Fall Semester Exam Review 2024

Front

What major mountain range influences weather patterns in North America and is the largest in North America?

Back

Rocky Mountains

Front

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the climate of North America? Latitude, Altitude, Ocean currents, Animal migration

Back

Animal migration

Front

Rain shadows are created by which geographical feature? Options: Rivers, Deserts, Mountains, Plains

Back

Mountains

Front

Regarding the Rain Shadow Effect, which side of the mountain receives the most rainfall?

Back

Windward Side

Front

As the elevation increases or rises, what happens to the temperature?

Back

The temperature decreases and gets much colder.

Front

Which biome is characterized by low precipitation and extreme temperature variations? Options: Tundra, Grassland, Desert, Temperate forest

Back

Desert

Front

Which of the following is considered a pull factor that attracts immigrants to North America? Political instability, Economic opportunity, Natural disasters, Overpopulation

Back

Economic opportunity

Front

The "American Dream" is primarily associated with which of the following? Cultural assimilation, Economic opportunity and social mobility, Religious freedom, Environmental sustainability

Back

Economic opportunity and social mobility

Front

Waves of immigrants to the United States have historically come from which regions?

Back

Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America

Front

Which climate region is located near the Amazon River in Brazil and near the equator? Options: Arid/Desert, Marine West Coast, Tropical Wet, None of the above

Back

Tropical Wet