Cultural Geo. of U.S. & Canada

The six functions of a city include:

defense and security

centers of trade

religious centers

Which three functions are missing from the list?

• government administration

• providing housing

• manufacturing centers

• centers for services

• providing grants

Which refers to a city's exact spot, usually selected for reasons related to trade and defense?

• site

• situation

Which refers to a city's location in relationship to trade, migration, or transportation routes?

• site

• situation

Where is the Golden Gate Bridge located? It is known for being a port city.

• Seattle, Washington

• Sacramento, California

• San Francisco, California

• Los Angeles, California

What is the capital of Canada? It is located on a confluence site.

• Ottawa, Ontario

• Montreal, Quebec

• Toronto, Ontario

• Quebec City, Quebec

Which city is known for its Gateway arch? It is located on a confluence.

• Omaha, Nebraska

• St. Louis, Missouri

• Sacramento, California

• Houston, Texas

This city is located on the shores of Lake Michigan and is a cultural, financial, and transportation hub for the Midwest.

• Chicago, Illinois

• Houston, Texas

• St. Louis, Missouri

• Omaha, Nebraska

Which city was built on a rocky hilltop island that sits in the St. Lawrence River? This location was good for defense and trade.

• Quebec City, Quebec

• Ottawa, Ontario

• Montreal, Quebec

• Toronto, Ontario

Which two cities were the starting point and end point of the western half of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Omaha, Nebraska

• Sacramento, California

• Chicago, Illinois

• Houston, Texas

Which city is known for steel manufacturing? It is located at the confluence of three rivers.

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• New York, New York

• Richmond, Virginia

• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania