Unit 4 Review-U.S. & Canada

C

Using the economic spectrum above, which letter indicates the economic system of Canada?

A higher demand for water

Based on the information in the excerpt above, what is one environmental impact which could possibly be caused by hydraulic fracturing?

Concerns about economic changes

Based on the information in the excerpt, what most accounts for some Quebec citizens voting against independence for Quebec?

Access to waterways and ports

Based on the map, which of the following physical geographic factors influences the ability of leaders in the U.S. and Canada to control such large territories?

Cattle ranches

Cattle ranchesWhich of the following is most characteristic of the cultural landscape of both West Texas and western Canada?

Early French settlements were primarily in eastern Canada.

How has history affected the language patterns evident in Canada?

Global maritime networks developed

In what way did worldwide trade patterns change after the colonization of the U.S. and Canada?

spatial diffusion of Asian populations to the Americas

The migration pattern shown on the above map most likely resulted in-

North American Free Trade Agreement

North American Free Trade AgreementWhat trade agreement of the 1990s changed trade patterns between the U.S. and Canada?

enabling habitation in warmer environments

One way air conditioning has facilitated human adaptation to the environment is by-

constructing dams with reserviors

People in the U.S. and Canada have modified the environment to provide inexpensive electricity and recreational areas by-

wind, water, or ice

The process of erosion can best be described as the movement of weathered materials by

Functional region

The region shown on the map above is best described as a-

increasing the standards of living

The U.S. and Canada are home to many multinational corporations, which employ people in a variety of jobs. In this way, globalization has benefited the societies of the region by-

welcoming to immigrants

The words above are inscribed on the base of the Statue of Liberty. The inscription reflects a perception that the U.S. is place that is-

Construction of railroads

What advance accelerated the settlement of western regions of the U.S. and Canada during the 19th century?

Higher elevations experience cooler temperatures compared to lower elevations.

What best explains how elevation influences temperature?

Location on the continent

What has the greatest effect on temperature variations experienced in Oklahoma City and Topeka?

Agricultural cooperatives

What is a likely characteristic of rural communities in the U.S. and Canada?

More numerous emergency weather events occur in the U.S.

What is a likely reason for the differences of warning systems?

Similar democratic institutions

What is one factor that contributes to the view that the U.S. and Canada constitute a single geographic region?

Many large cities in the U.S. are home to significant Hispanic populations.

What population pattern is evident on the map?

Urbanization

What process has industrial growth in the U.S. most directly contributed to?

Political regions

What types of regions are created by the man-made borders shown on the map?

Where transportation routes and major economic development have concentrated.

Where is a megalopolis most likely to develop?

Both countries are experiencing slow population growth.

Which conclusion can be made about the growth rates of the populations of the U.S. in Canada based on the population pyramids?

A common trade route

Which geographic factor contributes to the creation of the region shown on the map?

The warmer temperatures of maritime winds

Which geographic factor explains why both regions have similar climates?

Available land for farming

Which geographic factor was most responsible for increasing migration to the U.S. and Canada during the 17th century?

cultural convergence

cultural convergenceThe spread of democratic ideas from Europe to the U.S. and Canada is an example of-

the risks of exposure in a cold climate

the risks of exposure in a cold climateMany people living in Canada deal with extreme weather conditions because of-