Geography U.S. and Canada Chapters 1-18

Places that experience greater seasonal temperature extremes are typically being afflicted by continentality True False

True

Since the 1950s. the national rural population has increased. 1) True ) 2) False

True

Spanish settlements predate Anglo exploration of the Southwest by about 200 years. 1) True 2) False

True

Summers in the Northlands are generally short and cool, can have surprisingly warm days. 1) True 2) False

True

Surface water in the Empty Interior is almost completely from streams that flow down from the mountains. 1) True 2) False

True

The Department of the Interior controls the largest share of land in the Empty Interior. 1) True 2) False

True

The Land Ordinance of 1785 was designed to standardize the identification of parcels. 1)True 2) False

True

The Southwest's American Indian population is culturally diverse. 1) True 2) False

True

The United States is the world's largest and most populous country joined geographically and socially by a common language.: ® 1) True 2) False

True

The development in the eastern half of the Southern Coastlands region is largely recreational and includes abundant retirement communities. 1) True 2) False

True

The development in the western half of the Southern Coastlands region is heavily dependent on resource extraction. 1) True 2) False

True

The growing season in the Southern Coastlands region exceeds 9 months per year. 1) True 2) False

True

The inhospitable nature of the physical environment plus the consequent thinness of settlement give the Northlands its special character. 1) True 2) False

True

The western slopes of the Olympic Mountains can receive rainfall in excess of 150 inches per year. 1) True 2) False

True

Today Anglos are a minority in the city of Los Angeles. 1) True 2) False

True

Tornadoes are more common on the Great Plains then the rest of the world. 1)True 2) False

True

Urban coalescence in Florida has resulted in a megalopolis extending from Miami and Tampa- St. Petersburg. 1) True 2) False

True

Less than _____ percent of the American population lives in the Pacific Northwest: 1) 3 2) 7 3) 10 4) 15 5) 18

1) 3

For early settlers, the fall line hindered 1) Water navigation 2) Water power 3) Water boundaries 4) Water supplies 5) All of the Above

1) Water navigation

Which term is synonymous with taiga? 1) Tundra 2) Boreal forest 3) Permafrost 4) Canadian Shield

2) Boreal forest

Which of the following cities is not a fall line city? 1) Washington 2) Boston 3) Baltimore 4) Philadelphia

2) Boston

Which of these locations would you most expect to find coal fields? A. New England B. Appalachia C. California D. Florida

B. Appalachia

Which label is most closely associated with the term "la 1. Chicano 2. Latino 3. Tejano 4. Hispano

Chicano

The most important fish for the North Pacific Coast's fishing industry is: 1) Salmon 2) cod 3) Tuna 4) Halibut

Salmon

Roughly what percentage of the Southwest's population is Native American? 1) 1% 2) 10% 3) 50% 4) 64%

1) 1%

'"Sidewalk farmers" refer to: 1) Farmers who live in town but have farms outside of town 2) Farmers who no longer farm and now run public gardens 3) Farmers who raise produce for sale in town markets 4) Urban dwellers who purchase old farms as second homes 5) Farmers that use new Vertical Farm technology in cities

1) Farmers who live in town but have farms outside of town

What has happened at Llano Estacado in Texas? 1) Groundwater levels have dropped more than 50 feet since 1930 2) Subsurface aquifers have become toxic from ranching running 3) Nuclear power plants have used the area to dispose of old fuel rods 4) The Mexicans won the battle for the Alamo 5) Texas independence was declared at the Battle of Estacado

1) Groundwater levels have dropped more than 50 feet since 1930

The extensive cattle-grazing industry that the Spanish introduced into south Texas was ill- suited to the eastern portion of the state because of the: 1) Moist, forested landscape 2) Terrain 2) Lack of water 4) There was not adequate vegetation for grazing 5) All of the above were reasons it wasn't successful

1) Moist, forested landscape

Which of the following states is NOT known for frequent tornadoes? 1) Montana 2) Kansas 3) Texas 4) Florida 5) Illinois

1) Montana

The creation of the Columbia Plateau: 1) Resulted from a gradual buildup of lava flows 2) Was due to Alpine glaciation 3) Was the direct result of Columbia River erosion 4) Resulted from the explosion of Mount Saint Helens 5) Resulted from a prehistoric meteor impact

1) Resulted from a gradual buildup of lava flows

Which California city benefited MOST from the Gold Rush? 1) San Francisco 2) San Diego 3) Los Angeles 4) Bakersfield 5) Sacramento

1) San Francisco

Vhen the United States had a warfare-generated labor shortage. Mexican laborers could enter he United States and work in 1) The agricultural sector 2) The auto industry 3) Textile mills 4) Tourism industries 5) Public transportation

1) The agricultural sector

All of the following are TRUE regarding the grape crop of the San Joaquin Valley EXCEPT: 1) These grapes produce the state's finest wines 2)The grapes are also used for raisins 3) They are used as table grapes 4) They grow well in the Valley's higher summer temperatures 5) Both A and D

1) These grapes produce the state's finest wines

Appalachia is the United States' largest predominantly white, low-income area. 1) True 2) False

1) True

As the U.S. economy becomes more dependent on the production and exchange of information, the means of processing and transmitting this information will encourage the growth of industries that do not need cheap bulk transportation or even large population clusters. 1) True 2) False

1) True

By 1913. more than 80 percent of all immigrants were from southern and eastern Europe. 1) True 2) False

1) True

Cotton production dominated the South's economy in the decades after the Civil War. 1) True 2) False

1) True

Early settlers found the farming in Appalachia to be relatively good by the standards of the period. 1) True 2) False

1) True

Goods and people transfer from one transportation mode to another transportation mode at locations referred to as break-in-bulk points. 1) True 2) False

1) True

Gottmann believed massive and complex urban regions such as those developing in North America at the time, represented a future in which similarly evolving urban regions would develop elsewhere in the world. 1) True 2) False

1) True

It is rare for any medium-sized U.S. town to be without at least some local employment in manufacturing. 1) True 2) False

1) True

Like the U.S.. Canada has a federal system of government, where the provinces (in the case of Canada) retain significant authority regarding many issues. 1) True 2) False

1) True

Most migration out of the South in the last 50 years has been to urbanized areas. 1) True 2) False

1) True

Most of the land in the United States is rural. 1) True 2) False

1) True

Rice was an important early plantation crop in the South. 1) True 2) False

1) True

The Appalachians lead the nation in the percentage of farms run by owner-operators. 1) True 2) False

1) True

The Golden Horseshoe is the hinterland of Toronto. 1) True 2) False

1) True

The Megalopolis contains green spaces like parks or other land available for recreation as well as substantial agricultural areas. 1) True 2) False

1) True

The Megalopolis straddles some of the best natural harbors in North America. 1) True 2) False

1) True

The gap in per capita income in Appalachia is narrowing toward the rest of the United States. 1) True 2) False

1) True

The offshore banks are on the continental shelf. 1) True 2) False

1) True

Until the beginning of the 20th century nearly 90 percent of all Blacks in the United States lived in the South. 1) True 2) False

1) True

Cotton production continued to dominate the Southern economy after the Civil War. 1)True 2) False

1)True

Potato production is down from its historic peak in the St. John-Aroostook Valley. 1)True 2) False

1)True

Urban coalescence in Florida has resulted in: 1. A megalopolis extending from Miami and Tampa-St. Petersburg 2. A confluence of immigrants from Jacksonville to Orlando 3. A lack recreational activities in natural areas 4. A decrease in tourism near Miami 5. There has been no urban coalescence in Florida

1. A megalopolis extending from Miami and Tampa-St. Petersburg

It was the gradual mechanization of ______ that demanded diversified manufacturing support. 1. Agriculture 2. Transportation 3. The assembly line 4.Food production 5.The textile industry that demanded diversified manufacturing

1. Agriculture

The Annapolis Valley is known to be Canada's center for production of 1. Apples 2. Blueberries 3. Peaches 4. Kale 5. Wheat

1. Apples

Which group is not traditionally part of the Southwest's "tricultural" development? 1. Asians 2. Native Americans 3. Spanish 4. Anglos

1. Asians

Which of the following is NOT true regarding Honolulu: 1. Because of its size, living costs are about 20 percent below the national average 2. Only about 40 percent of Honolulu residents own their own home 3. Over 70 percent of Hawaii's residents live in the Honolulu area 4. Hilo. Hawaii's next largest city, has only about one-twentieth of Honolulu's population 5) About 80 percent of the state's economy is concentrated in the Honolulu area

1. Because of its size, living costs are about 20 percent below the national average

What type of coal is MOST common in the Appalachians? 1. Bituminous 2. Anthracite 3. Igneous 4. Shale 5. Metamorphic

1. Bituminous

Which of the following cities is served by the Lake Champlain milk shed? 1. Boston 2. Halifax 3. Chicago 4. Detroit 5. St. John

1. Boston

Before the 1840s. most European settlers to the South were from what region of Europe? 1. British Isles 2. Germany 3. Eastern Europe 4. The Mediterranean

1. British Isles

In 1540, Francisco Vazquez de Coronado explored part of what is now part of Kansas in search of: 1. Cities of gold 2. The fountain of youth 3. The lost city of the Incas 4. The warrior king Prester John

1. Cities of gold

Which statement is TRUE regarding urbanization in the Appalachian region? 1. Excepting West Virginia, every capital and major urban center lies outside of the region 2. The Cumberland Plateau and Shenandoah Valley provide the only areas of urban growth 3. Urban blight has stricken several areas such as Cashiers, North Carolina 4. The topography was ideal for urban growth in several interior valleys 5. Gentrification projects in Knoxville and Chattanooga are national success stories

1. Excepting West Virginia, every capital and major urban center lies outside of the region

The Hudson Bay Company was primarily interested in what product? 1. Furs 2. Timber 3. Oil 4. Wheat

1. Furs

The low to moderate relief characteristic of the landscape of the Agricultural Core is a result of: 1. Glaciation 2. Massive flooding 3. Grading as a result of farming 4. Continental drift 5. Urbanization

1. Glaciation

Which of the following was the main cause for the thin soils of the Canadian Shield? 1. Glaciation 2. Global warming 3. Acid rain 4. Strip mining 5. All of the above were main causes

1. Glaciation

The average farm size in the Agricultural Core: 1. Has increased since 1935 2. Is about 100 acres 3. Is the same now as it was in 1935 4. Was determined by the Land Ordinance of 1935 5. Is decreasing at a rate of about 12 percent per year

1. Has increased since 1935

The ________ portion of America's Manufacturing Core possesses great accessibility resources: 1. Interior 2. Eastern 3. Southern 4. Western 5. Northern

1. Interior

Which was not a factor in the rise of Pittsburgh as a manufacturing center? 1. Its coastal location on the Great Lakes 2. Its location at the head of the Ohio River 3. Its location near coal fields 4. Its use as a military control point

1. Its coastal location on the Great Lakes

The primary characteristic of Megalopolis is: 1. Its continuous urbanism 2) The persistence of farmland 3. The low population densities 4. The dominance of heavy industry

1. Its continuous urbanism

The Southern Coastlands' internal contrast stands out when comparing: 1. Its three major urban centers 2. The quality of the beaches along the Gulf Coast 3. Its manufacturing of pesticides and prescription drugs 4. The distribution of raw materials 5. Its topographic features

1. Its three major urban centers

This island is the SMALLEST of the eight main Hawaiian Islands: 1. Kahoolawe 2. Oahu 3. Maui 4. Hawaii 5. Molokai

1. Kahoolawe

The Central Valley receives ______ precipitation than the California coast. 1. Less 2. About the same 3. More 4. Considerably more

1. Less

Which of the following is an earlier name given to the area along the St. Lawrence settled by the French Canadians? 1. Lower Canada 2. Upper Canada 3. Major Canada 4. Minor Canada 5. Canada Superior

1. Lower Canada

A major impact of massive office clusters emerging within the suburban rings surrounding the central cities is: 1. Many exceeded the square footage of downtown office space 2. It significantly affected the type of job more than the location of job 3. Travel patterns ended up staying the same 4. It didn't change residential patterns of location at all 5. All of the above

1. Many exceeded the square footage of downtown office space

When did Spanish explorers first reach California? 1. Mid-1500s 2. Early 1600s 3. Late 1600s 4. Mid-1700s 5. After 1800

1. Mid-1500s

The term "presidio" refers to a: 1. Military post 2. Trading post 3. Church 4. Reservation for Native Americans

1. Military post

Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding tourism in Hawaii: 1. Most visitors to Hawaii now come from Asia 2. Trans-Pacific flights to Hawaii began in the 1930s 3. There are now more 50,000 hotel rooms in Hawaii 4. The tourism industry accounts for about 22 percent of Hawaii's economy 5. The summer months are the peak tourism period

1. Most visitors to Hawaii now come from Asia

The major urban center in the Southern Coastlands region that has grown the slowest in the last 50 years is: 1. New Orleans 2. Houston 3. Corpus Christi 4. Miami 5) Tampa-St. Petersburg

1. New Orleans

Tundra soils with frozen and often water saturated soils dominate the: 1. North 2. South 3. East 4. west 5. The entire region

1. North

Mining is an example of what type of economic activity? 1. Primary 2. Secondary 3. Tertiary 4. Quaternary

1. Primary

The initial role of the Tennessee Valley Authority was based on the Federal government's role in facilitating interstate commerce, namely to: 1. Provide navigable waterways through the Tennessee River stream network 2. Prevent flooding in the lowland areas 3. Provide better jobs to the low income and unemployed Appalachians 4. Build roads and improve highways 5. Administer property rights for the many self-owned farms in the region

1. Provide navigable waterways through the Tennessee River stream network

The development in the western half of the Southern Coastlands region is heavily dependent on: 1. Resource extraction and processing 2. Tourism 3. Site reorientation 4. Retirement 5. Uninhabited areas

1. Resource extraction and processing

The Southern Coastlands specialty crop with the fewest climatic demands is: 1. Rice 2. Sugarcane 3. Citrus fruits 4. Avocados 5. Tobacco

1. Rice

Which is not a reason for the increase in soybean production in the agricultural core? 1. Soybeans reduce the soil's nitrogen content 2. Soybeans have broad environmental requirements 3. Soybeans can be used in many ways 4. Export demand for soybeans has been high

1. Soybeans reduce the soil's nitrogen content

The Land Ordinance of 1785 was designed to: 1. Standardize the identification of parcels 2. Reduce legal agreements regarding ownership 3) Provide an irrational solution to land descriptions 4)Allow every citizen ownership of 640 acres of land 5) All of the above

1. Standardize the identification of parcels

All of the following statements are TRUE regarding California's Central Valley EXCEPT: 1. The Central Valley receives more precipitation than the California coast 2. The Central Valley lies east of the Coast Ranges 3. The Central Valley is an ancient extension of the Pacific Ocean 4. The Central Valley is low-relief with very fertile soils 5. The Central Valley is about 400 miles long

1. The Central Valley receives more precipitation than the California coast

The Ohio River connects the coal fields of Appalachia with: 1. The Mississippi River 2. The Atlantic Ocean 3. The Great Lakes 4. The Erie Canal

1. The Mississippi River

Industry location in the Southern Coastlands has been enhanced by: 1. The availability of raw materials and capital, and inexpensive water transportation 2. The influx of workers from Cuba and Mexico 3. The tourist attractions in Florida 4. The proximity to European trade centers 5. The gentle climate

1. The availability of raw materials and capital, and inexpensive water transportation

Most the precipitation in the Agricultural Core falls between: 1. The end of April and the beginning of November 2. The beginning of March and the end of August 3. The end of June and the beginning of September 4. The beginning of November and the end of April 5. December-January

1. The end of April and the beginning of November

Which part of Megalopolis was covered by glaciers during the most recent Ice Age? 1. The northern half 2. The southern half 3. The eastern half 4. The western half 5. All of Megalopolis was glaciated during the most recent Ice Age

1. The northern half

Which of the following is least important as a factor in the location of the Manufacturing Core region? 1. The predominant religion in the area 2. Quantity of natural resources 3. Transportation assets 4. Quality of natural resources 5. Location of natural resources

1. The predominant religion in the area

Bochert's Iron Horse Epoch was triggered by the development of: 1. The railway 2. Water transportation 3. Information technology 4. Communication infrastructure 5. Air travel

1. The railway

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Northlands region climate: 1. The region's climate is mostly a maritime climate 2. The January temperatures range from 20'F to *76'F 3. Most of the region has a frost-free period of less than 90 days 4. Crops can only be grown along the region's southern margins 5. Precipitation amounts vary widely across the region

1. The region's climate is mostly a maritime climate

What is the major form of manufacturing employment in the Northlands? 1. The smelting and refining of ores 2. Oil refining 3. Importing and exporting 4. Flour milling 5. All of the above

1. The smelting and refining of ores

The Niagara Peninsula is a major fruit producing area. 1. True 2. False

1. True

Which fall line city is unique in that its growth has followed directly from expansion of the national government structure? 1. Washington. DC 2. New York 3. Boston 4. Baltimore 5. Philadelphia

1. Washington. DC

Which state is the LARGEST coal producer in the United States today? 1. West Virginia 2. Kentucky 3. Wyoming 4. Montana 5. Missouri

1. West Virginia

Americans who headed west on the Oregon Trail were mainly bound for 1. the Willamette Valley 2. Alaska 3. Puget Sound 4. Gold fields in the Sierras

1. the Willamette Valley

Sugar plantations in Hawaii began in the: 1) 1770s 2) 1830s 3) 1910s 4) 1950s

1830s

California's Gold Rush was triggered by the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in: 1. 1802 ® 2. 1848 3. 1856 4. 1875 5. 1899

1848

What year was Santa Fe founded? 1) 1550 2) 1610 3) 1700 4) 1867

2) 1610

The first African slaves arrived in the South around: 1) 1506 2) 1619 3) 1720 4) 1836

2) 1619

Honolulu is at approximately what latitude? 1) 10° North 2) 20° North 3) 45° North 4) 60° North

2) 20° North

In 2014. the United States and Canada accounted for about _____ consumption of the world s daily oil. 1) 16% 2) 24% 3) 34% 4) 41% 5) More than 50%

2) 24%

In 2011, the Canadian census revealed a population of approximately: 1) 11 million 2) 33 million 3. 55 million 4. 100 million 5. 200 million

2) 33 million

The Polynesian Hawaiian population dropped by how much between 1804 and 1850? 1) 25% 2) 50% 3) 75% 4) 90%

2) 50%

Where were MOST early Euro-American settlements on the Great Plains? 1) On fertile plains 2) Along waterways 3) Very close to Native American settlements 4)In glacial depressions On high mountain bluffs

2) Along waterways

Annual precipitation amounts vary on the Great Plains with the majority falling between what months? 1) January to March * 2) April to August 3) July to November 4) December to April 5) May to July

2) April to August

The canyonlands of from Mexico. provided an effective barrier to Spanish expansion northward 1) California and Nevada 2) Arizona and Utah 3) New Mexico and Texas 4) Colorado and Utah 5) Arizona and New Mexico

2) Arizona and Utah

Which area did not develop as a major industrial area in the South? 1) The Piedmont of North Carolina and Virginia 2) Coastal South Carolina and Georgia 2) The Atlanta-Birmingham-Chattanooga triangle 4) The Gulf Coast

2) Coastal South Carolina and Georgia

A uniform region is also called functional region. 1) True 2) False

2) False

Appalachian farms are generally owned by corporations rather than independent operators. 1) True 2) False

2) False

Canada's national core is located near the geographic center of the country. 1) True 2) False

2) False

Cotton is still 'King' in today's Southern economy. 1) True 2) False

2) False

Most of the St. Lawrence River lowlands has a growing season that exceeds 300 frost-free days per year. 1) True 2) False

2) False

Northern Appalachia is generally poorer than Southern Appalachia. 1) True 2) False

2) False

Prince Edward Island is primarily unpopulated and covered in forest. 1) True 2) False

2) False

The Blue Ridge is the westernmost topographic belt of the Appalachians. 1) True 2) False

2) False

The soils of the Canadian Shield are well-drained and fairly deep. 1) True 2) False

2) False

Within North America, immigrants' destinations were largely a result of choosing landscapes similar to their homelands. 1) True 2) False

2) False

Which best describes the Big Thompson River project? 1) It created a series of rice paddy farms along the western edge of the Great Plains ® 2) It supplied water down the western slope of the Rockies Front Range 3) It aided downtown Denver in the protecting wetlands in the city 4) It is the largest strip mine reclamation project in the Great Plains 5) It provides hydroelectric power for the city of Las Vegas

2) It supplied water down the western slope of the Rockies Front Range

The largest lake in the Empty Interior during the Pleistocene was: 1) Little Salt Lake 2) Lake Bonneville 3) Grand Canyon Lake 4) Lake Mead

2) Lake Bonneville

When is spring wheat harvested? 1) Late spring or early summer 2) Late summer or early fall 3) Late fall or early winter 4) Late winter or early spring 5) Exactly on the spring solstice

2) Late summer or early fall

Since European discovery, the islands' population has been concentrated increasingly on: 1) Hawaii 2) Oahu 3) Molokai 4) Maui 5) Kauai

2) Oahu

Which of the following is was NOT a main primary occupation of the Bypassed East region? 1. Mining 2. Retail 3. Fishing 4. Farming 5. All of the above can be considered main occupations

2) Retail

A devastating earthquake struck what city in 1906? 1) San Diego 2) San Francisco 3) Bakersfield 4) Los Angeles 5) San Jose

2) San Francisco

Which statement is FALSE about air quality in Southern California? 1) Excessive particulate matter is responsible for poor air quality in rural areas 2) Smog levels have increased over the last 25 years due to more automobiles 3) Temperature inversions trap pollution in the Los Angeles Basin 4) Ozone is the primary contributor to the poor air quality in urban areas 5) Onshore winds push pollutants inland

2) Smog levels have increased over the last 25 years due to more automobiles

Baptists are most prevalent in what region of the United States? 1. Northeast 2) South 3. Southwest 4. Pacific Northwest

2) South

The western margin of the Manufacturing Core gradually blends into: 1. Canada's National Core region 2. The Agricultural Core region 3. Silicon Valley 4. Megalopolis 5. The Bypassed East

2) The Agricultural Core region

Which of following has allowed for the irrigation of crops over approximately a quarter of the Great Plains? 1) The Red River 2) The Ogallala Aquifer 3) The Lubbock Aquifer 4) The Black Hills 5) Hudson Bay

2) The Ogallala Aquifer

Which part of the Agricultural Core receives the least precipitation? 1) The eastern portion 2) The western portion 3) The southern portion 4) The entire region receives the same amount of precipitation.

2) The western portion

The Hudson-Mohawk River system: 1)Allowed the harbor and the port city of Long Island to expand 2)Is located at the head of the best natural route through the Appalachian Mountains 3)Regulates tidal marshes and the erosion-resistant ridge of the Palisades 4)Binds the north part of Manhattan Island 5)Connects the Harlem River to Long Island Sound

2)Is located at the head of the best natural route through the Appalachian Mountains

Most American Indians were removed from the South by the: 1. 1790s 2. 1830s 3. 1870s 4. 1950s

2. 1830s

Historically, there are how many years between drought occurrences on the Great Plains? 1. 10 2. 20 3. 40 4. 60 5. 100

2. 20

Each township under the township and range survey system was divided into how many sections? 1. 25 2. 36 3. 49 4. 64

2. 36

The growing season in the Agricultural Core regularly extends across: 1. All year 2. 4 to 5 months 3. Around 9 months 4. 6 to 8 months 5. 1 to 2 months

2. 4 to 5 months

Over the past few decades. New York City's economy has seen: 1. A decline in manufacturing jobs and service jobs 2. A decline in manufacturing jobs and an increase in service jobs 3. A decline in service jobs and a rise in manufacturing jobs 4. An increase in manufacturing jobs and service jobs

2. A decline in manufacturing jobs and an increase in service jobs

Which of the following is NOT a nonbasic economic activity? 1. A restaurant ® 2. A university 3. A beauty salon 4. A hardware store 5. A carwash

2. A university

Changes in elevation between the Piedmont region and the Appalachians is usually: 1. Smooth and easy 2. Abrupt and substantial 3. Graded and minor 4. Sudden and jagged 5. There is no change in elevation

2. Abrupt and substantial

As Alaska's economy changed and the Panhandle languished which city became Alaska's population leader? 1. Fairbanks 2. Anchorage 3. Bethel 4. Nome 5. Juneau

2. Anchorage

What is the average annual precipitation for the north coast of California 1. Approximately 25 inches 2. Approximately 80 inches 3. More than 100 inches 4. Less than 20 inches 5. Approximately 50 inches

2. Approximately 80 inches

Coca-Cola and CNN are headquartered 1. New Orleans 2. Atlanta 3. Richmond 4. Birmingham Nashville

2. Atlanta

Which of the following best describes the surface type created by permafrost? 1. Wet and stagnant 2. Boggy and shifting 3. Moist and wet 4. Frozen 5. Hard and stable

2. Boggy and shifting

Which group led the arrival of large numbers of English-speaking European-ancestry settlers in Ontario? 1. French fur trappers seeking to start farms 2. British Loyalists forced out of the United States after the Revolution 3. French refugees from Napoleon 4. British convicts exiled there 5. Escaped slaves from the United States

2. British Loyalists forced out of the United States after the Revolution

Which city sits at the eastern end of Lake Erie? 1. Cleveland 2. Buffalo 3. Toledo 4. Chicago

2. Buffalo

The lowlands of Oregon are part of a structural trough that was created at the same time the . were elevated. 1. Sierras 2. Cascades 3. Klamaths 4. Chugachs 5. Rockies

2. Cascades

The Southern Coastland region's MOST important specialty crops are: 1. Cotton, tobacco, and sugarcane 2. Citrus, rice, and sugarcane 3. Lemons, oranges, and bananas 4. Rice, pineapple, and oranges 5. Sugarcane, cotton, and okra

2. Citrus, rice, and sugarcane

The Bypassed East region's major population clusters are in: 1. The mountains and plateaus of the North 2. Coastal harbors 3. The Triassic Lowlands 4. The Blue Ridge Lowlands 5. Both B and C

2. Coastal harbors

Between ca. 1820 and 1920. the biggest revenue-generating crop grown in the South was: 1. Rice 2. Cotton 3. Tobacco 4. Wheat 5. Indigo

2. Cotton

Which of the following agricultural products is of the MOST economic value to the North Pacific Coast region? 1. Strawberries 2. Dairy products 3. cherries 4. Spearmint 5. Hops

2. Dairy products

Although the Appalachians are not high mountains, they presented a serious barrier to east- west movement in U.S. history. Which is NOT a famous pathway through the Appalachians? 1. The Mohawk Corridor to the north of the Appalachian Upland. 2. Donner Pass 3. The Cumberland Gap 4. The Wilderness Road 5.All of the above are pathways through the Appalachians

2. Donner Pass

The major lumber tree of the Pacific Northwest is: 1. Ponderosa Pine 2. Douglas Fir 3. Spruce 4. Redwood 5. Mahogany

2. Douglas Fir

Russians were the first Europeans to establish permanent settlements along the coast, primarily motivated by: 1. New ports 2. Easily extracted riches, especially furs 3. Military outposts 4. Imperialist expansionism 5. Political advantages

2. Easily extracted riches, especially furs

Atlanta's early growth can be attributed to: 1. Its bountiful and fertile soils 2. Easy access transit hub and rail junction 3. Immigration of large amounts of Scots-lrish 4. Access to the Atlantic via canal 5. Highways built by the ARC

2. Easy access transit hub and rail junction

Which of the following is NOT true regarding early settlement of the South? 1. population concentrations were located near port cities 2. European population densities were quite high compared to the North 3. Urban concentrations were located at the heads of navigable rivers 4. The South was primarily rural and agrarian 5. Economic goals motivated European exploration

2. European population densities were quite high compared to the North

The irrigation system using water from the Cascades has resulted in: 1. A prominent irrigation system that is emulated by states nationwide 2. Famous apple production 3. Immense corporate farm development in the area 4. Massive-scale wheat production 5. All of the above

2. Famous apple production

The Cuban presence in Miami catapulted when: 1. Miami opened the first major tourist resort 2. Fidel Castro assumed power 3. The economy of Florida plummeted in the 1940s 4. Immigration restrictions were lifted in the 1960s 5. All of the above

2. Fidel Castro assumed power

All of the following are TRUE regarding the North Pacific Coast region's trees EXCEPT: 1. There are numerous redwood stands in the Klamaths 2. Forests are rare along the Oregon coast 3. Douglas firs are found in British Columbia Washington, and Oregon 4. Forests cover all of the region except for the dry lowlands and the tundra above the treeline 5. The region's moisture and moderate winter temperatures encourage tree growth

2. Forests are rare along the Oregon coast

During which early trading period did the Métis appear in the Northlands? 1. Gold 2. Fur 3. Lumber 4. Silver 5. Iron

2. Fur

The Southern Coastlands region's largest city is: 1. Miami 2. Houston 3. New Orleans 4. Jacksonville 5. Orlando

2. Houston

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? 1. In Los Angeles, automobiles are the primary source of smog 2. In Los Angeles, mountain breezes push pollutants out towards the Pacific 3. Temperature inversions occur when a body of warm air lies above cooler air 4. In reality, Los Angeles produces only moderate amounts of pollution 5. In the Los Angeles basin, overall smog levels are lower than they were 25 years ago

2. In Los Angeles, mountain breezes push pollutants out towards the Pacific

During the summer months, Hawaii is under the influence of: 1. Heavy rainfall 2. The northeast trade winds 3. Very long days and very short nights 4. A high temperature range 5. The highest temperatures of the year

2. The northeast trade winds

The first European to visit Hawaii was: 1. Lord Sandwich 2. Jack Lord 3. Captain Cook 4. Ferdinand Magellan 5. Jack Sparrow

3. Captain Cook

Which is TRUE about the central business district of Los Angeles? 1. It is key to the progress and expansion of Los Angeles 2. It has relatively little impact on geographic urban activity in Los Angeles compared to eastern cities like Chicago or New York. 3. It is a high-density urban landscape 4. It extends into both Pasadena and Westwood 5. It includes the suburban periphery of the Southbay

2. It has relatively little impact on geographic urban activity in Los Angeles compared to eastern cities like Chicago or New York.

In Appalachia, surface mining of coal is used predominantly 1. Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia 2. Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia 3. Ohio, Kentucky, Alabama 4. Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky 5. Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Virginia

2. Kentucky. Virginia. West Virginia

Which Canadian Atlantic location has the MOST extensive metalic ore mining operations? 1. Prince Edward Island ® 2. Labrador 3. Nova Scotia 4. Quebec 5. Newfoundland

2. Labrador

Which of the following regions is a major dairy producer for northern parts of Megalopolis? 1. Prince Edward Island 2. Lake Champlain Lowlands 3. Annapolis Valley 4. Aroostook Valley 5. Offshore Banks

2. Lake Champlain Lowlands

Which of the following best describes the "rang" system? 1. Immigration of English speakers to Ontario ® 2. Long, narrow strips of land allocated to settlers in parts of Quebec and Ontario 3. Repatriation of Inuit to Nunavut 4. Seccession of Quebec from Canada 5. Lottery system for hunting and fishing licenses.

2. Long, narrow strips of land allocated to settlers in parts of Quebec and Ontario

The 19th century belief that whites in the United States had a God-given right to settle the entire continent was known as: 1. Racist Rhetoric 2. Manifest Destiny 3. Contaminating Monarchies 4. Tyrannical Overture 5) Ethnic Expansionism

2. Manifest Destiny

Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding the North Pacific Coast? 1. Summers are cool 2. Maximum precipitation levels occur in the summer season 3. Winters tend to be mild in temperature but quite damp 4. Most of eastern Washington averages less than 12 inches of rain each 5. Seattle is warmer in the winter than St. Louis

2. Maximum precipitation levels occur in the summer season

Which statement is TRUE about the separatist referendum of Quebec? 1. It is supported by the majority of the province 2. Nearly half of Quebec does not want to succeed 3. Succession would be beneficial to both Quebec and the Atlantic Provinces 4. It would separate the entire Canadian core from the Federation 5. All of the above are true

2. Nearly half of Quebec does not want to succeed

The forestry industry of the Bypassed East primarily produces which of the following? 1.Furniture 2. Paper 3. Toothpicks 4. Lumber 5. Firewood

2. Paper

This Canadian province tried to secede from Canada: 1. Ontario 2. Quebec 3. British Columbia 4. Prince Edward Island 5. Alberta

2. Quebec

Which industry was key to the settlement of a large portion of the small towns in the Empty Interior? 1. Agriculture • 2. Railroads 3. Construction 4. Organized crime 5. Forestry

2. Railroads

Broad geographical areas of distinctive character are called: 1. Landscapes 2. Regions 3. Countries 4. States 5. Urban centers

2. Regions

Which of the following was NOT a result of the emancipation of Southern Blacks? 1. Institutionalized segregation 2. Renewed ties with the rest of the country once slavery was outlawed 3. A continual lack of opportunities for freed Blacks 4. An uncertain labor supply in the South 5). The continuation of cotton as a major cash crop

2. Renewed ties with the rest of the country once slavery was outlawed

The drainage basin of the Mississippi River is an example of a: 1. Single-feature nodal region 2. Single-feature uniform region 3. Multifeature nodal region 4. Multifeature uniform region 5. None of the above

2. Single-feature uniform region

The highest population densities in the Northlands are found along the _____ margins: 1. Northern 2. Southern 3. Eastern 4. Western 5. Northwestern

2. Southern

What part of the Northlands contains the largest area of uncut forest remaining in North America? 1. Northern 2. Southern 3. Eastern 4. Western 5. Central

2. Southern

During which epoch did Erie Canal cities lose prominence? 1. Sail-Wagon 2. Steel-Rail 3. Iron Horse 4. Auto-Air-Amenity

2. Steel-Rail

Which of the following helped solidify the Canadian core as the focus of Canada's transportation network? 1. Navigable waterways across the Canadian Shield 2. Strong economic trade connections to Europe 3. the first railroad connection to Buffalo 4. Access to the Hudson Bay provided quick access to the sea 5) The introduction of public transportation networks to the French cities

2. Strong economic trade connections to Europe

Culture is transmitted: 1)Genetically through birth 2. Symbolically through language 3. Governmentally through regulation 4. By the physical conditions of the environment 5. All of the above

2. Symbolically through language

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the relative location of the Manufacturing Core? 1. It is a direct extension of the large ports of Megalopolis 2. The Mississippi River formed a barrier to east-west transportation 3. New York City is connected to the region's interior via the Hudson/Mohawk valley 4. It includes an interior region and Megalopolis 5. The Mississippi River connects the industrial core to the interior plains

2. The Mississippi River formed a barrier to east-west transportation

MOST precipitation in the Great Plains is caused by: 1. Moist air masses coming from the west 2. The mixture of northern and southern air masses 3. Orographic uplift 4. Tornados Cloud seeding

2. The mixture of northern and southern air masses

The Southern Coastlands region extends from: 1. Houston to the Florida Keys 2. The mouth of the Rio Grande, through Florida and up to North Carolina 3. The mouth of the Mississippi to the mouth of the Rio Grande 4. Mexican border to Florida 5. The Tropic of Cancer to North Carolina

2. The mouth of the Rio Grande, through Florida and up to North Carolina

In the early 1940s farm mechanization accelerated because: 1. Fuel was locally available for the first time 2. There was a war-related labor shortage 3. Farming techniques reduced the need for large planting areas 4. Steam engines were being replaced by gas-powered engines 5. Grading of roadways opened new paths for large equipment

2. There was a war-related labor shortage

Which of the following is NOT true about the soils of the Canadian Shield? 1. They are poorly drained 2. They are thick soils 3. They are thin soils 4. They are acidic soils 5. All of the above are correct

2. They are thick soils

In the early twentieth century, migration within the United States moved towards: 1. The agricultural areas of the Great Plains 2. Urban areas where new industries were located 3. The oilfields of the Southwest 4. California 3. The Southern Coastal region

2. Urban areas where new industries were located

The most serious and long-term threat to the ecological balance of the Everglades is: 1. Agricultural demands 2. Urban growth 3. Exposure to fire 4. Poaching 5. Lack of tourism

2. Urban growth

What is the only state entirely within Appalachia? 1. Pennsylvania 2. West Virginia 3. Virginia 4. Kentucky

2. West Virginia

Approximately what percentage of northern New England land is used for farming today? 1. about 1% 2. less than 15% 3. about 25% 4. half 5. more than 70%

2. less than 15%

All of the following industries gained prominence in the South during the 1880s and 1890s EXCEPT: 1. Cigarette manufacturing 2. pu|p and paper manufacturing 3. Timber-based industries 4. Textile industries 5. Iron and steel industries

2. pu|p and paper manufacturing

Appalachia's low-income families are predominantly: 1. Latino 2. white 3. African-American 4. Asian 5. Native American

2. white

The British took control of Canada at the conclusion of the French and Indian War in ______ 1) 1535 2) 1867 3) 1763 4) 1614 5) 1776

3) 1763

Pulp and paper industries emerged in the South during the: 1) 1880s 2) 1890s 3) 1930s 4) During World War II 5) 1960s

3) 1930s

Most of the population of the Empty Interior are of what origin? 1) Native American 2) Hispanic 3) Northern European 4) Asian

3) Northern European

In what period did people began to leave the largest metropolitan regions of Megalopolis in greater numbers than those who moved in the regions? 1. 1940s 2) 1950s 3) 1960s 4. 1970s 5) 1980s

3) 1960s

What percentage of California's population is Hispanic? 1. 5-10% 2. 10-20% 3) 30-35% 4) 50%

3) 30-35%

In 2000, the average commute time to downtown New York was closest to: 1.5 minutes 2) 25 minutes 3) 35 minutes 4> 60 minutes or more

3) 35 minutes

The ocean floor in the mid-Pacific near Hawaii is about how many meters BELOW sea level? 1) 1,000 2) 2,500 3) 4.500 4) 6,000 5) More than 7,500

3) 4.500

A volcano breaking the water's surface requires a mountain approaching: 1) Less than 1 kilometer in height 2) 2 kilometers in height 3) 5 kilometers in height 4) 8 kilometers in height 5) More than 10 kilometers in height

3) 5 kilometers in height

How big were township squares based on the guidelines of the Land Ordinance of 1785? 1) mile on a side 2) 4 miles on a side 3) 6 miles on a side 4) 10 miles on a side

3) 6 miles on a side

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the Southwest Border Area? 1) Catholicism is the predominant religion 2) The region is dominated by three coexisting cultures 3) About 1 out of every 5 people is of American Indian descent 4) Native American populations tend to be less acculturated than other ethnic groups 5) The Spanish were responsible for introducing cattle-grazing to the region

3) About 1 out of every 5 people is of American Indian descent

Which is NOT true about Prince Edward Island? 1. More than 46 percent of the island is covered by farms 2. Most agricultural products are consumed locally 3. Agriculture is dominated by highly efficient large-scale corporate farms 4. It is off the coast of Nova Scotia 5. It is 5660 square kilometers in land area

