Social Studies Unit 2 Test Prep
Quiz by Jessica Hamm
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- Q1
Where is the suburb of the city most likely to be located
The Rural Cores
The Urban Fringe
The Urban Cores
The Rural Fringe
30s - Q2
The colored areas on the map are best defined as which of the following
Metropolitan Areas
Transportation Districts
Urban Areas
Rural Fringes
30s - Q3
Immigrants most help build the U.S. economy by
taking jobs away from U.S. citizens
not paying taxes
starting new businesses
bringing illnesses to the U.S.
30s - Q4
An ecumene is a region that is well suited to permanent settlement. Where is Canada's ecumene?
The western region
The border region
The northern region
The southern region
30s - Q5
Ice skating on a frozen canal in winter is an example of how Canadians in Ottawa have
adapted to thier environment
created economic activity
preserved native peoples' culture
celebrated thier plural society
30s - Q6
The illustration shows buildings most often found in which kind of region?
metropolitan
suburb
city
rural
30s - Q7
What is NOT a physical feature that the U.S. and Canada share?
The Grand Canyon
Rocky Mountains
Niagra Falls
St. Lawerance River
30s - Q8
The main reason for Canada's cold climate is its
southern location
northern location
western location
eastern location
30s - Q9
Which of the following is a major concern of people who oppose urban sprawl?
point-source pollution
subsistence farming
habitat loss
affordable housing
30s - Q10
All of the following are major push factors that cause people to leave their home countries except
economic opportunity
poverty
hunger
violent conflict
30s - Q11
What do the 3 holidays listed below have in common?
-St. Patrick's Day
-Cinco de Mayo
-Chinese New Year
They came to the U.S. with immigrants
They are celebrated only by immigrants in the U.S.
They mark important events in U.S. History
They started in the United States
30s - Q12
The U.S. is an example of a country that has __________ with many different ethnic groups living side by side
ethnic group
culture
cultural diversity
cultural diffusion
30s - Q13
When someone leaves a country they are known as an _______________ and when they arrive in a new country they are known as an ___________________.
immigrant, emigrant
guest, visitor
deserter, newbie
emigrant, immigrant
30s - Q14
What is the spread of cultural traits from one region to another?
cultural diffusion
cultural diversity
ethnic group
culture
30s - Q15
In 1950, about 29% of the world's population lived in cities. By 2030, that amount is expected to more than double. Choose the graph that best represents the world's urban and rural population in 2030.
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