Topic 2 Lesson 7

Why has the Colorado River become an environmental issue?

• Irrigation has severely reduced the flow of water.

• River levels are rising rapidly as a result of climate change.

• Oil spills have polluted the river and threatened many species.

• Frequent flooding threatens endangered habitats in the Rocky Mountains.

Which of the following correctly summarizes a recent trend in immigration to Canada?

• Immigration to Canada has dropped slightly.

• Canada has imposed strict limits on immigration.

• Illegal immigration has caused a rapid population increase in Canada.

• Immigration to Canada has hit record highs.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following correctly summarizes an economic trend in recent U.S. history?

• There has been little change in the distribution of wealth.

• People with higher incomes have gained a larger share of wealth.

• People with lower incomes have gained a larger share of wealth.

• Americans of all income levels have experienced declining incomes.

What do most climatologists see as a major cause of rising global temperatures?

• water pollution cause by industrial waste

• Earth's closer proximity to the sun due to its gravitational pull

• rising ocean levels caused by melting polar ice sheets

• 
  greenhouse gases produced by burning fossil fuels

Which of the following best describes the effect globalization has had on some American and Canadian workers?

• Many have lost jobs because companies offshored their production.

• Many must pay higher prices charged for imported goods.

• Many are employed by foreign companies manufacturing in North America.

• Many have had emigrate to follow jobs that were moved overseas.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3