TEST BANK For The Geography Of North America, Environment, Culture, Economy, 2nd Edition by Susan W.

Correct Mark 1 out of 1 Flag question Question text According to the lecture, which of the following is INCORRECT regarding Alaska?

Select one: a. The Federal government is the largest landowner in Alaska b. The Federal government, especially the Department of Defense, is the dominant employer in Alaska c. Petroleum was not discovered in Alaska until 1968 at Prudhoe Bay on the North Slope d. The Yukon Delta is the largest national park in Alaska e. Alaska statehood came in 1959 Feedback The correct answer is: The Yukon Delta is the largest national park in Alaska The Geography of North America, 2e (Hardwick) Chapter 1 Introduction 1) What colonial power settled Greenland?

A) France B) Spain C) Britain D) Denmark Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

2) People who speak English are known as what?

A) Francophones B) Anglophones C) Engophones D) Americans Answer: B Diff: 1

Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

3) Francophones are people who speak what language?

A) French B) German C) Frankish D) English Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

4) During the 19th and early 20th centuries the majority of immigrants to the United States were from what part of the world?

A) Western Europe B) Eastern and Southern Europe C) Latin America and Asia D) Africa Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

5) Most of the population of Canada lives in what part of the country?

A) In Western Canada B) In Eastern Canada C) Within 150 miles of a coast D) Within 150 miles of the U.S. — Canada border Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

6) Canada's political system, in which the Queen of England is the official head of state, but a prime minister is the elected head of the federal government, is called what?

A) A Commonwealth B) A Republic C) A Monarchy D) Socialism Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

7) Joel Garreau, in his book Nine Nations of North America divided the continent based on what characteristic?

A) Landforms B) Political divisions C) Cultural characteristics D) All of the above Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Approaches Used in This Book Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 6. How culture and experience influence people's perception of places and regions.

GeoStandard2: 5. That people create regions to interpret Earth's complexity.

8) An area of near uniformity in one or more characteristics is called what?

A) A functional region B) A formal region C) A perceptual region D) A core region Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Approaches Used in This Book Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 5. That people create regions to interpret Earth's complexity.

GeoStandard2: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

9) A region created by a shared set of links or spatial interactions is called what?

A) A functional region B) A formal region C) A perceptual region D) A core region Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Approaches Used in This Book Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 5. That people create regions to interpret Earth's complexity.

GeoStandard2: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

10) The combined area of Canada and the United States covers about what percent of the world's land area?

A) 5% B) 13% C) 25% D) 40% Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Estimate GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

11) Which country in North America was the last to achieve independence from colonial rule?

A) The United States B) Canada C) Mexico D) Greenland Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

12) Most immigrants from Latin America and Asia have arrived in the United States when?

A) Around American independence B) In the 19th and early 20th century C) Since the 1960s D) Since the 1990s Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Estimate GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

13) In contrast to the United States, Canada is divided into provinces and what?

A) Territories B) States C) Regions D) Localities Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

14) The prime minister in Canada fulfills which of the following roles?

A) The chief executive of the country B) A member of the legislative branch C) A member of the nobility D) Both A and B Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

15) Canada's government is an example of what form of government in which the prime minister is both the chief executive and a member of the legislature?

A) A presidential republic B) A parliamentary system C) A socialist collective D) A republic Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

16) A presidential republic, such as the United States, has what characteristics?

A) The judicial and the legislative branches are linked B) The president and the executive branch are separate C) The executive and legislative branches of government are linked D) The executive and legislative branches of government are separate Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

17) What country in North America has the largest total number of immigrants of any country in the world?

A) The United States B) Canada C) Greenland D) None of the above Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

18) Garreau's Nine Nations of North America are examples of what type of region?

A) Formal B) Functional C) Landform D) Agricultural Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Approaches Used in This Book Bloom's Taxonomy: 3 Application - Relate GeoStandard1: 5. That people create regions to interpret Earth's complexity.

GeoStandard2: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

19) Looking at the map (1.10) what part of North America is associated with sugarcane farming?

A) California B) Idaho C) Florida D) Texas Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Approaches Used in This Book Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 1. How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

20) Looking at the map (1.10) what crop, besides corn, is grown in the Corn Belt?

A) Wheat B) Tobacco C) Hay D) Soybeans Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Approaches Used in This Book Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 1. How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

21) France and Britain both vied for control of what part of North America?

A) The United States B) Canada C) Alaska D) Greenland Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

22) The capital of Canada is what?

A) Montreal B) Vancouver C) Ottawa D) Winnipeg Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

23) When did Greenland become an independent nation?

A) 1867 B) 1776 C) 1979 D) 1929 Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

24) By current research, aboriginal people first came to the North American continent about when?

A) 1,400 to 5,000 years ago B) 14,000 to 50,000 years ago C) 140,000 to 500,000 years ago D) 1,400,000 to 5,000,000 years ago Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

25) In terms of cultural diversity for North America (Canada and the United States), which of the following is true?

A) Canada is probably the most culturally diverse region on Earth, while the United States is not.

B) The United States is the most culturally diverse region on Earth while Canada is not.

C) As a whole, Canada and the United States is probably not the most diverse region on Earth.

D) As a whole, Canada and the United States is probably the most diverse region on Earth.

Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

26) At the time of American independence in 1789, the population of the United States was dominated by A) Native Americans B) Eastern Europeans C) Western Europeans D) Africans Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

27) The longest peaceful international border in the world is shared by A) Canada and Alaska B) Canada and the continental United States C) The continental United States and Mexico D) Canada and Greenland Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

28) By using the Geographic Perspective in Geographic Analysis A) We can study the Earth's physical systems with reference to people, cultures and cultural landscapes.

B) We can study the Earth's people, cultures, and cultural landscapes with reference to political economies.

C) We can study political economies in reference to Earth's physical systems.

D) All of the above.

Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Why Study Regional Geography?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

29) The Dominion of Canada was ratified in 1867, separating Canada from what?

A) The United States B) The Netherlands C) Quebec D) Great Britain Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

30) The word Geography comes from the words for "earth" and "writing" in what language?

A) Greek B) Latin C) German D) French Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Putting Geography Back on the Map Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

31) Geography in the past was deeply connected to exploration, today it is ________.

A) A study of cartography B) Still based on exploration C) A study of interconnectedness D) Both A and B Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Putting Geography Back on the Map Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

32) Which country has the highest rate of immigration (as a percentage of population) in the world?

A) The United States B) Canada C) Greenland D) Both A and B Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

33) North America is the world's ________.

A) First largest continent B) Second largest continent C) Third largest continent D) Fourth largest continent Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

34) The world's largest island is what?

A) Australia B) Japan C) Great Britain D) Greenland Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select

GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

35) Greenland was colonized by whom?

A) Great Britain B) France C) Sweden D) Denmark Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

36) In 1789, when the United States gained independence from Britain, the population of the 13 colonies was dominated by immigrants from Western Europe, but there were also large numbers of ________ and ________.

Answer: African-American slaves, Native Americans Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

37) The word "geography" comes from the Greek roots "geo" and "graph" and literally means ________.

Answer: writing about the earth Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Putting Geography Back on the Map Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Define GeoStandard1: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

38) Geographic analysis generally focus on three broad topics, people, cultures, and cultural landscapes; political economies; and ________.

Answer: physical geography/studies of the earth's physical systems Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Putting Geography Back on the Map Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

39) In comparison to the U.S. states, Canadian regional and provincial governments are ________ self-sustaining.

Answer: more Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

40) Two examples of thematic geography topics are ________ and ________.

Answer: physical geography, cultural geography, political economy, historical geography Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Approaches Used in This Book Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

41) Looking at the map (1.9) of landform regions of North America, ________ and ________ take up the largest amount of land in Canada and the United States.

Answer: the Interior Plains, the Canadian Shield Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Approaches Used in This Book Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Estimate GeoStandard1: 5. That people create regions to interpret Earth's complexity.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

42) Prior to the 20th century, geography was closely associated with ________.

Answer: exploration Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Putting Geography Back on the Map Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

GeoStandard2: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

43) An example of a ________ or nodal region is the Chicago metropolitan region, which shares a variety of economic, political, and other functions.

Answer: functional Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Approaches Used in This Book Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 5. That people create regions to interpret Earth's complexity.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

44) One example of a formal region is ________.

Answer: French Canada. Agricultural regions, cultural regions Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Approaches Used in This Book Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Give Examples GeoStandard1: 5. That people create regions to interpret Earth's complexity.

GeoStandard2: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

45) Two different ways to divide North America into regions are ________ and ________.

Answer: cultural regions, landform regions, agricultural regions, climate regions Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Approaches Used in This Book Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Give Examples GeoStandard1: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 5. That people create regions to interpret Earth's complexity.

46) Explain the "geographic perspective" and how geographers use that perspective to address real world problems.

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Putting Geography Back on the Map Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

47) Why do people create regions? How are different types of regions constructed? (Use an example to illustrate your point.)

Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Why Study Regional Geography?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Give Examples GeoStandard1: 5. That people create regions to interpret Earth's complexity.