3) Agriculture is dominated by highly efficient large-scale corporate farms

Centuries-old apartment-like Indian villages called pueblos are found near: 1. San Antonio 2. Tucson 3) Albuquerque 4) El Paso 5) San Diego

3) Albuquerque

What is the technique often used by prairie farmers to preserve water? 1) Alternating rows of corn with rows of wheat 2) Planting beans that assist in water production 3) Alternating rows of wheat with fallow strips 4) Covering cropland with greenhouse like tarps 5) Rain capture and grey water processing

3) Alternating rows of wheat with fallow strips

Most Hopi villages are now found in what state? 1) Colorado 2) New Mexico 3) Arizona 4) Texas

3) Arizona

The Ogallala aquifer is: 1) Being rapidly recharged due to increased precipitation 2) Rising slowly due to a decrease in water withdrawals 3) Being depleted 4) In equilibrium 5) Now completely depleted

3) Being depleted

Goods and people transfer from one transportation mode to another transportation mode at locations referred to as: 1. Transportation stations 2) Ports-of -call 3) Break-in-bulk points 4. Interstate connections 5. Intraurban nodal connections

3) Break-in-bulk points

Locations where goods are transferred from one transportation mode to another are known as: 1. Transportation hubs 2. Ports-of-call 3) Break-in-bulk points 4) Checkpoints

3) Break-in-bulk points

This federal government agency controls the MOST land in the Empty Interior: 1) Bureau of Indian Affairs 2) U.S. Forest Service 3) Bureau of Land Management 4) Fish and Wildlife Service 5) National Wetlands Inventory

3) Bureau of Land Management

In the 1980s U.S. farmers cut back on soybean production because: 1) People were no longer interested in the health benefits of soy 2) Cattle refused to eat it 3) Competition from foreign countries increased 4) There was not enough rainfall to support an adequate harvest 5) Government subsidies were cut

3) Competition from foreign countries increased

The tribes in Arizona survived the arrival of the Europeans better than most tribes: 1. Northern 2. Southern 3) Eastern 4) Western 5) No tribes survived the arrival of the first Europeans

3) Eastern

The Mesabi Range is associated with the mining of: 1. Coal 2. Uranium 3. Iron Ore 4. Copper

3) Iron Ore

The Great Salt Lake: 1) Is highly potable 2) Covers an area of nearly 25.000 kilometers 3) Is saltier than the oceans 4) Is the only remaining salt lake in the Empty Interior 5) Resulted from a prehistoric meteor impact

3) Is saltier than the oceans

What is the general climate of the Great Plains? 1) Warm, wet and mild throughout the year 2) Mild summers and cool winters 3) Large temperature extremes resulting from very cold winters and very hot summers 4) Decreasing temperature moving southward 5) Increasing temperature moving westward

3) Large temperature extremes resulting from very cold winters and very hot summers

One result of intense erosive action in Hawaii is a limited amount of: 1) Forests 2) Beaches 3) Level land 4) Vegetation 5) Fertile soil

3) Level land

What was the landscape of Ohio, Indiana, and lower Michigan before agricultural settlers arrived? 1) Flat plains with wild grasses 2) Steppe 3) Mixed hardwood forests 4) Pine barrens

3) Mixed hardwood forests

All of the following have Green River Oil Shale deposits EXCEPT: 1) Wyoming 2) Colorado 3) Montana 4) Utah 5) All of the above have Green Oil Shale deposits

3) Montana

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the Mormon legacy in the Empty Interior? 1) Joseph Smith was founded a nation called Deseret, which became 2) Utah Mormons invented the process of desalinization for Great Salt Lake 3) Mormons initiated large-scale irrigation projects that are now the norm for the region 4) Mormons are the majority population in the region 5) Low birth rates have caused a dramatic dip in the Mormon population

3) Mormons initiated large-scale irrigation projects that are now the norm for the region

Which city benefited MOST from its natural access to the interior of the United States? 1. Boston 2. Baltimore 3. New York City 4. Philadelphia 5. Washington. DC

3) New York City

What is the origin of the majority population of the Empty Interior? 1. Native American 2. Hispanic 3) Northern European 4) Asian 5) Middle Eastern

3) Northern European

This Hawaiian island has a broad central valley and sizable coastal lowlands: 1) Hawaii 2) Kauai 3) Oahu 4) Molokai 5) Maui

3) Oahu

A city's situation is sometimes referred to as: 1) State of affairs 2) Latitude 3) Relative location 4. Longitude 5. Site

3) Relative location

The Nevada gambling industry originated in: 1) Carson City 2) Las Vegas 3) Reno 4) Laughlin 5) Virginia City

3) Reno

The capital of California is: 1) Los Angeles 2) San Diego 3) Sacramento 4) Stockton 5) San Francisco

3) Sacramento

According to Birdsall et al., what city is considered the Mexican-American Cultural Capital? 1) El Paso 2) Albuquerque 3) San Antonio 4) San Diego 5) Santa Fe

3) San Antonio

You would expect to find the term Tejanos used most commonly in what state? 1. California 2. Arizona 3) Texas 4) New Mexico

3) Texas

Who was responsible for establishing many of the trading posts in the Canadian Prairies, such as Edmonton? 1) French Soldiers 2) Lewis and Clark 3) The Hudson Bay Company 4) Albert Winnipeg 5) Native Americans

3) The Hudson Bay Company

the MOST widely used and understood name for the U.S. portion of the Agricultural Core region is: 1. The Heartland 2. The Interior Core 3) The Midwest 4) The Farmlands 5) The Lower Great Lakes

3) The Midwest

Large, nearly flat fields in the Agricultural Core can be managed by small numbers of farmers as long as: 1) They are able to plant enough corn 2) They have very large families 9 3) They have enough equipment 4) They use government contract workers 5) They utilize improved fertilizers and nutrients

3) They have enough equipment

Which statement best describes the 'Ranchos' of California? 1) They were shareholder lands owned by farm workers 2) They primarily exported wheat back to Mexico 3) They were colonial landholdings set up to encourage immigration 4) They were noted for their military fortifications 5) The rancho towns were large and quite modern for their time

3) They were colonial landholdings set up to encourage immigration

This metropolitan area has the largest population in Canada: 1. Ottawa 2. Montreal 3. Toronto 4. Hamilton 5. Windsor

3) Toronto

Which of the following was the world's first national park? 1) Bryce 2) Yosemite 3) Yellowstone 4) Grand Canyon 5) Bryce Canyon

3) Yellowstone

The term "manifest destiny" was coined by John L. O'Sullivan, who was 1)A Catholic priest 2)The governor of New York 3)A Democratic journalist 4. A Republican journalist 5. A Baptist minister

3)A Democratic journalist

Tobacco was grown in the South as early as: 1. 1492 2. 1597 3. 1612 4. 1695 5. 1776

3. 1612

A map scale ratio of 1:2400 will mean that 1 inch on the map will equal: 1. 2400 feet on the ground 2. 2400 feet on the ground 3. 2400 inches on the ground 4. 2400 miles on the ground 5. All of the above are correct

3. 2400 inches on the ground

The Arctic Circle is at what line of latitude? 1. 33.5 degrees North 2. 50 degrees North 3. 66.5 degrees North 4. 90 degrees North

3. 66.5 degrees North

How many states use water from the Colorado River Basin? 1. 2 2. 4 3. 7 4. 15 5. 23

3. 7

The Southern Coastlands' climate is best described as: 1. A cool and dry place 2. A coastal region with warm dry air 3. A humid, subtropical place 4. A very wet and cold place 5. A dry region with areas of heavy rain

3. A humid, subtropical place

Along the belt extending from south-central Oregon to southwestern British Columbia, the Coast Ranges are backed by: 1. High elevation mountains 2. Rolling, grassy plains 3. A trough of low-lying land 4. A volcanic plateau 5. Glaciers

3. A trough of low-lying land

The Willamette Valley is the North Pacific Coast region's largest: 1. Forested area 2. Mountainous area 3. Agricultural area 4. Urban area 5. Rolling plains

3. Agricultural area

When people who continued to work within the major cities relocated their residences, it was only natural that a high proportion chose sites that: 1. Offered them the same social benefits 2. Offered them the same economic benefits 3. Allowed them easy access to the main cluster of workplaces 4. Have the same level of urbanization 5. All of the above

3. Allowed them easy access to the main cluster of workplaces

The geologic formations of the Texas and Louisiana coastlands contain all of the following EXCEPT: 1.Rock salt 2. Petroleum 3. Bauxite 4. Sulfur 5. Natural gas

3. Bauxite

European settlement in the South first flourished: 1. In peninsular Florida 2. In the Mississippi River Delta 3. Between the James River in Virginia and the Altamaha River in Georgia 4. Along the Gulf Coast 5. In the Nashville Basin

3. Between the James River in Virginia and the Altamaha River in Georgia

When the fresh milk supply in the dairy-oriented portion of the Agricultural Core exceeds the demand from nearby cities: 1. Large amounts of milk are wasted 2. It is used to feed the cattle 3. Butter and cheese are produced 4. Ice cream supplies are diminished 5. Cows are used for meat production

3. Butter and cheese are produced

All of the following are TRUE regarding the automobile landscape in California EXCEPT: 1. Land-use patterns are directly related to the spatial flexibility of the automobile 2. Los Angeles has more cars per capita than any region in the United States 3. California spends more per capita on highway construction than any other state 4. Los Angeles County has four of North America's busiest freeways 5. Automotive smog levels are lower than they were 25 years ago

3. California spends more per capita on highway construction than any other state

What occurs during a Chinook? 1. Dry warm air descends onto the plains from the Appalachian Plateau 2. South Dakotan Indian tribes celebrate the Sun Dance Ceremony 3. Dry warm air descends onto the plains from the Rocky Mountains 4. Cold winter winds create tornadoes across the Kansas plain 5. It is the beginning of the Inuit First People celebration

3. Dry warm air descends onto the plains from the Rocky Mountains

The Manufacturing Core rose to prominence: 1. During the 1830s 2. During the 1850s 3. During the 1870s 4. Around 1900 5. After World War I

3. During the 1870s

The Southern Coastlands state that is the most "magnetic" for tourists is: 1. Louisiana 2. Texas 3. Florida 4. Alabama 5. Mississippi

3. Florida

What regional resources initially attracted early European settlers to the Bypassed East? 1. Fruit and fish 2. Coal and trees 3. Furs. trees and fish 4. Iron ore and trees

3. Furs. trees and fish

Most of Hawaii's islands were formed by: 1. Uplifting of continental crust 2. Violent volcanic eruptions 3. Gradual buildup of lava flows 4. The collision of two crustal plates

3. Gradual buildup of lava flows

The Bypassed East's largest city is: 1. Burlington. Vermont 2. Bangor. Maine. 3. Halifax. Nova Scotia 4.Saint John. New Brunswick

3. Halifax. Nova Scotia

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Northlands region? 1. Cold temperatures 2. Long winters 3. High amounts of precipitation 4. Poor drainage 5. Thin soils

3. High amounts of precipitation

All of the following are true about the trade relationship between Canada and the United States EXCEPT: 1. In 2006.19% of all US exports went to Canada. 2. In 2006. 79% of all Canadian exports went to the United States. 3. In 2006, the United States controls 85% of all industries in Ontario. 4. In 2006. the total US annual investment in Canada exceeded $241 billion.

3. In 2006, the United States controls 85% of all industries in Ontario.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for Montreal's economic dominance of southern Quebec? 1. Strong defensive position and military control of the St. Lawrence River 2. The head of navigation on the St Lawrence River 3. Intensive mining operations quickly surpassed Quebec's 4. Easy overland commercial access by bridge to Portland

3. Intensive mining operations quickly surpassed Quebec's

Which of the following is TRUE about London the city of Ontario? 1. It is the automobile center of the region 2. It is the petrochemical center of the region 3. It is centrally located relative to agricultural production and major land transport lines 4. It was the capital of the region 5. It is the original name of Toronto

3. It is centrally located relative to agricultural production and major land transport lines

Which of the following is TRUE about the Labrador Current? 1. It is cold and travels north into the Atlantic 2. It is warm throughout the summer and fall 9 3. It is cold and travels south 4. It is cold and travels west 5. It is warm and travels north

3. It is cold and travels south

Which statement is TRUE about location of the Canadian National core? 1. It is located at the center of the country. 2. It is located to the far west of the center of the country. 3. It is located at the far east of the center of the country 4. it extends from Newfoundland through Ontario. 5. It covers the entire Canadian half of the Great Lakes Region.

