What geographical feature is central to the United States' role as a global superpower?

The Geographic Foundations of America's Global Influence

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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Rocky Mountains
The Great Plains
The Greater Mississippi Basin
The Appalachian Mountains
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the river system in the United States contribute to its economic growth?
By providing a barrier against invasions
By facilitating the integration of settlers and transport of goods
By offering a source of hydroelectric power
By serving as a natural boundary for states
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What strategic advantage does the U.S. coastline provide?
It serves as a natural barrier against invasions
It offers protection from hurricanes
It supports a large fishing industry
It provides access to global trade routes
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What natural features help insulate the United States' population centers?
Lakes and deserts
Mountains and forests
Plains and plateaus
Rivers and valleys
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are Canada and Mexico unable to seriously rival the United States?
They have smaller populations
They have weaker economies
They lack technological advancement
They face too many natural constraints
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What has the United States used its wealth and security to build?
The world's largest army
The world's largest air force
The world's largest navy
The world's largest economy
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What power does control of the world's major sea lanes give the United States?
The ability to control global weather patterns
The ability to expand its territory
The ability to influence international laws
The ability to facilitate or deny trade
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the responsibility of the United States in managing its global engagements?
To reduce its military presence
To build up strategic allies
To expand its territory
To increase its population
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