GeoStandard2: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

48) Why is considering geographic scale important when dealing with real world problems?

Give examples of two issues and how they would be addressed at different scales.

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Why Study Regional Geography?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 3 Application - Employ GeoStandard1: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 5. That people create regions to interpret Earth's complexity.

49) Compare and contrast how Canada and the United States emerged from their colonial rule.

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Why Study North America?

Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

50) Define globalization in your own words and give three examples of the impacts and effects of globalization in North America.

Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Putting Geography Back on the Map Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

The Geography of North America, 2e (Hardwick) Chapter 2 North America's Environmental Setting 1) The study of the environmental characteristics of Earth is called what?

A) Human geography B) Physical geography C) Earth studies D) Environmental geography Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Introduction Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

2) Which major physical feature in North America was created by down-cutting?

A) The Appalachian mountains B) The Erie Canal C) The Great Lakes D) The Grand Canyon Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Landforms, Hydrology, Soils Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

3) Which major physical feature in North America did glaciers create?

A) The Rocky mountains B) The Erie Canal

C) The Great Lakes D) The Grand Canyon Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Landforms, Hydrology, Soils Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

4) The first mountain chain that slowed the western movement of early American settlers was ________.

A) The Rocky Mountains B) The Appalachian Mountains C) The Ozark Mountains D) The Sierras Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Landforms, Hydrology, Soils Bloom's Taxonomy: 3 Application - Relate GeoStandard1: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

5) The Fall Line is an imaginary line formed by points A) Along eastern rivers that was the limit of accessibility for ocean going ships B) At which draft animals of settlers moving west would drop from exhaustion C) Along eastern rivers where there were waterfalls D) All of the above E) Both A and C Answer: E Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Landforms, Hydrology, Soils Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

6) Mount Mitchell, the highest mountain in the Appalachians is ________ the highest peaks in the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevada.

A) Much higher than B) Much lower than C) About the same elevation as D) Almost as high as Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Landforms, Hydrology, Soils Bloom's Taxonomy: 3 Application - Compare GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

7) The Erie Canal was constructed to provide water route between the Atlantic Coast and what?

A) The Great Lakes B) The Mississippi River C) The Ohio River D) Lake Powell Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Landforms, Hydrology, Soils Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

8) Most of North America is located on which tectonic plate?

A) The Juan de Fuca Plate B) The Pacific Plate C) The Atlantic Plate D) The North American Plate Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Landforms, Hydrology, Soils Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

9) The San Andreas Fault is located in which part of North America?

A) The southeast B) The northwest C) The Great Plains D) California Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Landforms, Hydrology, Soils Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

10) Another name for the process of mountain building is what?

A) Orogeny B) Elevation formation C) Eolian activity D) Down cutting Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Landforms, Hydrology, Soils Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

11) Explosive eruptions of pyroclastic debris and gases are associated with which type of volcanoes?

A) Shield volcanoes B) Composite cone volcanoes C) Bulging volcanoes D) Concave volcanoes Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Landforms, Hydrology, Soils Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

12) The lava of a shield volcano A) Has a low viscosity and so flows across the landscape B) Erupts explosively, spreading ash and debris through the atmosphere C) Is the hottest form of lava because it comes from deeper within the earth D) Tends to contain a large amount of gas bubbles Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Landforms, Hydrology, Soils Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

13) During the maximum extent of glaciation in North America, continental glaciers extended how far south?

A) Ohio B) Tennessee C) Oklahoma D) Florida Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Landforms, Hydrology, Soils Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

14) Sinkholes are associated with which type of landscape?

A) Glacial B) Karst C) Volcanic D) Fluvial Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Landforms, Hydrology, Soils Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

15) When depositional forces are dominant on a coastline, those forces produce which of the following features?

A) Rugged, narrow beaches B) Sea cliffs C) Broad beaches D) Sea stacks (isolated columns of rocks) Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Landforms, Hydrology, Soils Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

16) The Mississippi-Missouri river basin flows ________ into the ________.

A) South-east, Atlantic Ocean B) North, Hudson Bay C) South, Gulf of Mexico D) South-west, Pacific Ocean Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Landforms, Hydrology, Soils Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

17) The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence system flows ________ into the ________.

A) South-east, Atlantic Ocean B) North, Hudson Bay C) North-east, North Atlantic D) South, Gulf of Mexico Answer: C Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Landforms, Hydrology, Soils Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

18) The Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain physiographic province has which of the following characteristics?

A) Many fertile swamps and marshes B) Low, rolling hills C) Folding, uplift, and faulting D) Small mountain ranges and flat valleys Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Landforms, Hydrology, Soils Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

19) The Intermontane physiographic province has which of the following characteristics?