3. It is located at the far east of the center of the country

The development in the eastern half of the Southern Coastlands region is: 1. Closest to trade centers in the West 2. Receives the largest number of Mexican immigrants 3. Largely recreational and includes abundant retirement communities 4. Known for the large number of refugees from Europe 5) None of the above

3. Largely recreational and includes abundant retirement communities

The Allegheny Plateau contains which of the following? 1. Largest deposits of diamonds in the world 2. Largest deposits of lead in the world 3. Largest deposits of coal in the world 4. Largest deposits of uranium in the world 5. Largest deposits of natural gas in the world

3. Largest deposits of coal in the world

The three major urban centers in the Southern Coastlands region are 1. Houston, Atlanta and Miami 2. New Orleans. Tampa and Miami 3. Miami, New Orleans and Houston 4. Orlando, Tampa and Miami 5. Atlanta, Houston and Corpus Christi

3. Miami, New Orleans and Houston

Which of the following is NOT true: 1. The islands were first settled by Polynesians 2. Captain James Cook was the first European to visit the islands 3. Missionaries first came to the islands in the mid-1700s 4. The islands became a principal resupply center for Pacific whalers in the mid-1800s 5. Due to disease, the Hawaiian population was halved by 1804

3. Missionaries first came to the islands in the mid-1700s

Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding the climate of the North Pacific Coast? 1. The region is very wet 2. Climate is influenced by wet air masses pushed south and east by prevailing winds 3. Orographic precipitation mostly falls on the leeward sided of the mountains 4. Considerable portions of the region are semiarid 5. The Cascades-Coast Mountains are the snowiest area in all of North America

3. Orographic precipitation mostly falls on the leeward sided of the mountains

After the 1820s. Hawaii was the principal resupply point for what industry? 1. Mexican silver merchants 2. Japanese silk traders 3. Pacific whalers 4. Pineapple growers

3. Pacific whalers

What is generally true about the population and economics of Canada? 1. They are largely based in the Atlantic Provinces 2. They are centered in British Columbia 3. The Canadian Core contains the majority of the population and most of the economic activities 4. There is an even distribution of both through all the provinces 5. The population of the Canadian Core is much smaller than the rest of Canada.

3. The Canadian Core contains the majority of the population and most of the economic activities

Cotton was the major cash crop in all of the following areas EXCEPT: 1. The inner coastal plain of Georgia 2. Alabama's 'Black Belt' 3. The Florida Panhandle 4. The Mississippi Valley 5. The loess plains of Tennessee

3. The Florida Panhandle

Which is the passage through the Appalachians followed by the Erie Canal and the New York Central Railroad? 1. The St Lawrence Seaway 2. The Mississippi River 3. The Mohawk Valley 4. The Appalachian Aquifer

3. The Mohawk Valley

All of the following are TRUE regarding the North Pacific Coast region's agriculture EXCEPT: 1. Crops grown in the region are similar to those grown in the East 2. Distance to market greatly affects the region's agricultural economy 3. The Puget Sound lowlands are the region's primary dairy area 4. The area east of the Cascades is semiarid 5. The Palouse is an important dry-farming area

3. The Puget Sound lowlands are the region's primary dairy area

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the Southern population between 1870 and 2000? 1. The Black began to decline in 1900 2. The decrease in Black outmigration accelerated around 1950 3. The decrease in Black population continued to decline into the 1990s 4. There has been a significant infusion of Northern migrants 5. There is now a small but growing Latino population working service jobs

3. The decrease in Black population continued to decline into the 1990s

The Ozarks follow a topographic regionalization similar to the Appalachians EXCEPT for: 1. The people of the Ozarks are famous for their unique hills and "hillbillies" 2. The mountains of the Ozarks are less steep with more arable land 3. The grain of the topography runs east-west, rather then north-south 4. The Great Valley of the Ozarks is much narrower than the Great Valley of Appalachia 5. All of the above are correct

3. The grain of the topography runs east-west, rather then north-south

The Great Lakes connect: 1. The mineral-rich Interior Plains and the fuel-rich Canadian Shield 2. The mineral-rich Appalachian Mountains and the fuel-rich Canadian Shield ® 3. The mineral-rich Canadian Shield and the fuel-rich Interior Plains 4. The mineral-rich Canadian Shield and the fuel-rich Appalachian Mountains 5. The mineral-rich Appalachian Mountains and the fuel-rich Interior Shield

3. The mineral-rich Canadian Shield and the fuel-rich Interior Plains

Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding the island of Hawaii? 1. The island is dominated by five shield volcanoes 2. Mauna Loa covers nearly one-half of the island 3. The presence of active volcanoes on the island severely limits tourism 4. Cattle ranching is one of the island's major industries 5. Mauna Kea's total height is greater than that of Mt. Everest

3. The presence of active volcanoes on the island severely limits tourism

All of the following are TRUE regarding California's future EXCEPT: 1. The two greatest problems are urban expansion and water supplies 2. The greatest loss of land is centered around Los Angeles and San Francisco 3. The state has nearly 30 percent of the electoral votes needed to elect the President 4. Land expansion is taking place primarily in the San Joaquin Valley 5. Water demand will pass water availability in two decades

3. The state has nearly 30 percent of the electoral votes needed to elect the President

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the cultural effects of cash crop agriculture in the South? 1. The South's transportation network evolved to move goods from the interior to coastal export cities 2. Smaller marketplaces remained isolated from each other 3. There was increased interaction with the North 4. The rural population stayed isolated from larger urban areas 5. Banking and other mercantile activities remained concentrated in cities like Richmond and Atlanta

3. There was increased interaction with the North

Which of the following is NOT true about the Canadian lumbering, pulp, and paper industries? 1. They produce forty percent of the world's newsprint 2. They are the second largest Canadian export in value 3. They are operated by the Canadian government as a monopoly 4. They have drops in demands over the last twenty years 5. All of the above

3. They are operated by the Canadian government as a monopoly

Which is TRUE about the Francophone distribution in Canada 1. They are primarily in New Brunswick 2. They are primarily in South Ontario 3. They are primarily along the St. Lawrence River valley 4. They are predominantly along Georgian Bay 5. More live in Toronto then in Ottawa

3. They are primarily along the St. Lawrence River valley

Which city relates to the Golden Horseshoe? 1. Ottawa 2. Montreal 3. Toronto 4. Hamilton 5. Windsor

3. Toronto

What regional resources attracted the early settlers to the Bypassed East? 1. Fruit and fish 2. Coal and trees 3. Trees and fish 4. Iron ore and fur Fur and oil

3. Trees and fish

Each winter, fresh vegetables grown in Florida or the southern margins of other Gulf Coast states fulfill the needs of: 1. Rural areas in the northwest 2. Urban areas in the northwest 3. Urban areas in the northeast 4. Rural areas in the northeast 5. South American countries

3. Urban areas in the northeast

Mt. Lassen. Mt. St. Helens. Mt. Ranier, and Mt. Hood in the Cascade range are all 1. Famous ski areas 2. Named after British explorers 3. Volcanic peaks 4. Military bases

3. Volcanic peaks

This was the first major economic activity introduced by European to Hawaii. It played a major part in reshaping Hawaii's culture in the early to mid-1800s: 1. Tourism 2. Military 3. Whaling 4. Plantation agriculture 5. Mineral extraction

3. Whaling

This was the first major economic activity introduced by European to Hawaii. It played a major part in reshaping Hawaii's culture in the early to mid-1800s: 1. Tourism 2. Military 3. Whaling 4. Plantation agriculture 5. Mineral extraction

3. Whaling

Borchert's Steel Rail Epoch was stimulated by the development of steel, which replaced 1. Copper electrical wires 2. Bronze propellers 3. iron rails 4. Wooden train stations 5. Tin automobiles

3. iron rails

In the dry areas of the Empty Interior, how many hectares of land are needed for each head of cattle? 1) 10 2) 20 3) 30 4) 40 5) 50

4) 40

What percentage of Canada's electrical power comes from hydroelcctricity? 1) less than 10% 2) 25% 3) 40% 4) 70%

4) 70%

Hawaii's eight main islands contain almost ______ percent of the state's land area and all but a handful of its people: 1) 50 2) 60 3) 70 4) 80 5) 100

4) 80

Which of the following is NOT dominated by a long cold season? 1. British Columbia 2. Yukon Territory 3. Alaska 4) Colorado 5) All of the above are dominated by a long cold season

4) Colorado

In terms of economic benefit, what is the most important mineral resource in the Empty Interior? 1) Iron ore 2) Uranium 3) Molybdenum 4) Copper 5) Silver

4) Copper

Early Mormons sought to create a new country called: 1) Zion 2)New Jerusalem 3) Antioch 4) Deseret

4) Deseret

The Prairie Wedge can be found in which state? 1. Iowa 2) Michigan 3) Ohio 4) Illinois

4) Illinois

What BEST describes the elevation across the Great Plains? 1) It is uniformly flat 2) It is interrupted by the major valley created by the Mississippi River 3) It increases as you travel northward 4) It increases as you travel westward 5) It declines as you travel southward

4) It increases as you travel westward

Which is NOT true about the precipitation of the Empty Interior? 1) It is directly related to elevation in the region 2) Low lying areas are generally dry 3) The heaviest rainfall occurs midslope of mountains 4) It is heaviest in the valleys 5) It very rarely rains or snows in the Empty Interior

4) It is heaviest in the valleys

Which state uses the LEAST amount of water from the Colorado River Basin? 1. Colorado 2. Wyoming 3. Utah 4) New Mexico 5) California

4) New Mexico

Most of Hawaii's economy is concentrated on the island of: 1) Hawaii 2) Maui 3) Molokai 4) Oahu

4) Oahu

The North Platte River is located in what area of the Great Plains? 1) Palu Duro Canyon 2) Lake Agassiz Basin 3) The Black Hills 4) Scottsbluff 5) Staked Plains

4) Scottsbluff

Which feature is NOT included in the Southwest Border Area? 1) The broad flatlands of the lower Rio Grande Valley 2) The plateaus of New Mexico 3) The dramatic mesas, buttes, and deserts of Arizona 4) The high, jagged peaks of the Sierra-Nevadas in California 5) The Sangre de Cristo Mountains of New Mexico.

4) The high, jagged peaks of the Sierra-Nevadas in California

In terms of quality harbors, what makes Megalopolis different from other cities such as San Francisco. Seattle, and Mobile? 1. They are not natural harbors and therefore do not function as well as Megalopolis harbors that were created by nature 2. The harbors of Megalopolis helped provide an abundance of goods to European colonial settlers 3) Transportation networks that derived from the land-water boundaries provided the ability to export and import goods 4) The location of the harbors and their proximity to one another 5) ah of the above

4) The location of the harbors and their proximity to one another

As settlement density and economic activity on the interior plains increased, large amounts of the goods produced were carried to: 1. The rural areas of Megalopolis 2. The suburban areas of Megalopolis 3. The ports 4. The urban cores 5. All of the above

4) The urban cores

Which statement is TRUE regarding sections of the terrain in the Empty Interior? 1) They are some of the lowest in elevation in the United States 2) They do not offer much in terms of economic development 3)They have the highest precipitations levels in the country 4) They have some of the most rugged terrain in the United States 5) Both B and D

4) They have some of the most rugged terrain in the United States

By the time of the first census in 1790, Blacks comprised nearly _______ of the population of Virginia, South Carolina and Georgia. 1. 5%-10% 2. 15%-25% 3. 30%-35% 4. 35%-45% 5. More than 50%

4. 35%-45%

What is the average annual changeover from rural to urban land use in the United States? 1. Less than 100.000 acres 2. About 500,000 acres 3. About 1 million acres 4. About 2 million acres 5. More than 3 million acres

4. About 2 million acres

The Palouse region is known for its: 1. High mountains 2. Industrial base 3. High tech industries 4. Agriculture

4. Agriculture

What are the seams along which metropolitan populations spread first and farthest? 1. The arterial highways 2. The interurban railroads 3. The main feeder roads 4. All of the above 5. Metropolitan population spread was completely random

4. All of the above

Which two ethnic groups comprise the mixed heritage of the Métis people? 1. American Indian and Inuit 2. Eskimo and Inuit 3. American Indian and Asian 4. American Indian and White 5. White and Asian

4. American Indian and White

The initial Spanish occupation of Arizona began in 1700. but proceeded tentatively due to the constant threat of the: 1. Hopi 2. Navajo 3. Utes 4. Apache 5. All of the above are correct

4. Apache

The Annapolis Valley is known as one of Canada's main centers for the production of what crop? 1. Blueberries 2. Peaches 3. Watermelon 4. Apples

4. Apples

All of the following are correct regarding Northland soils EXCEPT: 1. Northland soils are generally acidic 2. Northland soils are generally poorly drained 3. Fertile soils are confined to old river valleys and infilled lakes 4. Because of the extreme water saturation, soil development is fast 5. Boralfs and spodosols are the main soil types

4. Because of the extreme water saturation, soil development is fast

Which is TRUE about the location of the Appalachian/Ozark regions? 1. They both lie on the Atlantic Ocean 2. They both fall within the Tropics 3. They are a continuous range with no transitional area 4. Both have three distinct regions of similar topographic patterns 5. The Ozarks and the Appalachians contain the highest peaks in the continental United States

4. Both have three distinct regions of similar topographic patterns

Which one of the following is NOT one of the primary tribes in Southwest Border region? 1. Navajo 2. Hopi 3. Apache 4. Cherokee 5. All of the above are important in the region

4. Cherokee

What city was known as "Second City" for many years? 1. Pittsburgh 2. Detroit 3. Cincinnati 4. Chicago

