World Geography A-Unit 2 Exam
Which is a characteristic of a free market economy?
minimal government control
Which word best describes Montreal?
multicultural
Read the sentence. An example of _[blank]_ is moving to another country to enjoy political freedom. Which best completes the sentence?
XXX regional immigration
Which gave the United States control of the port of New Orleans?
XXX the Mexican-American War
How does fracking cause pollution?
It contaminates groundwater.
Which best demonstrates the cultural mosaic of Oklahoma?
XXX Amish families expanding their ways of making a living
How does burning fossil fuels affect air quality?
XXX It can cause noise pollution that is harmful to humans.
How has Montreal's culture changed since the early 20th century?
Immigrants arrived from China, bringing their culture.
What is the term for the economic system in which the means of production are privately owned?
free enterprise
What effect did the Great Depression have on immigration?
XXX Poor US citizens left the United States to try to find work in other countries.
How have humans affected wetlands in the United States? Select all that apply.
Humans passed laws protecting wetlands. Humans drained wetlands for agriculture and industry.
How is the United Nations beneficial for the United States?
The United Nations helps with international relations with other countries.
Why are cities like Montreal and Toronto so diverse?
They accept immigrants and their traditions.
What is the western border of Canada's interior lowlands?
XXX the Canadian Shield
What does the gross domestic product predict?
economic health
Which best describes the climate of the Southeast region of the United States?
warm, wet, and humid
Which is the best description of Kodiak Island
XXX rugged mountains
Why is coal mining an important part of the Canadian economy?
Coal mining is an important source of employment in Canada.
Why did people establish industry and communities near the Mississippi River?
It is an important commercial waterway for transporting goods.
What effects does the diffusion of American pop culture have on the world? Select all that apply.
The diffusion of culture brings people together. Similar items are copied and adapted to the local culture.