A) Low, rolling hills B) Many fertile swamps and marshes C) Steep canyons, mesas and buttes D) Widespread volcanism and tectonic uplift Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Landforms, Hydrology, Soils Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

20) The Canadian Shield covers about how much of the area of Canada?

A) 10% B) 30% C) 50% D) 80% Answer: C Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Landforms, Hydrology, Soils Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

21) Which variable influences that amount of solar radiation of a place, and the length of day in that place?

A) Latitude B) Longitude C) Angle D) Time Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Weather and Climate Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

22) If the same amount of sunlight was hitting an area of land and an area of water, which area would heat more rapidly?

A) The land would heat more rapidly.

B) The water would heat more rapidly.

C) They would both heat at about the same rate D) It would depend on the characteristics of the water and land.

Answer: A Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Weather and Climate Bloom's Taxonomy: 4 Analysis - Compare GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

23) Differences in atmospheric pressure are measured using what?

A) A thermometer B) A barometer C) A pressure gradient D) A compression meter Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Weather and Climate Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

24) On average, temperatures decline about 2.5 degrees Fahrenheit for every 1000 ft rise in elevation. What is this temperature decline called?

A) Altitudinal decline B) Nominal rate of decline C) Normal lapse rate D) Vertical thermic lapse Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Weather and Climate Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

25) Orographic precipitation is caused by what?

A) Moist air cooling as it is forced to higher elevations B) Dry air warming as it is forced to higher elevations C) Moist air warming as it is forced to lower elevations D) Dry air cooling as it is forced to lower elevations Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Weather and Climate Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

26) Areas with dry climates on the leeward (downwind) side of mountain ranges are said to be located in the what?

A) High deserts B) Rain shadow C) Nonprecipitous zones D) Arroyos Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Weather and Climate Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

27) The Chinook winds in the Rocky Mountains and the Santa Ana winds in Southern California are both examples of winds caused by changes in what?

A) Topography B) Climate C) Weather D) Water temperatures Answer: A Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Weather and Climate Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

28) In general, warmer air masses can hold ________ moisture than colder air masses.

A) More B) Less C) About the same D) Actually there isn't a stable relationship between temperature and moisture in the air.

Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Weather and Climate Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

29) Looking at the maps (Figure 2.12), what part of North America receives the highest levels of precipitation during the summer?

A) The Pacific Northwest B) The Gulf Coast C) New England D) The Great Plains Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Weather and Climate Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

30) Looking at the map (Figure 2.13), during what time of the year does Toronto, Ontario have the most precipitation?

A) During the summer B) During the winter C) During the spring and fall D) Actually the precipitation is even all year round Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Weather and Climate Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

31) The process of orographic uplift cools air as it rises over mountain ranges, the opposite process, in which air warms as it descends in elevation, is called what?

A) Adiabatic heating B) Prothermic depression C) Cyclic winds D) Depressive heating Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Weather and Climate Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

32) How are people living near the Great Lakes impacted by the weather changes related to presence of a large body of water?

A) Temperatures are unaffected by the presence of the lakes, and precipitation is increased.

B) Temperatures are unaffected by the presence of the lakes, and precipitation is decreased.

C) Temperatures are moderated by the presence of the lakes, but precipitation is increased.

D) Temperatures are moderated by the presence of the lakes, but precipitation is decreased.

Answer: C Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Weather and Climate Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

33) Parts of the Subarctic climate zone are characterized ________, in which soils that are totally or partial frozen all year.

A) Permafrost B) Subthermic C) Glacial D) Arctic Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Weather and Climate Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

34) What type of natural vegetation covers most of Canada?

A) Grassland B) Tundra C) Needleleaf evergreen forest D) Mixed broadleaf deciduous and needleleaf evergreen forest Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Biogeography and Ecology Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

35) The tundra biome is found in areas with what type of climate?

A) Mediterranean B) Polar C) Tropical D) Marine Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Biogeography and Ecology Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

36) Places that are closer to the equator receive ________ solar radiation that places near the poles.

Answer: more Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Weather and Climate Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

37) Places near the ocean tend to have ________ temperature variation than places farther inland.

Answer: less Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Weather and Climate Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Memorize GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

38) Wind is caused by the movement of air from an area of ________ pressure to an area of ________ pressure.

Answer: high, low Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Weather and Climate Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Memorize GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

39) A front is an area of contact between two different air masses where warmer, moister air is force to rise above cooler air, causing ________.

Answer: cold temperatures, gusty winds, and clouds Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Weather and Climate Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

40) When the temperatures in a city are generally higher than those in the surrounding landscape it is called ________.