4. Chicago

The greatest growth during the Iron Horse Epoch occurred in all of the following cities EXCEPT: 1. Pittsburgh 2. Cincinnati 3. Louisville 4. Columbus 5. Buffalo

4. Columbus

Which is NOT part of the Bypassed East? 1. New Brunswick 2. Nova Scotia 3. Prince Edward Island 4. Connecticut 5. Maine

4. Connecticut

Moonshine is made from what crop? 1. Apples 2. Wheat 3. Rye 4. Corn

4. Corn

Volcanic mountains in the Hawaii region are shield volcanoes, which are: 1. Cone-shaped 2. Jagged and quite rugged 3. Very flat due to erosion over time 4. Dome-like 5. All of the above are correct

4. Dome-like

The main lumber tree of the North Pacific Coast is: 1. Pine 2. Oak 3. Redwood 4. Douglas fir

4. Douglas fir

Of the many influences on Tennessee Valley life, which did the TVA NOT provide? 1. Over 293.000 acres of public land 2. 11,000 miles of shoreline 3. Flood control and agricultural irrigation projects 4. Establishment of more than 30 colleges and universities 5. Manufacturing and other employment opportunities

4. Establishment of more than 30 colleges and universities

Which of the following are the offshore banks along the coasts of the Bypassed East best known for? 1. Kelp Farming 2. Hurricanes 3. Warm waters year-round 4. Excellent fishing

4. Excellent fishing

Which of the following agriculture products does the Lompoc valley primarily produce? 1. Almonds 2. Dates 3. Kiwis 4. Flowers 5. Oranges

4. Flowers

Which of the following is the Bypassed East's largest city? 1. Burlington, Vermont 2. Bangor. Maine 3. Berlin, New Hampshire 4. Halifax, Nova Scotia 5. Saint John. New Brunswick

4. Halifax, Nova Scotia

Extreme variations in precipitation from one Hawaiian location to another are mainly caused by: 1. Hawaii's wildly variable climate 2. Hawaii's subtropical location 3. Trade winds blowing in from the southwest 4. Hawaii's mountainous topography 5. The ocean currents

4. Hawaii's mountainous topography

Most communities on the Appalachian Plateau are located: 1. On the slopes of steep hills 2. On high elevations overlooking the scenic valleys 3. Rolling hilly suburban tracts 4. In small spaces in the narrow stream valley 5. In highly urban central cities

4. In small spaces in the narrow stream valley

Which state has the highest percentage of its workforce in manufacturing? 1. Maryland 2. Delaware 3. New York 4. Indiana

4. Indiana

The Winter Garden area of the lower Rio Grande Valley is a major area of: 1. Cultural heritage 2. Civil War history 3. Tourism services 4. Irrigated agriculture 5. High-tech business

4. Irrigated agriculture

Which is not true of Northern Appalachia? 1. It had more diversity of immigrants than Southern Appalachia 2. It is less poor than southern areas of the Appalachians 3. Transportation is better than in Southern Appalachia 4. It has more religious fundamentalism than Southern Appalachia

4. It has more religious fundamentalism than Southern Appalachia

Which of the following is TRUE about the local topographic variation found in much of the Northlands? 1. It is a series of rolling plains and deep canyons. 2. It is mountainous with large river valleys. 3. It is a single flat plateau. 4. It is flat or gently rolling. 5. It is a series of jagged faults in dispersed by rolling plains.

4. It is flat or gently rolling.

The reasons why any city grew where it did are often divided in aspects of: 1.Its size and location 2. Its economics and population 3. Its climate and weather 4. Its site and situation 5. Its previous settlement history

4. Its site and situation

Which was not a reason that Northern textile industries moved to the South? 1. Cheap labor 2. The opportunity to modernize factories 3. Lower taxes and power costs 4. Lack of land in the North

4. Lack of land in the North

The growing season in the Southern Coastlands region: 1. Is less than anywhere else in the United States 2. Is greater than anywhere else in the United States 3. Lasts at least 3 months 4. Lasts at least 9 months 5. Lasts at least 12 months

4. Lasts at least 9 months

Appalachian farms were marginalized from the prosperity of large scale farming in the United States mainly due to: 1. Poor and uneducated farmers unable to manage large plantations 2. Isolation from market places prevented huge profits from exports 3. The soils were infertile and provided only subsistence level agriculture 4. Local geography prevented farmers from ever having large farms to compete, especially after rising farm costs 5. Coal mining provided higher wages and better healthcare

4. Local geography prevented farmers from ever having large farms to compete, especially after rising farm costs

Modem American cities are primarily the result of: 1. Economic consequences of rural activities 2. Economic consequences of hinterland activities 3. Locational consequences of urban sprawl 4. Locational consequences of economic activities 5. Industrial activities of metropolitan coalescence

4. Locational consequences of economic activities

Which industries involve the greatest American investment in Canada? 1. Mining and fishing 2. Mining and agriculture 3. Agriculture and fishing 4. Manufacturing and mining 5. Manufacturing and fishing

4. Manufacturing and mining

The Hawaiian archipelago is a string of islands and reefs, 3,300 kilometers long, that forms a broad arc in the: 1. Indian Ocean 2. South Atlantic Ocean 3. Gulf of Mexico 4. Mid-Pacific Ocean 5. Caribbean

4. Mid-Pacific Ocean

Which of the following are the key agricultural products of the Pennsylvania valleys? 1. Cheese and cabbage 2. Apples and corn 3. Tobacco and rice 4. Milk and apples 5. Corn and apples

4. Milk and apples

High precipitation and the vegetation associated with this heavy moisture are the result of the influence of on the North Pacific Coast region's climate. 1. Clear skies due to high pressure 2. Pollution from the many dense urban centers 3. Hurricanes 4. Mountains 5. All of the above are influences

4. Mountains

Which of the following is NOT a sustained impact minority groups have had on the region? 1. Place names 2. Architecture 3. Food and cuisine 4. Natural vegetation

4. Natural vegetation

North American's manufacturing hearth is: 1. The Chicago/Lake Michigan region 2. The Philadelphia/Delaware River region 3. The Baltimore/Washington, DC region 4. New England 5. The Pittsburgh steel cities region

4. New England

Which city has primacy among East Coast cities with harbor: 1. Philadelphia 2. Boston 3. Baltimore 4. New York

4. New York

Outmigration from the South during and after World War I was primarily to: 1. Western agricultural areas 2. Coastal Florida cities 3. Canada 4. Northern industrial areas

4. Northern industrial areas

Which of the following has become a high-status inland community free from the typical Los Angeles smog? 1. Ojai 2. Pasadena 3. Hacienda Heights 4. Palm Springs 5. Malibu

4. Palm Springs

A mixture of these two types of trees predominates around the Great Lakes: 1. Boreal: Redwood 2. Mahogany; Spruce 3. Firs: Pines 4. Pines: Hardwoods 5. Tamaracks: Spruce

4. Pines: Hardwoods

Which of the following is TRUE about agriculture in the Canadian Shield? 1. The topography of rolling low plateaus was problematic 2. Small lakes and marshes make the area unsuitable for farming 3. Zones of mixed forests prevented the clearing arable land 4. Poor soils and harsh climate restricted productive farming 5. All of the above are true

4. Poor soils and harsh climate restricted productive farming

Variations in‭ ‬are the main markers of seasonal changes on the Hawaiian islands: 1. Temperature 2. Winds 3. Ocean currents 4. Precipitation 5. All of the above indicate seasonal change

4. Precipitation

In central Florida, water requirements are met by: 1. Collecting rainfall 2. Local lakes and rivers 3. Pipelines coming in from Georgia 4. Pumping from the water table 5. Desalinization

4. Pumping from the water table

As of 2011. 90% of Canadians whose mother tongue was French lived in the province of: 1. Ontario 2. Labrador 3. Prince Edward Island 4. Quebec 5. Newfoundland

4. Quebec

Which of the following is NOT part of the major megalopolis formed along the northeastern coast of the United States by the gradual coalescence of large, independent metropolitan areas: 1. New York 2. Philadelphia 3.Baltimore 4. Richmond 5. Boston

4. Richmond

In which of the following Canadian provinces has wheat remained the dominant crop? 1. Manitoba 2. Kansas 3. Arkansas 4. Saskatchewan 5. British Columbia

4. Saskatchewan

Which of the following ethnic groups dominated the early settlement of Appalachia? 1. Germans 2. Dutch 3. English 4. Scots-lrish 5. Norwegians

4. Scots-lrish

Which river has its mouth on the northern coastline of the Bypassed East? 1. Mississippi 2. Connecticut 3. Hudson 4. St. Lawrence 5. St. John

4. St. Lawrence

All of the following are vegetation characteristic of the Southwest EXCEPT: 1. Bunch grass 2. Mesquite 3. Cactus 4. Taiga 5. All of the above are characteristic of the Southwest

4. Taiga

The Trail of Tears refers to the forced relocation of: 1. The Iroquois 2. The Choctaw 3. African slaves 4. The Cherokee 5. The Catawba

4. The Cherokee

Which of the following is NOT true about water consumption in California? 1. Agriculture has the highest demand for water 2. California's farmers use more than one-fourth of all irrigation water used in the United States 3. Los Angeles gets much of its water via the Los Angeles Aqueduct connected to the Owens Valley 4. The Metropolitan Water District serves cities in all of California's counties 5. California's water consumption has increased more rapidly than its population

4. The Metropolitan Water District serves cities in all of California's counties

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the Northland's region? 1. Precipitation levels drop toward the interior 2. The highest precipitation levels occur in the far southeast part of the 3. Mosquitoes can be a problem during the summer 4. The North Pole gets scant amounts of precipitation 5. The Northwest Territories receive less than 24 inches of snow a year

4. The North Pole gets scant amounts of precipitation

America's broad interior plains are nearly enclosed by zones of metallic minerals and fossil fuels found mostly in all of the following EXCEPT: 1. The Canadian Shield 2. The Appalachian Mountains 3. The Rocky Mountains 4. The Sierras 5. All of the above are correct

4. The Sierras

Farm machinery can be used throughout the region because: 1. The farmers earn so much from their crops 2. The equipment manufacturers are located nearby 3. There is access to an abundance of petroleum for fuel 4. The area has low moderate relief 5. Residents have been educated on how to drive the heavy machinery

4. The area has low moderate relief

Which one of the following is/are NOT located within the Manufacturing Core region? 1. Most of the important ports 2. The primary financial centers 3. The main centers of communication 4. The country's political capital 5. All of the above are located within the Manufacturing Core region

4. The country's political capital

Which of the following is NOT a reason Northern textile manufacturers moved to the South? 1. Cheap labor 2. It provided an opportunity to modernize factories 3. Lower local taxes in the South 4. The lack of land in the North for new factories 5. All of the above are true

4. The lack of land in the North for new factories

What is generally true about the incomes for the region? 1. Quebec ranks highest among Canadian provinces in average family income 2. Ontario ranks highest among Canadian provinces in average family income 3. Income disparity does not exist in the region 4. The populations of urban centers have large income disparities 5. There is a small high income group, small low income group, and large middle class

4. The populations of urban centers have large income disparities

Florida's commercial citrus farming areas have gradually migrated south because: 1. The trees grow larger and produce more fruit 2. The fruit ripens slower 3. The risk of drought is greater in the north 4. The risk of frost is greater in the north 5. The area is smaller

4. The risk of frost is greater in the north

All of the following are TRUE about California's climate EXCEPT: 1. Moisture-laden maritime air moves across the state from the northeast Pacific 2. Topography plays an important role in climate 3. During the late summer months, dry winds press west to the coast 4. There is a definite east-west gradient in average annual precipitation In summer, southern 5. California frequently experiences no rain

4. There is a definite east-west gradient in average annual precipitation In summer, southern

Which of the following is TRUE about the Hudson's Bay Company expansion into the Canadian Northlands? 1. They established a dominant foothold for further French expansion down the Mississippi. 2. They prevented British access to the lower Great Lakes. 3. They founded the cities of Detroit and Pittsburgh. 4. They established on the margins of the Hudson Bay, and then pushed south and west. 5. All of the above

4. They established on the margins of the Hudson Bay, and then pushed south and west.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the Northland's terrain and soils? 1. In summer, much of the region is covered with standing water 2. Permafrost commonly has a depth of about 100 meters 3. Taiga distribution reaches Hudson Bay 4. Tundra distribution extends down to Lake Superior 5. Northland soils are generally acidic

4. Tundra distribution extends down to Lake Superior

All of the following are TRUE regarding the North Pacific Coast EXCEPT: 1. Lewis and Clark reached the mouth of the Columbia River in 1805 2. Forest products are still a major economic mainstay of the region 3. The Oregon Trail ended in the Willamette Valley 4. Unlike interior Indian tribes, the North Pacific Coast's Indian people were highly organized and were therefore able to resist European settlement 5. Russians were the first Europeans to establish permanent settlements along the coast

4. Unlike interior Indian tribes, the North Pacific Coast's Indian people were highly organized and were therefore able to resist European settlement

Which city is Canada's principal deep-sea fishing port 1. St. Lawrence 2. Halifax 3. Bangor 4. st. John's 5. Charlottetown

