United States and Canada
candida was formerly was formerly dominion of which country
Britain
In the early to mid-1800s large numbers of British immigrants arrived. how did this impact French speaking citizens?
French got to maintain their culture and identity
Most Americans are _______ or descended from ________.
Immigrants x2
Washington DC is located on which river?
Potomac River
Define metropolitan area
a central city and its surrounding suburbs with a population of @least 50,000
Why are the Northeast and Great Lakes regions so densely populated in the United States?
they are historic centers of commerce and industry
What percentage of Vancouver trade is with Asia
50%
What is a megalopolis?
A chain of linked metropolitan areas
Cities along the Pacific coast have the strongest trade links with countries on which continent?
Asia
Name the largest Bay in the US
Chesapeake Bay
What is the term for city central business district
Downtown
Does Canada have an official language if so what is it (are they)?
English and French
Where does the "rust belt" get its name? where is it located?
Factories being abandoned and shut down; great lakes
How has the US workforce changed since 1900?
Farmer rate went from 97% to 3%
Why is food relatively inexpensive in the U.S.?
Food surplus
What is the trend for farms in the US and Canada. subsistence or commercial?
Getting larger; commercial
Which two countries fought for the interest in Canada
Great Britain and France
Where is weak grown in the United States and Canada
Great plains and prairie provinces
What has been the trend of the average US household since the 1970s
Less kids
Which US region has thin rocky soil?
North east
Where are United States populations clustered?
Northeast, great lakes, west-coast
What states make up New England?
Not New York
In terms of location what is the advantage of high-tech industries
Not dependent on location
Name the province of the Inuit
Nunavut
This Canadian territory is the worlds only example of land being handed over peacefully to its native people. what is its name
Nunavut
Where is the Corn Belt?
Ohio to Nebraska
Name the political units of Canada
Provinces
Which is Canada's French speaking province
Quebec
What does the term maritime mean
Related to the sea
The majority of workers in the US and Canada or employed in which industry?
Service
In what two directions did the population move in the United States in recent years
South and west
What are the two fastest growing regions of the United States?
South and west
The second most commonly spoken language in the United States is _____.
Spanish
What is the nickname of the Midwest region of the United States
The nations bread basket
Why are some Canadians upset with the USMCA when it comes to culture
They are getting Americanized
Why do most Canadians live near the US border?
Too cold north of the border
The US imports more than it exports. what is the term for this?
Trade deficit
Canada exports more than imports. What is the term for this
Trade surplus
What is a market economy? who makes decisions in a market economy
US economy; we make them
What countries are included in USMCA
United States, Mexico, and Canada
What is the single most important force that shapes the west?
Water
Is broadcasting private or public in Canada
public