Answer: an urban heat island Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Weather and Climate Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

41) Air masses that originate over land are generally ________ in comparison to ________ are masses that originate over oceans or large lakes.

Answer: dry, moist Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Weather and Climate Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Memorize GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

42) After a fire, chaparral vegetation ________.

Answer: resprouts quickly because of deep root systems Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Biogeography and Ecology Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

43) GIS stands for ________.

Answer: Geographic Information Systems Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Biogeography and Ecology Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 1. How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information.

44) An area that shares a common drainage system is called a ________.

Answer: watershed Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Biogeography and Ecology Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 5. That people create regions to interpret Earth's complexity.

45) Temperate grasslands are one of the most highly modified biomes in North America because ________.

Answer: these areas have high soil fertility and are heavily used for agriculture Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Biogeography and Ecology Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

46) Why is it important to understand the physical geography when studying the human geography of a region? Be sure to include at least two examples in your answer.

Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Introduction Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

47) Compare and contrast weather to climate. What is the difference between the two and how are they connected? What are the basic components or characteristics that scientists use to measure them?

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Weather and Climate Bloom's Taxonomy: 4 Analysis - Compare GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

48) Describe some of the observed and potential impacts of global climate change on North America. Are certain parts of the region more heavily impacted? If so, why?

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Weather and Climate Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Describe GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

49) What are some different characteristics that geographers use to describe the physical environment? Pick two different characteristics and describe how they relate to each other.

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Introduction Bloom's Taxonomy: 4 Analysis - Relate GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

50) Compare a Mediterranean climate to a West Coast Marine climate. Where are these climate zones located? How are they similar or different?

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: North American Climate Zones Bloom's Taxonomy: 4 Analysis - Relate GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

The Geography of North America, 2e (Hardwick) Chapter 3 Historical Settlement of North America 1) Which of the following best summarizes Zelinsky's theory of first effective settlement?

A) That the first people to arrive in an area gain an advantage over subsequent groups.

B) That groups who are the first to successfully settle a place have the longest impacts on its cultural landscape.

C) That the first treaty to be agreed upon is not always the most effective.

D) That the first group to attempt to settle an area will be successful if they adapt to their new environment.

Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Introduction Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

2) Before European settlement in North America, population densities of Native Americans/First Nations were the greatest in which region?

A) The Pacific Northwest, California, and present-day Southeastern United States B) The Northeast (Atlantic Periphery) and around the Great Lakes C) The Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, and Intermontane West D) The Southwest and Hawaii Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Exploration, Discovery, Settlement, and Exploration Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

3) The most important factor that influenced the population densities of Native Americas/First

Nations?

A) Average temperature/climate B) Warfare between groups C) Access to abundant natural resources D) Flat versus difficult terrain/topography Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Exploration, Discovery, Settlement, and Exploration Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

4) Native Americans/First Nations lived A) Only in small temporary settlements.

B) Only in permanent settlements, villages and cities.

C) Some groups lived in migratory groups and others in villages and cities.

D) Generally groups lived large cities comparable in size to the largest European cities.

Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Exploration, Discovery, Settlement, and Exploration Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Identify GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

5) The forceful invasion of one group of people on the territory of another, causing the conquest of the latter people to foreign rule is known as what?

A) Expansionism B) Imperialism C) Interventionism D) Domination Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Exploration, Discovery, Settlement, and Exploration Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

6) Some examples of the enduring impacts indigenous people have had on the cultural landscape of North America are A) Place-names, food preferences, clothing styles, environmental attitudes and spiritual belief.

B) Environmental attitudes, music, housing styles, and place-names.

C) Spiritual beliefs, common words, clothing styles, and medicines.

D) Modern artistic styles, clothing styles, housing styles, and food preferences.

Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Exploration, Discovery, Settlement, and Exploration Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

7) What European group was the first to send explorers to North America?

A) The Vikings B) The French C) The Spanish D) The British Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Early European Explorers and Settlers Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

8) What economic factor fueled European exploration of the "New World"?

A) Wars in Europe led to displaced peoples needing to find a new home.

B) Food shortages in Europe led to the need to new farming lands.

C) European monarchs needed money to repay the merchants who supported their regimes.

D) Merchants in Europe needed new products to fuel an increasing demand for luxuries.

Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Early European Explorers and Settlers Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

9) What is the term for the transfer of various species, such as crops, diseases, between the "New World" and Europe?

A) The Columbian Exchange B) The Feral Exchange C) Panethnotransference D) Cultural Diffusion Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Early European Explorers and Settlers Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

10) The cultural landscapes of North America can be compared to a parchment on which writing has been written, erased, and rewritten many times. The term for such a parchment is what?

