North America Unit 2 Exam

Front

Where is the suburb of a city most likely to be located?

Back

On the urban fringe

Front

When someone leaves a country, they are known as an _______, and when they arrive in a new country, they are known as an ________.

Back

emigrant, immigrant

Front

Immigrants most help build the US economy by _______________.

Back

Starting a new business

Front

An ecumene is a region that is well suited to permanent settlement. Which of the areas listed below best describes Canada's ecumene? The plains region, The tundra region, The border region

Back

The border region

Front

What physical feature(s) do the United States and Canada share? Niagara Falls, St. Lawrence River

Back

Both of these

Front

The main reason for Canada's cold climate is its _______________.

Back

northern location

Front

Which of the following is a major concern of the people who oppose the urban sprawl? Habitat loss, Subsistence farming, Affordable housing

Back

Habitat loss

Front

What do these three holidays have in common: St. Patrick's Day, Cinco de Mayo, Chinese New Year?

Back

They came to the United States with immigrants.

Front

What is cultural diffusion?

Back

The spread of culture traits from one region to another

Front

The United States is an example of a country that has _________, with many different ethnic groups living side by side.

Back

cultural diversity