4. st. John's

Greater opportunity for access to water transportation in Megalopolis could be attributed to: 1. An interpenetrated coastline 2. Bays and river estuaries that penetrate the landmass 3. Peninsulas that jut into the Atlantic Ocean 4. Islands that are scattered along the coast 5. All of the above

5) All of the above

Most of the residents in the Agricultural Core are descendants of migrants from 1) Germany 2) Scandinavia 3) The Netherlands 4) The British Isles 5) All of the above

5) All of the above

What occurs wherever rivers flow off the Piedmont? 1. A series of rapids form 2. A series of small waterfalls are formed along a line tracing the physiographic boundary 3. A boundary known as the fall line is formed 4. A source of water power is created 5) All of the above

5) All of the above

Which one of the following is NOT a benefit of the fall line? Water power 1.Access to ocean shipping 2. It was advantageous to the transfer of goods brought in or going out 4)Settlements were able to develop because of ocean access 5) All of the above are benefits of the fall line

5) All of the above are benefits of the fall line

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that Santa Fe retains Spanish culture? 1) Adobe architecture 2) Open central squares 3) Stores offering the goods of northern Mexico Large 4) Restaurants offering the food of northern Mexico 5) All of the above are ways that Spanish heritage is exhibited in Santa Fe

5) All of the above are ways that Spanish heritage is exhibited in Santa Fe

The Southwest is made distinctive by the: 1) Spanish-American culture 2) American Indian culture 3) Anglo cultures 4) Its physical environment 5) All of the above contribute to its distinctiveness

5) All of the above contribute to its distinctiveness

In the United States and Canada, a place's settlement date can be predicted by knowing: 1. Its distance from the West coast 2. Its distance from the East coast 3. The country's pace of settlement 4. Both B and C 5) Both A and C

5) Both A and C

Between 1900 and 1997, the Midwest census showed: 1) That the number of residents per farm has decreased by 18% 2) That the number of farms has decreased 3) That the number of residents per farm has increased by 18% 4) That the average farm size has increased 5) Both B and D

5) Both B and D

The primary role of the Appalachian Regional Commission was to: 1. Fund tourism initiatives around famous locals such as Elvis. Isaac Hayes, and Dolly Parton 2. Provide safe and affordable access to healthcare for rural residents 3. Create navigable waterways through the Tennessee River stream network 4. Promote a better cultural understanding and appreciation for the Hillbilly region ® 5. Build roads and improve highways

5) Build roads and improve highways

Ninety years ago. the central business districts of all large cities were crowded with spiderweb networks of telephone lines, testifying to the intensity of: 1. High populations 2. Urbanization 3. Business infrastructure 4. Metropolitan areas 5. Communication demands

5) Communication demands

What was the name of the new country early Mormons sought to create in the west? 1. Zion 2. New Jerusalem 3. Utah 4. Antioch 5) Deseret

5) Deseret

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints was founded in: 1) Missouri 2) California 3) Utah 4) Nevada 5) New York

5) New York

The easy movement of information and ideas was supported in cities by all of the following intensively developed systems EXCEPT: 1. The telephone 2. The teletype 3. The telegraph 4. Fiber optics 5. The phonograph

5) The phonograph

By 2000. the percentage of Florida's population over 60 was estimated to be more than: 1. 61% 2. 52% 3. 43% 4. 36% 5. 22 %

5. 22 %

One of the most important site characteristics of Megalopolitan growth was: 1. Its peninsula that juts into the Atlantic 2. Its many islands that are scattered along the coast 3. Its several bays 4. Its river estuaries that penetrate the land-mass in a mirror image of the land's penetration of the ocean 5. A coastline of abundant indentations

5. A coastline of abundant indentations

Which of the following is NOT a primary industry of the Californian megalopolis? 1. Tourism 2. Oil extraction 3. Defense contracting 4. Entertainment 5. ALL of these are primary industries for this area

5. ALL of these are primary industries for this area

Chemical plants located along the western Gulf Coast manufacture: 1. Plastics 2. Insecticides 3. paints 4. Antifreeze 5. All of the above

5. All of the above

How did the outbreak of World War I in Europe affect the flow of immigrants into the US? 1. The flow of emigrants stopped 2. A new set of migration flows began to filter into Megalopolis 3. What had been a slow trickle of black migration from southern states began to grow. 4. Black migrants and groups of rural whites from the region repeated the patterns of settlement used by migrant groups from Europe 5. All of the above

5. All of the above

Some of the effects of Hurricane Katrina that are difficult to measure include: 1. Oil spills 2. Fish and animal kills 3. Disease incidence 4. Looting 5. All of the above

5. All of the above

The Land Ordinance of 1785 established: 1. A series of east-west baselines 2. A series of north-south meridians • 3. Townships that were 6 miles square 4. 36 sections in each township 5. All of the above

5. All of the above

Which of the following are present in the metropolitan areas of Megalopolis? 1. Crowded housing 2. Industrial plants 3. Theaters 4. Dilapidated structures 5. All of the above

5. All of the above

All of the following are TRUE regarding the North Pacific Coast region's topography EXCEPT: 1. The Klamath Mountains are a product of Pleistocene glaciation and stream erosion 2. The Cascades run northward from the Klamaths into British Columbia 3. The southern section of the Cascades is a high eroded plateau topped by volcanic peaks 4. The peaks of the Coast Ranges are the lowest among the region's mountains 5. All of the above are correct

5. All of the above are correct

Most important in the development of urban centers in the interior portion of the Manufacturing Core is: 1. The movement of metallic mineral ores from the margins of the Canadian Shield to the coal fields of western Pennsylvania 2. The movement of metallic mineral ores from the margins of the Canadian Shield to the coal fields of West Virginia 3. The smaller movement of coal from West Virginia to the Canadian Shield 4. The smaller movement of coal from Pennsylvania to the Canadian Shield 5. All of the above are correct

5. All of the above are correct

The aridity of _____ discouraged large-scale Anglo agricultural settlement into the 19th century, ensuring that substantial numbers of American Indians would remain: 1. Arizona 2. New Mexico 3. Utah 4. Colorado 5. All of the above are correct

5. All of the above are correct

The rapid increase in the non-Spanish population in the late nineteenth century was due to all of the following EXCEPT: 1. East Texas became the new western frontier for southern settlements 2. The discovery of gold in California in 1848 3. The Hispanic population was dominate only in New Mexico, southern California, and Texas south of San Antonio 4. After the Mexican-American war. there were more economic opportunities for Mexicans in Mexico 5. All of the above are correct

5. All of the above are correct

Which of the following is NOT true regarding Northland precipitation? 1. The cold air of the region holds little moisture 2. The Arctic Ocean supplies very little moisture through evaporation 3. The northern Arctic Islands are the most arid parts of Canada and the U.S. 4. The Northland's snowfall range is about 50 inches 5. All of the above are correct

5. All of the above are correct

Which of the following is true about precipitation in the Pacific Northwest? 1. Considerable interior portions of the region are semiarid 2. Parts of the borderlands of Puget Sound in Washington receive only about 60 centimeters of precipitation annually 3. Precipitation seldom falls in the form of heavy thundershowers 4. Runoff is minimized resulting in vegetation making maximum use of the moisture 5. All of the above are correct

5. All of the above are correct

White Americans tend to have _____ than American Indians and Hispanics: 1. Higher incomes 2. More education 3. Fewer children 4. Better housing 5. All of the above are correct

5. All of the above are correct

All of the following are correct regarding permafrost EXCEPT: 1. It is a subsurface layer of permanently frozen ground 2. It commonly has a depth of 100 meters 3.During summer, it usually thaws down to a depth of 1 meter 4. It is discontinuous in warmer areas 5. All of the above are correct regarding permafrost

5. All of the above are correct regarding permafrost

An important element of its regional character is the North Pacific Coast's relative from the rest of America. 1. Distance 2. Distinction 3. Isolation 4. Separation 5. All of the above are important elements

5. All of the above are important elements

The economy of Alaska is based on: 1. Minerals 2. Lumbering 3. Fishing 4. Raw materials 5. All of the above are important to the economy of Alaska

5. All of the above are important to the economy of Alaska

All of the following are TRUE about ethnic diversity in Los Angeles EXCEPT: 1. Anglos are now a minority in Los Angeles 2. Greater Los Angeles has the largest Mexican population outside Mexico 3. Greater Los Angeles has the largest Korean population outside Korea 4. English is a second language for nearly 25% of school children in Los Angeles 5. All of the above are true

5. All of the above are true

Which is TRUE about San Francisco's metropolitan area? 1. It was the northern core of the Spanish interest in California 2. It was the supply center for the Gold Rush 3. It was the largest city on the West Coast until 1920 4. It was a focal point for Asian immigration to the United States 5. All of the above are true

5. All of the above are true

Which of the following is NOT true of Portland? 1. It is an old city by the standards of the region 2. Portland is a major transshipment point for grain from eastern Washington 3. Portland's economy is more diversified than Seattle's 4. Portland has been deemed America's Most Livable City 5. All of the above are true

5. All of the above are true

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the physical effects on the landscape due to permafrost? 1. Buildings must be placed on piles sunk deeply into the permafrost for stability 2. Roads must be repaired extensively each year 3. Construction needs much attention in order to maintain any resemblance of an even roadbed 4. Most of Alaska is underlain by continuous or discontinuous shifting of the surface 5. All of the above are true

5. All of the above are true

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding Pittsburgh? 1.It became synonymous with the steel industry 2. It is located at the junction of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers 3. It has excellent access to both raw materials and downriver markets 4. Its growth spurred the development of other cities associated with the steel industry 5. All of the above are true

5. All of the above are true

All of the following contributed to the loss of orange and lemon groves in the Los Angeles Basin EXCEPT: 1. Urbanization 2. Competition from the Florida orange industry 3. Smog 4. Land use competition 5. All of the above contributed to the loss of orange and lemon groves

5. All of the above contributed to the loss of orange and lemon groves

The steep scarp of the eastern edge of the Appalachian Plateau is the: 1. Cumberland Plateau 2. Piedmont Plateau 3. Blue Ridge Front 4. Appalachian Front 5. Allegheny Front

5. Allegheny Front

Which of the following was did NOT have a negative impact on New England farmers? 1. Access to rich western farmlands 2. The Industrial Revolution 3. The rise of textile mills 4. Opening of the Erie Canal 5. Construction of the Welland Canal

5. Construction of the Welland Canal

The region occupying most of the center of the United States is: 1. Megalopolis 2. Bypassed 3. East Hawaii 4. Changing South 5. Great Pains and Prairies

5. Great Pains and Prairies

The development of sugar plantations in Hawaii created a need for: 1. New and improved farm machinery to harvest the sugar 2. Increased trade with Asia 3. New and better irrigation systems 4. Smaller farms owned by individuals instead of large land-owners 5. Imported labor

5. Imported labor

Which of the following statements regarding the South's 1880 economic revival is NOT true? 1. It was led by cotton textile manufacturing 2. More than half of the cotton spindles in the United States were now in the South 3. It was helped by the massive underemployment in the South 4. Plants were located primarily in Georgia and the Carolina Piedmont area 5. It help raise income levels of southern Blacks

5. It help raise income levels of southern Blacks

The LARGEST of the Pleistocene Lakes was: 1. Red River 2. Lake Lake Michigan 3. Lake Superior 4. Lake Winnipeg 5. Lake Agassiz

5. Lake Agassiz

The world's largest oil drilling platform is 1. In Nova Scotia near its coalfields 2. Off the coast of Maine where pollution is a concern to lobster production 3. In the Lake Champlain lowlands 4. In Northern New England where igneous and metamorphic rock abound 5. Off Newfoundland's Grand Banks

5. Off Newfoundland's Grand Banks

The climate of the Bypassed East can generally be described as the following: 1. Often cold and dry 2. Often warm and wet 3. Often warm and dry 4. Often hot and dry 5. Often cold and damp

5. Often cold and damp

All of the following are states in the Empty Interior EXCEPT: 1. Alaska 2. Montana 3. Utah 4. California 5. Oklahoma

5. Oklahoma

What competitor states have come to challenge agricultural producers in the St. John- Aroostook Valley area? 1.New York and Hawai'i 2. California and Florida 3. Idaho and Kansas 4. Washington and Oregon 5. Oregon and Idaho

5. Oregon and Idaho

The great majority of people in the Northlands live in 1. Small villages 2. Towns in the heartland 3. Large cities along the coast 4. Igloos 5. Places near the U.S. - Canadian border

5. Places near the U.S. - Canadian border

What crop is The Aroostook Valley of Maine and New Brunswick know for producing? 1. Blueberries 2. Apples 3. Kale 4. Wheat 5. Potatoes

5. Potatoes

Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding the Great Plains region? 1. The region's topography and vegetation show little variation 2. The High Plains subregion is known for its sandy and porous topsoil 3. The Black Hills are located in South Dakota and Wyoming 4. One can find 100-foot tall sand dunes in Nebraska 5. Prairie grasses have shallow, simple root systems in order to take maximum advantage of the region's precipitation

5. Prairie grasses have shallow, simple root systems in order to take maximum advantage of the region's precipitation

All of the following are cities in the California Central Valley EXCEPT: 1. Stockton 2. Sacramento 3. Fresno 4. Bakersfield 5. Santa Barbara

