World Geography - United States Unit 3 Exam

#12 on the map of North America is a part of the Great Lakes system and also shares a border with Canada. What is the name of this lake? Lake Huron Lake Ontario Lake Michigan Lake Erie Lake Superior

Lake Huron

#14 on the map of North America is the final body of water a vessel would travel through on its journey through the St. Lawerence Seaway before sailing up the St. Lawerence River and into the Atlantic Ocean. What is this last of the Great Lakes named? Lake Huron Lake Ontario Lake Michigan Lake Erie Lake Superior

Lake Ontario

#11 on the map of North America is another major body of water that is part of the St. Lawerence Seaway system and borders Canada. What is the name of this lake? Lake Huron Lake Ontario Lake Michigan Lake Erie Lake Superior

Lake Superior

This is the largest immigrant group in the US today Native Americans Manufacturing Belt Latinos Sunbelt Chinese

Latinos

It is important to conserve fossil fuels because they are A. nonrenewable energy sources. B. the least polluting source of energy. C. scarce in the United States. D. an inexpensive source of energy.

A. nonrenewable energy sources.

Why did the thirteen colonies fight a war for independence from Britain? A. to escape Britain's taxes and limits on colonists' freedoms B. to escape Britain's taxes and unite with New France C. to unite with New France and escape limits on colonists' freedoms D. to protest Britain's treatment of Native Americans

A. to escape Britain's taxes and limits on colonists' freedoms

#4 on the map of North America is a mountain range found in Alaska. What is the name of this mountain range? Rocky Mountains Sierra Nevada Appalachians Alaska Range Cascades Pacific Mountain Range

Alaska Range

#15 on the map of North America is the oldest mountain range in the United States. What is the name of this mountain range? Rocky Mountains Sierra Nevada Cascades Pacific Mountain Range Alaska Range Appalachians

Appalachians

In what city did the building of levees damage the natural landscape that once protected it from flooding? A. New York City B. New Orleans C. Chicago D. Atlanta

B. New Orleans

__ is haze caused by the interaction of ultraviolet solar radiation with chemical fumes from pollutants. A. Acid rain B. Smog C. Desalination D. Eutrophication

B. Smog

Since the 1960s,the population of the Manufacturing Belt has declined while the number of businesses moving to the _____ has increased. A. Wheatbelt B. Sunbelt C. Rust Belt D.Volcanic Belt

B. Sunbelt

Why were the first factories in the United States located along the fall line in the Northeast? A. The many tributaries provided an abundant source of drinkable water. B. The waterfalls provided power for factories. C. The region had a large immigrant population that provided inexpensive labor. D. They were located near important mineral resources.

B. The waterfalls provided power for factories.

What is a foreclosure? A. an agreement by which somebody borrows money and gives the lender the right to take possession of property given as security if the loan is not repaid B. a procedure in which a borrower gives up rights to a property due to the inability to repay the loan C. an arrangement by which a buyer can take possession of something now and pay for it later or over time D. a sign or warning that something bad is going to happen

B. a procedure in which a borrower gives up rights to a property due to the inability to repay the loan

Which of the following is an economic activity characteristic of a postindustrial economy? A. automobile manufacturing B. biotechnology C. agriculture D. mining

B. biotechnology

California's Silicon Valley; Seattle,Washington;and Austin,Texas are urban areas that have become leaders in the A. manufacturing industry. B. high-tech industry. C. offshore industry. D. automotive industry.

B. high-tech industry.

Which two U.S.states have the largest petroleum reserves? A. Alaska and Hawaii B. California and Florida C. Alaska and Texas D. California and Texas

C. Alaska and Texas

A wind turbine is a source of _____ energy A. fossil fuel B. solar C. renewable D. geothermal

C. Renewable

What type of music developed in the United States during the early 1900s that combined African rhythms with European harmonies? A. mambo B. rock 'n' roll C. jazz D. merengue

C. jazz

What is the area between the Pacific Ranges and the Rocky Mountains that often experiences the rainshadow effect? A. the Continental Divide B. the Great Plains C. the Columbia Plateau D. the Atlantic Coastal Plain

C. the Columbia Plateau

#3 on the map of North America is a mountain range found in British Columbia, Canada. What is the name of this mountain range? Rocky Mountains Sierra Nevada Appalachians Alaska Range Cascades Pacific Mountain Range

Cascades

They helped build the first transcontinental railroad Native Americans Manufacturing Belt Latinos Sunbelt Chinese

Chinese

#6 on the map of North America is a plateau in the Great Basin located in Arizona, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada and lies between two major mountain ranges. What is this plateau called? Columbia Plateau Colorado Plateau Sierra Nevada Rocky Mountains

Colorado Plateau

#5 on the map of North America is a plateau in the Great Basin located in Idaho, Washington, and Oregon and lies between two major mountain ranges. What is this plateau called? Columbia Plateau Colorado Plateau Sierra Nevada Rocky Mountains

Columbia Plateau

_____ is an environmental problem in the United States because it corrodes stone and metal buildings, damages crops, and pollutes the soil. A. Agricultural runoff B. Smog C. Ozone depletion D. Acid rain

D. Acid rain

Which of the following statements accurately describes changes in the U.S. economy since the 1950s? A. The number of jobs in manufacturing has declined. B. The number of farms has grown. C. The number of jobs in manufacturing has increased,as has the size of the average farm. D. The number of jobs in manufacturing has declined,as has the size of the average farm.

D. The number of jobs in manufacturing has declined,as has the size of the average farm.

Why is it important to protect wetlands and swamps such as Florida's Everglades? A. They are a major source of drinking water. B. They are major tourist destinations. C. They are important navigable waterways. D. They provide habitats for a great variety of vegetation and wildlife.