A) Codices B) Palimpsest C) Quarto D) Nitriensis Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Colonial Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

11) The first successful (continuously inhabited) European settlement in the continental United States was established in what area?

A) Virginia B) Florida C) Massachusetts D) New York Answer: B Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Colonial Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

12) The abduction and enslavement of thousands of Africans who were brought to the Americas against their will as laborers is an example of which of the following?

A) Voluntary migration B) Forced migration C) Reluctant migration D) Chain migration Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Colonial Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

13) By the late 1600s, thousands of French settlers were living near what?

A) The Mississippi River B) The St. Lawrence River C) The Potomac River D) The Ohio River Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Colonial Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

14) French traders exchanged European goods with Native Americans for what?

A) Tobacco B) Furs C) Beads D) Land Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Colonial Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

15) The benefit of the French long lot system for dividing land was what?

A) Each farmer could have access to the waterfront, which allowed for the easy transportation of crops.

B) Each farmer could decide for himself how much land he wanted and what the boundaries of his property would be.

C) The system divided the landscape into even, equally size rectangles, allowing for quick division of land and rapid settlement.

D) All of the above.

Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Colonial Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

16) After 1755, many French settlers left Nova Scotia for what reason?

A) They were having trouble farming in such a cold climate.

B) They didn't like that so many English were moving into the region.

C) The British government deported them.

D) Many of the sources favorite French foods and beverages could not be grown there.

Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Colonial Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

17) Unsustainable harvesting of what resource contributed to Russia's decision to sell their North American territory in 1867?

A) Lumber B) Fur C) Salmon D) Gold Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Colonial Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

18) What European colonial power controlled what is now Alaska prior to 1867?

A) France B) Britain C) Russia D) Spain Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Colonial Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

19) The Laws of the Indies, dictated the patterns of settlement for colonies established by which European group?

A) The French B) The Portuguese C) The British D) The Spanish Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Colonial Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

20) The Spanish government system of land grants authorized three types of settlement based on the size of the settlement. Which of the following is the correct order of sizes for these settlements (from small to large)?

A) Villas — Pueblos — Ciudades B) Pueblos — Villas — Ciudades C) Ciudades — Villas — Pueblos D) Villas —Ciudades — Pueblos Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Colonial Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - List GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

21) The Dutch East India Company was involved with the settlement of what part of North America?

A) South Carolina and Florida B) Massachusetts, Rode Island, and Vermont C) New York, Connecticut and Delaware D) Mississippi and Alabama Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Colonial Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

22) Which of the following factors contributed to the Dutch losing control of their settlements in North America?

A) Native attacks on Dutch settlements were too costly, with too little reward.

B) The British government bought the Dutch settlements and land in exchange for concessions in continental Europe.

C) Dutch settlements were disorganized and the government had trouble maintaining control.

D) Dutch settlers were considered employees of the Dutch East India Company leading many settlers to leave for increased freedom in British colonies.

Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Colonial Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

23) The settlements of New Netherlands were lost to what colonial power in 1664?

A) Spain B) France C) England D) Germany Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Colonial Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

24) The first permanent British settlement in North America was what?

A) Jamestown, Virginia B) St. George's, Bermuda C) Plymouth, Massachusetts D) Roanoke, Virginia Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Colonial Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

25) Although Britain was not the first European country to establish settlements in North America, British settlers were highly successful. What was one of the differences in British settlement patterns that may have contributed to this success?

A) The British government encouraged entire families to settle in North America.

B) The British government encouraged individuals (mostly men) to come to North America to make their fortunes and marry women from other nations.

C) The British government set up a feudal system of government in which favored individuals were granted large land holdings and peasant settlers came to work for them.

D) Most British "settlers" were members of losing factions in various internal wars in the British Empire and were shipped over in larger numbers than from competing nations.

Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Colonial Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

26) At the time of the American Revolution the total population of the 13 British colonies was almost what?

A) 500,000 B) 1 million C) 2. 5 million D) 6 million Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Colonial Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

27) The view that the United States had the right to claim all the territory west to the Pacific Ocean is called what?

A) Manifest destiny B) American exceptionalism C) Romantic nationalism D) Continentalism Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Colonial Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

28) The British system of land surveying that allowed individual settlers to draw up the boundaries of their property using natural features as boundaries was called what?

A) Long Lots B) Metes and bounds C) Township and range D) Lot and block Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Colonial Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

29) The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ceded much of the future states of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Nevada, and California from what country to what country?

