Geography Benchmark 2
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- Q1The largest canyons and deepest valleys were created bywind erosion.chemical weathering.plate tectonics.moving water.30s
- Q2Which of the following is not affected by the relative positions of the sun and the earth?seasonsclimateday and nightthunderstorms30s
- Q3The primary reason the earth’s population is unevenly distributed is thatnatural obstacles greatly restrict where people can live.in order to survive, people must live near a body of water.people tend to form restrictive groups.most climates cannot support life.30s
- Q4What would you expect to find in a country with zero population growth?a high birthrate and a low death ratea low birthrate and a high death ratemore or less equal birthrates and death rateslow birthrates and death rates30s
- Q5Each country in the world has all of the following characteristics excepta population that can vary greatly in size, density, and diversity.the ability to rule itself by establishing its own policies and determining its own course of action.natural borders, such as mountains, that separate it from other countries.a government that makes and enforces public policies and provides for common needs.30s
- Q6What kind of government structure does the United States have?monarchycapitalist systemunitary systemfederation30s
- Q7Which of the following statements refers to a pure capitalist economy?The government and the free market jointly make economic decisions.The government takes no part in the economy.The government provides goods and services needed by the public.The government regulates businesses to ensure efficiency.30s
- Q8Broadleaf deciduous forests grow best in regions with aMediterranean climate.cool and dry climate.temperate climate and adequate rainfall.tropical climate and heavy seasonal rainfall.30s
- Q9Which statement explains why water, forests, and wildlife are renewable resources?They can be continually replenished by nature.They are essential for life.They are not being used up as quickly as nonrenewable resources.They are not replaced by nature after being used.30s
- Q10Which of the following factors did not influence the economic development of the United States?strict immigration lawsan economic system based on capitalismtransportation technologyan abundance of land30s
- Q11Settlers were originally attracted to the South primarily for which of the following reasons?rich soilvaried climateextensive forest areasrelatively flat landscape30s
- Q12Many of the mineral deposits and oil reserves in Nunavut, the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories have not been developed becausenative Inuit refuse to give up their lands.harsh climate and rugged terrain make mining difficult.environmental laws prohibit the mining of land in these territories.the area is sparsely settled.30s
- Q13The most important natural resource of the Atlantic Provinces isthe sea.rich soil.wildlife.petroleum.30s
- Q14Quebec and Ontario developed as Canada’s economic heart because of the provinces’ locationsbordering the Hudson Bay.on the major waterway linking the Canadian interior and the Atlantic Ocean.in the southeastern corner of Canada near the United States.along Canada’s major railroad lines.30s
- Q15In contrast to the United States, Canada is more likely to do which of the following?engage in direct competition with European countries for businessplay the role of middle power in the global communityhave positive relations with Japan and other Asian countries cengage in armed combat with developing nations30s