D. They provide habitats for a great variety of vegetation and wildlife.

What was the series of safe houses that helped thousands of African Americans escape slavery before the Civil War? A. the Mason-Dixon Route B. the Northwest Passage C. the Washington Expressway D. the Underground Railroad

D. the Underground Railroad

What are the Great Plains of the United States? A. the flat, desolate area in central Alaska B. the flat area between the Pacific Ranges and the Rocky Mountains C. the flat region surrounding the Great Lakes D. the flat landscape east of the Rocky Mountains

D. the flat landscape east of the Rocky Mountains

Directions: True/False indicate whether the statement is True or False. If the answer is false, insert the best response to make the answer correct. The Sierra Nevada mountains are the oldest mountains in the United States.

False. The Appalachians are the oldest mountain range.

The United States lacks significant deposits of fossil fuels.

False. The United States has many deposits of fossil fuels.

#7 on the map of North America is what forces the direction rivers flow from a major mountain range. What is this geographic formation called? Great Divide Rocky Mountains Colorado Plateau Great Plains

Great Divide

#9 on the map of North America is an area of the United States that begins east of a major mountain range, extends south into Texas, runs north into Canada, and ends at the base of an eastern mountain range. What is this area called? Rocky Mountains Appalachians Great Lakes Great Plains

Great Plains

#13 on the map of North America is one of two similar looking bodies of water that is a part of the Great Lakes. A town in Pennsylvania is named after this lake and has a famous waterfall located here. What is the name of this lake? Lake Huron Lake Ontario Lake Michigan Lake Erie Lake Superior

Lake Erie

#10 on the map of North America is part of the Great Lakes and St. Lawerence Seaway system. What is the name of this lake? Lake Huron Lake Ontario Lake Michigan Lake Erie Lake Superior

Lake Michigan

This region experienced a decline in population in recent decades Native Americans Manufacturing Belt Latinos Sunbelt Chinese

Manufacturing Belt

They were descendants of ancient peoples who came from Asia Native Americans Manufacturing Belt Latinos Sunbelt Chinese

Native Americans

#1 on the map of North America is the name of the entire mountain range found on the west coast. What is the name of this mountain range? Rocky Mountains Sierra Nevada Appalachians Alaska Range Cascades Pacific Mountain Range

Pacific Mountain Range

#8 on the map of North America is a major mountain range that runs from the tip of New Mexico and as far north as the northern-most part of Canada. What is the name of this mountain range? Rocky Mountains Sierra Nevada Cascades Pacific Mountain Range Alaska Range Appalachians

Rocky Mountains

#2 on the map of North America is a mountain range found in California. What is the name of this mountain range? Rocky Mountains Sierra Nevada Appalachians Alaska Range Cascades Pacific Mountain Range

Sierra Nevada

This is a region to which many businesses have migrated in recent years Native Americans Manufacturing Belt Latinos Sunbelt Chinese

Sunbelt

Iron ore and coal are two important natural resources found in the Great Lakes region of the United States.

True

The Hawaiian Islands were formed by volcanic eruptions on the seafloor called hotspots.

True

The headwaters of the Colorado River and the Rio Grande are located in the Rocky Mountains where many tributaries merge to form these two major waterways.

True

What was the major cause of the 2008 economic downturn in the US? a. A crisis in the home mortgage banking sector b. stock market crash c. a severe drought d. the collapse of the high-tech sector

a. A crisis in the home mortgage banking sector

Why is the environmental condition of the Gulf of Mexico important to the US economy? a. Commercial fishing provides jobs and a domestic food source for Americans b. The region is prone to hurricanes c. Several island countries lie in the Gulf of Mexico d. Several major rivers empty into the Gulf of Mexico

a. Commercial fishing provides jobs and a domestic food source for Americans

What region of Florida providing rich habitats for a variety of animals and plant species is threatened by environmental degradation? a. Great Salt Lake b. Everglades c. Redwood forests d. Chesapeake Bay

b Everglades

How was geography important to the colonial New England economy? a. It had a mild climate and rich soils b. It had excellent natural harbors and an abundant supply of timber c. It had abundant reserves of fossil fuels d. It had an ideal climate for growing cotton for export.

b. It had excellent natural harbors and an abundant supply of timber

What US state includes areas that have subarctic climate that supports a variety of wildlife including grizzly bears, bald eagles, and bobcats? a. Maine b. Idaho c. Alaska d. Michigan

c. Alaska

What effect did the 2008 economic downturn in the US have on the global economy? a. Other countries prospered due to lower economic competition from the US b. Other countries balanced their budgets with profits from loaning money to the US c. Other countries suffered financial distress d. Other countries stopped investing in the US economy

c. Other countries suffered financial distress

Why is the United States one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world? a. The lands which Europeans colonized contained powerful kingdoms of many nationalities b. The earliest inhabitants arrived some 15000 years ago c. Over centuries immigrants have arrived from many different countries d. The British founded the 13 colonies along the Atlantic coast.

c. Over centuries immigrants have arrived from many different countries

What major river flows some 2350 miles from its source in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico making it an important route for trade? a. Colorado River b. Allegheny River c. St. Lawrence River d. Mississippi River

d. Mississippi River

Multiple choice How did the Great Lakes form? a. by the collision of tectonic plates b. the runoff from the Appalachian Mountains c. by water rising from underground springs d. by glacier basins filling with water

d. by glacier basins filling with water

Because of its immigration history, _____ in the US. a. Cities are the most ethically uniform areas b. there are abundant natural resources c. a postindustrial economy emerged d. many different religions are practiced.

d. many different religions are practiced.