A) From Spain to the British B) From the Spain to the United States C) From Mexico to the British D) From Mexico to the United States Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Ongoing Migration, Expansion, and Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

30) What system of land division that divided land into squares that were 6 miles on each side and then further divides these into 1 square mile sections called?

A) Metes and bounds B) Township and range C) Long Lot D) Lot and block Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Ongoing Migration, Expansion, and Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

31) If you were flying across the Western United States and saw the landscape was divided by roads and fields that ran precisely east-west and north-south in regular squares and rectangles you might logically assume that this part of the country had been surveyed using what system?

A) Metes and bounds B) Township and range C) Long Lot D) Lot and block Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Ongoing Migration, Expansion, and Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

32) Law that allowed settlers to purchase land at $1.25 per acre was called what?

A) The Homestead Act B) The Preemption Act of 1841 C) The Dawes Act D) The Castello Plan of 1822 Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Ongoing Migration, Expansion, and Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

33) Which of the following best describes the impact of the Dawes Act on Native American land holdings?

A) The impact was very positive. Many native people became successful farmers or ranchers and integrated into Euro-American society.

B) The impact was overwhelmingly negative. Many parcels were quickly sold to Euro-American settlers, leaving native people without land or a way to support themselves.

C) The impact was somewhat positive. Although many native people were able to become farmers and ranchers, many Euro-Americans also bought land nearby leading to increasing conflict.

D) none of the above Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Ongoing Migration, Expansion, and Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 4 Analysis - Appraise GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

34) Which of the following territorial conflicts during the settlement of North America was resulted in armed conflict?

A) The dispute between Mexico and the United States over Texas B) The dispute over the Oregon Territory C) The dispute between Russia and the United States over Alaska D) The dispute between Spain and the United States over Florida Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Ongoing Migration, Expansion, and Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Identify GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

35) Anti-immigrant laws excluding Chinese immigrants were passed in what countries in North America?

A) In the United States B) In Canada C) In both the United States and Canada D) Actually there were no national laws excluding Chinese immigration in either country Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Nativism and the Passage of Canadian and U.S. immigration Laws Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

36) Two reasons for the massive decline in Native American populations after European settlement began are ________ and ________.

Answer: warfare, European diseases Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Exploration, Discovery, Settlement, and Exploration Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Give Examples GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

37) Archaeologists have excavated artifacts from a Viking settlement in ________ and many believe there were other settlements in ________.

Answer: (L'Anse aux Meadows) Newfoundland, New England Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Early European Explorers and Settlers Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

38) Many Cajun (French) settlers to Louisiana ended up in the region because ________.

Answer: They were forced to leave Nova Scotia/the St. Lawrence river valley by the British government Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Colonial Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

39) Two types of settlements were created while much of the American Southwest was controlled by Mexico, ranchos that were used for ________ and colonias that were used for ________.

Answer: raising stock (cattle/sheep); settlement by families/small farmers Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Colonial Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

40) There were three distinct cultural hearths on the Atlantic cost of the U.S> from which settlers set out to colonize the rest of the continent, the Southern Hearth, the Mid Atlantic Hearth, and the New England Hearth. Each of these cultural hearths had their own distinct ________.

Answer: cultural and economic characteristics/ways of life, languages, ways of building, food preferences, music, religions.

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Ongoing Migration, Expansion, and Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 6. How culture and experience influence people's perception of places and regions.

41) The Northwest Land Ordinance was set up by Thomas Jefferson as a way to quickly survey land. Its impacts can still be seen ________.

Answer: west of the Mississippi/west of Ohio/in the western US. Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Ongoing Migration, Expansion, and Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

42) The population of the United States grew from about 17 million in 1840 to more than 105 million in 1920 largely as a result of ________.

Answer: immigration Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Ongoing Migration, Expansion, and Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Describe GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

43) The British Parliament passed the British North America Act in 1867, which created the Dominion of Canada and resulted in increasing immigration and settlement of Canada was a result of British fears about ________.

Answer: American expansionism/manifest destiny Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Ongoing Migration, Expansion, and Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

44) Large American cities on the Atlantic coast served to import and export goods to and from inland areas around them called their ________.

Answer: hinterlands Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Evolving Economic Development and Urbanization Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

45) One of the largest demographic shifts in the 20th century was called the ________, and involved the African Americans.

Answer: Great Migration Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Ongoing Migration, Expansion, and Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

46) Describe the patterns of Canadian and American immigration policy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. How did these policies change during the 1960s? How are current policies in the United States different than those in Canada?

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Evolving Immigration Patterns and Issues Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Describe GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

47) What is the relationship between demographic changes in the late 20th century and technology? As the world technology allows the world to become more interconnected how will that impact immigration and unique local cultures?

