fertile soils allow for vast and productive agricultural activity D. The water resources have been harnessed to Irrigate the agricultural regions

C. the richly fertile soils allow for vast and productive agricultural activity

What is not considered part of the interior lowlands of North America? A. the interior plains B. the Canadian Shield C. The Great Plains D. the islands of Ellesmere, Baffin, and Victoria

D. The Islands of Ellesmere, Baffin, and Victoria

The central and southern coasts of California are strong areas for agriculture because of the region's A. humid continental climate B. desert climate C. Mediterranean climate D. marine west coast climate

Mediterranean climate

You would most likely see a wide variety of climate and vegetation along the A. St. Lawrence Seaway B. Great Lakes C. Continental Divide D. Mississippi River

Mississippi River

The St. Lawrence Seaway uses A. a series of locks that raise and lower water levels B. uses a series of canals C. was the first water link between the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean D. altered the river's natural course

a series of locks that raise and lower water levels

Which describes a key natural resource of the Great Plains? A. timber B. zinc C. fertile soil C. fish

fertile soil

In the humid continental climate that covers a good portion of Canada and the United States, you will find vegetation such as needle-leafed evergreens, deciduous trees, and A. giant redwoods B. cactus C. grasslands D. swamplands

grasslands

After crossing Beringia, early nomads most likely began settling A. in areas suitable for agricultural activity B. in a region with a temperate, mild climate C. near areas of water D. quickly, in order to avoid the hazards of their past

near areas of water

Which natural resource must the United States import to meet its needs? A. timber B. oil C. iron ore D. gold

oil

You are likely to find permafrost in a subarctic climate regions, which have extremely cold winters and: A. a long growing season B. short, mild summers C. long, hot summers D rainy, foggy summers

short, mild summers

If you were traveling from Anchorage to New York, in which types of climates would you begin and end your trip? A. tundra to subarctic B. subarctic to humid continental C. subarctic to tropical wet D. humid to highland

subarctic to humid continental

Which of these is one of the world's most important shipping routes? A. the Mississippi River B. Hudson Bay C. the Mackenzie River D. the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River

the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River

The Mackenzie River flows primarily through A. British Columbia B. Toronto, Montreal, and Quebec C. The Northwest Territories D. the midwestern United States

the Northwest Territories

Which region of the United States is a major supplier of timber? A. the south B. the Pacific Northwest C. the Great Plains D. the Southwest

the Pacific Northwest

Which is these is NOT a landform shared by the United States and Canada? A. the Gulf-Atlantic Coastal Plain B. the Rocky Mountains C. the Great Plains D. the Appalachians

The Gulf Coast Plain

The landform that borders the Great Plains on one side is: A. The Continental Divide B. the Rocky Mountains C. the Canadian Shield D. the Appalachian Mountains

The Rocky Mountains

The greatest amount of Canada's energy exports go to the United States because A. the two countries have a trade agreement that excludes most other energy-producing countries B. the United States consumes more energy resources than any other country C. energy resources are scarce in the United States D. the shared waterways of the two countries ease the transportation of these resources.

the United States consumes more energy resources than any other country.

Which best explains the significance of the Continental Divide? A. point at which the rivers flow eastward or westward B. border between Canada and the United States C. highest point of the Rocky Mountains D. the abundance of minerals and fossil fuels

the abundance of minerals and fossil fuels

Which does NOT describe a significant difference between the Rocky and the Appalachian mountains? A. erosion levels of the ranges B. their ages C. climate and vegetation in each range D. the abundance of minerals and fossil fuels

the abundance of minerals and fossil fuels

The main reason so many types of climates are found in the United States is because A. the country's north-south reach extends very far B. the country is so close to the equator C. the country includes Alaska and Hawaii D. the country extends over a wide areas east to west

the country's north-south reach extends very far

the rivers of North America flow eastward or westward at the Continental Divide because: A. it is situated along the highest points of the Rocky Mountains B. the Rocky Mountains have not yet experienced significant erosion C. the rivers mark areas of mineral deposits D. the environment was artificially altered to improve water flow to agricultural areas

the environment was artificially altered to improve water flow to agricultural areas

An area of low population density in Canada most likely includes A. the southern region of the Canadian Shield B. the corridor along he St. Lawrence River C. the marine west coastal climate area D. the islands of Ellesmere, Victoria, and Baffin

the islands of Ellesmere, Victoria, and Baffin

Why were a series of locks constructed to form the St. Lawrence Seaway? A. to allow immigrants from Europe to reach North America's heartland B. to control population growth in developing cities C. To redistribute water that might otherwise cause flooding D. to allow huge vessels to sail into the Great Lakes from the Atlantic Ocean

to allow huge vessels to sail into the Great Lakes from the Atlantic Ocean

Which does NOT explain how the early nomads of North America lived? A. adapted to physical environments B. traveled from Siberia to Alaska across Beringia C. hunted, fished, and gathered wild plants D. established methods of farming in areas of permafrost

traveled from Siberia to Alaska across Beringia

One climate region found in the United States but not Canada A. marine west coast B. humid continental C. subarctic D. tropical wet and dry

tropical wet and dry

One type of climate found in the United States but not in Canada is A. tundra B. marine west coast C. tropical wet and dry climate D. humid continental

tropical wet and dry climate