1. United States and Canada Test Review

2. What geographic factor influenced the settlement pattern in Canada?
They needed water resources for transportation and survival
What geographic factor influenced the settlement pattern in Canada?

3. Make a generalization comparing the vegetation of Canada and the U.S.
The U.S. has more varied climates and
vegetation

4. How does the distribution of languages reflect Canadian History?
Eastern Canada was settled by the French and their descendants remain
there today in Quebec

5. What is a major characteristic of a rural community?
In most rural communities
They participate in agricultural
activities
Cotton Belt

6. What is a benefit of globalization?
It leads to a higher standard of living

7. What was the importance of the Beringia Land Bridge in early civilization?
It allowed for migration
to the Americas from Siberia

8. If you took a vacation to Canada to visit the Inuit, what part of Canada would you visit?
Northern Frontier and you would
Encounter American Indians
Inuit
English
German
Scottish

9. What does this political map show?
It shows the political boundaries
of the countries of North America

10. Why have the citizens of Quebec organized efforts to gain independence from Canada?
They are different from the rest of Canada:
Speak a different language (French)
Have different beliefs/culture

11. What benefit have the U. S
What benefit have the U.S. and Canada gained from construction dams and reservoirs?
They are able to supply inexpensive
electricity

12. What technological innovation allowed for the growth of urban centers in areas of extreme heat?
Air Conditioning
Las Vegas

13. Why does the West Coast of California experience earthquakes?
The San Andreas Fault

14. What factors contributed to the development of the megalopolis from Boston to Washington D.C.?
Transportation Routes
Economic Development

15. Why did settlers move west during early exploration and settlement?
Access to Natural Resources

16. Name the United States regions.
West Midwest Northeast
South

17. What type of region is depicted in the pictures?
New York
Functional
San Francisco
Houston

18. Canada has national health insurance
Canada has national health insurance. Where on an economic spectrum would you locate it? A D C B

19. Which of the following is an example of cultural convergence?
The spreading of ideals and
philosophies

20. What agreement changed trade patterns between the U.S. and Canada?
NAFTA

21. Which age group has the highest male population? Female population?

22. Which of these countries is not part of North America: Canada, Argentina, Haiti, or Mexico
Argentina, South
America

23. Based on the photos, what has contributed to international trade in the U.S.
Access to water for transportation

24. How are urban and rural lifestyles similar?
Access to political power

25. What can you infer by comparing countries’ GDP per capita and their literacy rates?
You can make inferences on the standard of
living as well as the country’s prosperity