Unit 2 Review: US and Canada

Which answer explains population distribution in Canada ?

• Although it is small, Canada’s population is evenly distributed across its vast land area.

• Harsh climate and isolation force many people to settle in the Maritime Provinces such as Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.

• Proximity to the U.S. and milder climate has resulted in most Canadians living within 100 miles of the border with the U.S.

• Much of Canada’s mineral wealth lies beneath the Arctic tundra, so many people live in the area hoping to benefit from this wealth.

Urbanization in the U.S was because

• People migrated from the rural regions

• moved from South America

• Economic failures in agriculture

I run north and south through the United States. I provide opportunities for recreation, especially in the winter. I am west of Texas but east of California. I am a major landform. What am I

• Rio Grande River

• Mississippi River

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

Who best represents "Group 1"?

• Anti-Federalists

• Inuit of Canada

• Vikings

• Great Britain

What would be the best title for the box above?

• The influence of Viking Exploration

• The influence of Native American

• The influence of Spanish Culture

• The influence of European Colonization

The United States and Canada are both considered to be multicultural societies because---

• The American Indian cultures in these societies did not mix with the European cultures

• Most of the people in these societies speak more that one language.

• A history of immigration has resulted in several cultures contributing to these societies.

• People living in these societies have economic and political freedoms.

What physical geographic feature, shared by U.S. and Canada is shown on the map

• Franklin Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Great Plains

• Great Lakes

Why would the U.S. and Canada be considered as one region in the world?

• Similar historical development

• Similar cultural traits

• Single land mass

• All of the choices are correct

Which technological innovation has most encouraged people to live in the desert regions in the Southwest of the United States.?

• Air conditioning

• Desalination technologies

• Dry farm techniques

• Refrigerated railroad cars

What are two reasons why 90% of Canadians live within 100 miles of the U.S. border?

• More job opportunities, and more resources.

• Warmer climate, and closer to Canada’s main trade partner.

• Better transportation systems, and Natural boundaries.

• Similar language and religion along the border.