Chapter 5 and 6 Quiz
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- Q1The region of the United States and Canada is culturally known as Anglo American because both countries were colonies of Great Britain at one time and because most of the people speak English.TrueFalse30s
- Q2The Appalachian Mountains are only found in Canada.TrueFalse30s
- Q3The United States is the world’s biggest consumer of energy resources. Its need for these fuels is so great that it is a major importer. In fact, most of Canada’s energy exports go to its neighbor to the south.TrueFalse30s
- Q4The United States and Canada have drastically different climate and vegetation zones especially along the border.TrueFalse30s
- Q5Which of the following best explains why North America is the world's leading food exporter?The richly fertile soils allow for vast and productive agricultural activityThe large quantities of minerals contribute to fertile, productive soil.The waterways support an immense shipping industry.The water resources have been harnessed to irrigate the agricultural regions.60s
- Q6Why were a series of locks constructed to form the St. Lawrence Seaway? 5.3to redistribute water that might otherwise cause floodingto control population growth in developing citiesto allow immigrants from Europe to reach North America's heartlandto allow huge vessels to sail into the Great Lakes from the Atlantic Ocean60s
- Q7Which best explains the significance of the Continental Divide? 5.1point at which the rivers flow eastward or westwardhighest point of the Rocky Mountainsdivides the Great Plains and the Canadian Shieldborder between Canada and the United States60s
- Q8Which does NOT contribute to the marine west coast climate found in the region? 5.2dry, cool Pacific airprevailing westerliesPacific Ocean currentscoastal mountains60s
- Q9Which describes a key natural resource of the Great Plains? 5.1fishfertile soilzinctimber60s
- Q10Which of these helps explain why human population is sparse in the subarctic regions of Alaska and Canada? 5.2permafrostcontinental divideberingiaeverglades60s