5. Santa Barbara

The Manufacturing Core region of the US is bordered by or overlaps all of the following EXCEPT: 1. The Ohio River Valley 2. Megalopolis 3. The southern Great Lakes 4. The agricultural core region 5. The Mississippi River

5. The Mississippi River

Which of the following has the most suitable soils for European-style farming in the Canadian core? 1. The Ontario Shield 2. The St. Lawrence highlands 3. The northern Ontario lowlands 4. Georgian Bay Plateau 5. The Southern Ontario Peninsula

5. The Southern Ontario Peninsula

Mixed hardwood forests in Ohio. Indiana, and lower Michigan were signs that: 1. Settlers before them had planted timber 2. Native Americans were present in the area 3. The land was useless to them 4. That there would be too much work to do before crops could be planted 5. The area had sufficient moisture and good soils for crops

5. The area had sufficient moisture and good soils for crops

Which of the following is NOT true: 1. Today only about one Hawaiian worker in 30 is employed in agriculture 2. The allegiance of Hawaii's Asian population was a major obstacle to statehood 3. Acreage for pineapple production dramatically increased after 1950 4. More than 80 percent of Hawaii's economy is concentrated on the island of Oahu 5. Today about one Hawaiian worker in 4 is employed by the military

5. Today about one Hawaiian worker in 4 is employed by the military

Which one of the following was NOT one of the changes that increased demand for access within the city center? 1)Construction of peripheral circumferential highways 2)Ring highways 3)Limited-access expressways 4. High-volume highways 5. Toll highways

5. Toll highways

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the slave trade in the South? 1. There was a large impact on the speech, diet and music of Southern whites 2. It instilled a belief that non-whites were inferior 3. There resulted in an increased intimacy between Blacks and whites 4. Blacks populated nearly all the South except for Appalachia and peninsular Florida 5. Until the end of the 20th century nearly 90 percent of all Blacks in the United States still lived in the South

5. Until the end of the 20th century nearly 90 percent of all Blacks in the United States still lived in the South

Which of the following is NOT a specialty crop grown in Southern Ontario? 1. Peaches 2. Cherries 3. Grapes 4. Tobacco 5. Wheat

5. Wheat

Mennonite immigrants from the Ukraine are credited with the introduction of what crop to the Great Plains? 1. Corn 2. Sorghum 3. Soybeans 4. Sunflowers 5. Winter wheat

5. Winter wheat

Juneau is connected to the rest of Alaska by all but which of the following? 1. Air 2. Water 3. Road 4. Rail 5. it lacks both Rail and Road connections

5. it lacks both Rail and Road connections

Locations in the Southern Coastlands east of Houston generally receive rain each year in the amount of: 1. Less then 10 inches 2. 10 - 20 inches 3. 20 - 30 inches 4. 30 - 40 inches 5. 50 or more inches

50 or more inches

Southern sections of the Northlands region receive around winter. daylight hours during the 1) 5 2) 7 3) 10 4) 12 5) 13

7

Topography's effect on precipitation almost disappears: A. East of the Rocky Mountains B. West of the Rocky Mountains C. South of the Cascade Mountains D. North of the Cascade Mountains E. Precipitation is not influenced by topography

A. East of the Rocky Mountains

Angular measurement of distance north or south of the Equator is known as: A. Latitude B. Longitude C. Kilometers D. Topology E. Altitude

A. Latitude

Historically the most important coal deposits in the United States were those in: A. The Appalachian Field B. The Rocky Mountains C. The Great Central Valley D. The Gulf of Mexico E. The Great Plains

A. The Appalachian Field

The physiographic region most affected by glacial erosion is: A. The Canadian Shield B. The Interior Lowlands C. The Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain D. The Appalachian Mountains E. The Rocky Mountains

A. The Canadian Shield

The soil that represents the ultimate stage of weathering and soil formation in the United States is: A. Ultisols B. Mollosols C. Aridosols D. Maxisols E. Spodosols

A. Ultisols

The greatest demand for water in California is from: 1. Agriculture 2. Residential use 3. Industrial use 4. Military use 5. Car washing

Agriculture

Which of the following is NOT a major wheat producing state? 1. Washington 2. Oklahoma 3. North Dakota 4. Arkansas 5. Montana

Arkansas

The Characteristics of the Interior Lowland region have influenced the economic and settlement history of the United States because: A. No topographic barriers exist between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans B. A large portion of this region has vast agricultural potential C. Extremely dry conditions in this entire area prohibit farming D. All of the above E. None of the above

B. A large portion of this region has vast agricultural potential

When the internal structure of previously formed rocks is changed through tremendous pressure and heat: A. Sedimentary rock is formed B. Metamorphic rock is formed C. Igneous rock is formed D. Magma is extruded E. Earthquakes occur

B. Metamorphic rock is formed

More Precipitation typically falls A. On the lee side of a mountain B. On the windward side of a mountain C. on the precipice of a mountain D. on the mountain peak E moisture does not fall on mountains

B. On the windward side of a mountain

The portion of southwestern Wisconsin and part of the adjacent Mississippi River that escaped glaciation are known as: A. The Moraine Field B. The Driftless Area C. Illinois D. The great Lakes E. The Erratic Plain

B. The Driftless Area

The primary geographic influences on climate are: A. Mountains and Longitude B. Topography and latitude C. Valleys and streams D. Oceans and mountains E Longitude and topography

B. Topography and latitude

The Grand Canyon is located: A. In the Rocky Mountains B. Near the Canadian border C. In the Colorado Plateau D. In the Central Valley E. In the Cascade Mountains

C. In the Colorado Plateau

Metallic minerals are most often found where this type of rock occurs. A. Igneous B.Sedimentary C. Metamorphic D. Crystalline E. Volcanic

C. Metamorphic

The most important components of climate are: A. Rain, snow and sleet B. Cloud cover and hours of daylight C. Temperature and precipitation D. Wind and temperature E. Vegetation and fauna

C. Temperature and precipitation

The altitude above which trees, given sufficient moisture, will not grow, is called: A. The tundra B. The rockline C. The treeline D. The Arctic circle E. The baseline

C. The treeline

The only extensive lowlands near the Pacific Coast are located in: A. California's Central Valley B. Oregon's Williamette Valley C. Washington's and British Columbia's Puget Sound Lowland D. All of the above E. There are no extensive lowlands near the Pacific Coast.

C. Washington's and British Columbia's Puget Sound Lowland

Places that experience greater seasonal temperature extremes: A. are located near large bodies of water. B. are near the coast C. are being affected by continentality D. Are being affected by maritime influence E. Are being affected by precipitation overload

C. are being affected by continentality

As a result of the massive weight of vast ice sheets covering much of the Shield over the last 1 million years this region: A. Lacks Vegetation B. Cannot be inhabited C. Has a deep layer of fertile soil D Is slowly increasing in elevation as earth's crust rebounds. E. None of the above

D Is slowly increasing in elevation as earth's crust rebounds.

An assemblage that will grow and reproduce indefinitely at a place, given a stable climate and average conditions of soil and drainage is called: A. Finite flora B. Rainforest C. Organic cover D. Climax vegetation E. Tundra

D. Climax vegetation

The city that derives its name from the French word for "the narrows" is: 1. Chicago 2. Detroit 3. Milwaukee 4. Peoria 5. Cincinnati

Detroit

In North America the primary deposits of metallic ores are located in: A. The Canadian Shield B Portions of the Appalachian Highlands C. The eastern Piedmont of the Appalachian Highlands D. Sections of the western mountatins E. All of the above

E. All of the above

Higher elevations are cooler that lower elevations by: A. 6.5 degrees Celsius per kilometer B. 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit per 1000 feet C. Temperatures increase with altitude. D. There is no change in temperature based on elevation E. Both A and B

E. Both A and B

The interior Lowland region is: A. Much Hillier than the coastal plains B. Underlain by hard sedimentary rock C. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the east. D. Bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west E. Both A and B

E. Both A and B

Water shortages are widespread in the western third of the United States because: A. The region is arid B. There are inadequate supplies C. There is no shortage of water in the United States D. Water is diverted to supply major cities on the East Coast of the United States E. Both A and B

E. Both A and B

Climax vegetation can be found: A. Where there is enough rainfall B. In valleys west of the Rocky Mountains. C. In valleys east of the Appalachian Mountains. D. In desert Regions E. Climax vegetation probably never existed

E. Climax vegetation probably never existed

Coastal locations have smaller temperature ranges than continental interiors because of: A. Latitude B. Longitude C. Elevation D. Continentality E. Maritime influence

E. Maritime influence

One byproduct of burning coal from the eastern interior field is a noxious gas called: A. Carbon Trioxide B. Hydrogen peroxide C. Sodium Sulfate D. Helium dioxide E. Sulfur Dioxide

E. Sulfur Dioxide

Although Great Plains agriculture is large-scale, mechanization is rare and much of the work is still done by laborers. 1) True 2) False

False

Culture is transmitted biologically through birth. 1) True 2) False

False

During the winter in the Northlands, although days are short, after the sun rises, it climbs high above the horizon. 1) True 2) False

False

Higher elevations are warmer than lower elevations by 6.5 degrees Celsius per kilometer. True False

False

Important to Agricultural Core farmers, most precipitation in the region falls between the beginning of November and the end of April. 1) True 2) False

False

In general, soybean production in the agricultural core has declined in the past half century. 1) True 2) False

False

In geographical terminology, the Agricultural Core has a maritime climate. 1) True 2) False

False

Monument Valley no longer is an area of Navajo sheep herding. 1) True 2) False

False

Most Inuits still survive by hunting and fishing. 1) True 2) False

False

Places far from large bodies of water experience less temperature extremes than do costal locations True False

False

Plantation economies flourished in Appalachia. 1) True 2) False

False

Residents of the Empty Interior are generally happy with the widespread federal control in the region. 1) True 2) False

False

The Hawaiian archipelago begins with the island of Hawaii and ends at Midway Island. 1) True 2) False

False

The Mormons provided very little impact on the cultural and physical landscape in the Empty Interior. 1) True 2) False

False

The Southern Coastlands' largest city is New Orleans. 1) True 2) False

False

The U.S. Forest Service is part of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM.) 1) True 2) False

False

In general, over the past century farm sizes in the agricultural core have 1. Increased 2. Decreased 3. Stayed about the same

Increased

The numerically largest Native American tribe in the Four Corners region is the: 1. Sioux 2. Apache 3. Navajo 4. Hopi

Navajo

Which state has the GREATEST power capacity from wind farming? 1) California 2) Kansas 3)Nebraska 4) Missouri 5) Texas

Texas

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, part of Arizona has sunk nearly seven feet due to groundwater use. 1) True 2) False

True

Bakersfield is a key city in the California agriculture processing industry. 1) True 2) False

True

California has the highest and lowest elevations in the coterminous United States. 1) True 2) False

True

California is the leading U.S. state in terms of the total market value of its agricultural products. 1) True 2) False

True

Citrus fruits were introduced to Florida by the Spanish over 400 years ago. 1) True 2) False

True

Except for the drier lowlands and the tundra above the tree line, all of the Pacific Northwest is, or was, covered by forest. 1) True 2) False

True

Hawaii was formed by volcanoes. 1) True 2) False

True

High transportation costs inflate the price of Pacific Northwest products in distant eastern markets and discourage some manufacturers from locating in the region. 1) True 2) False

True

In interior Washington beyond the Cascades, air masses again descend and warm. 1) True 2) False

True

In the first decade following the end of World War I. the United States passed its first major legislation to restrict immigration. • l)True 2) False

True

In the mid-19th Century, many American experts thought that the Great Plains were NOT a good place for farming. 1) True 2) False

True

Large, nearly flat fields in the Agricultural Core can be managed by small numbers of farmers as long as they have enough equipment. 1) True 2) False

True

Metallic elements are located most often where metamorphic rock occurs? True False

True

Most North American urban areas grew during the Twentieth Century. 1) True 2) False

True

Most of Alaska is underlain by continuous or discontinuous permafrost. 1) True 2) False

True

Most wheat in the Plains is grown using dry farming techniques. 1) True 2) False

True

Initially European settlers in the Agricultural Core cultivated ____ as their primary cash crop: 1. Corn 2. Wheat 3. Alfalfa 4. Soybeans 5. Rice

Wheat

North America's traditional population core lies in a quadrant defined by: ® 1. Montreal, Chicago, St. Louis and Washington, D.C. 2. Montreal, New York, Boston and Toronto 3. Vancouver. Seattle. Portland and San Francisco 4. Vancouver. Los Angeles. Las Vegas and Toronto 5. Boston, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Seattle

® 1. Montreal, Chicago, St. Louis and Washington, D.C.

Cities are located where they are as a result of: 1. On Land and water connections 2. Major transportation routes 3. Economic advantages 4. Security concerns ® 5) All of the above

® 5) All of the above

Most of the Great Plains of the United States was settled by non-native-Americans between: 1. Before 1790 2. 1790 and 1800 3. 1800 and 1830 4. 1830 and 1865 5) 1860 and 1890

•5) 1860 and 1890