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Evolving Immigration Patterns and Issues Bloom's Taxonomy: 4 Analysis - Relate GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

48) Explain the theory of first effective settlement and give an example of how it impacts cultural landscapes.

Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Introduction Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Give Examples GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

49) What is nativism? What led to its rise in North America and what impact did it have?

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Evolving Economic Development and Urbanization Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Restate GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

50) How did technological innovations impact the settlement of North America? Give an example of a technology that had a major impact in some part of North America.

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Ongoing Migration, Expansion, and Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Give Examples GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

The Geography of North America, 2e (Hardwick) Chapter 4 North American Political Economy 1) The economic activities that a community relies on to generate income from elsewhere is called the A) Prime economy B) Economic base C) Pecuniary center D) Monetary focus Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

2) For many years a mainstay of the economy in Seattle, Washington was commercial fishing.

Many people not employed in the fishing industry were employed providing goods and services to fishermen. This is an example of A) How important fishing is to coastal economies.

B) Basic employment generating non-basic employment.

C) How service employees are less important to the economy than other types of workers.

D) Why cities grow rapidly when fishing is their main economic driver.

Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 3 Application - Choose GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

3) Which of the following is an example of employment in the primary sector?

A) Car salesman B) Miner C) College professor D) Carpenter Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

4) In North America the majority of workers are employed in which sector(s) of the economy?

A) Primary B) Primary and Secondary C) Tertiary D) Tertiary and Quaternary Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

5) Jobs that provide sales and services such as mechanics, doctors, waiters, and massage therapists are examples of which economic sector?

A) Primary B) Secondary C) Tertiary D) Quaternary Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

6) In general, agricultural production (the production of crops) in North America has ________ over the last 100 years.

A) Increased B) Decreased C) Stayed at about the same level D) Fluctuated Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

7) The percentage of people employed in the primary sector in North America has ________ over the last 100 years.

A) Increased B) Decreased C) Stayed at about the same level D) Fluctuated Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

8) The primary cause of increased productivity of individual farmers in North America over the course of the 20th century is ________.

A) Low-wage migrant labor B) A natural decrease in pest populations C) Farmers 100 years ago were ignorant and lazy D) Technological innovation Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

9) The economic base traditionally identified with Detroit, Michigan is A) Oil extraction B) Automobile manufacturing C) Electronics industry D) Ranching and meat packing Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

10) Cash-grain farming is associated with what part of North America?

A) The Southwest (New Mexico, Arizona).

B) The Northwest (Washington, Oregon).

C) The Midwest (Illinois, Iowa).

D) The Coastal South (Florida, South Carolina).

Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

11) Which types of farms benefit from a location close to urban areas?

A) Dairies B) Truck farms C) Ranches D) Both A and B E) Both B and C Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

12) Mining has been associated with the economic base of which parts of North America?

A) Pacific Northwest, Maine and Eastern Canada.

B) Newfoundland and other parts of the Atlantic Periphery.

C) The Rocky Mountains and Intermontane West.

D) The Gulf Coast, the Great Plains, and parts of northern Canada.

Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

13) Petroleum and natural gas production has been associated with the economic base of which parts of North America?

A) Pacific Northwest, Maine and Eastern Canada.

B) Newfoundland and other parts of the Atlantic Periphery.

C) The Rocky Mountains and Intermontane West.

D) The Gulf Coast, the Great Plains, and parts of northern Canada.

Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

14) Logging has been associated with the economic base of which parts of North America?

A) Pacific Northwest, Maine and Eastern Canada B) Newfoundland and other parts of the Atlantic Periphery C) The Rocky Mountains and Intermontane West D) The Gulf Coast, the Great Plains, and parts of northern Canada Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

15) North American manufacturing has traditionally been centered in what part of North America?

A) The Southwest B) New England and the Great Lakes C) The Pacific Northwest and Western Canada D) The Inland South Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

16) Why have manufacturing jobs moved from their traditional center in the Rust Belt to other regions in North America and regions outside of North America?

A) There was a lack of skilled labor in the Rust Belt.

B) Manufacturing jobs have moved in order to lower labor costs.

C) Costs of transportation to and from the Rust Belt became too high.

D) Energy costs became too high because of the cold climate.

Answer: B Diff: 4 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Identify GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

17) By the end of the 20th century the majority of service and retail outlets were owned by ________.

A) Entrepreneurs B) Immigrants C) Large corporations D) Seniors Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

18) Which factors contributed to the growth of tourism in North America?

A) The mass production and distribution of the automobile.

B) Increasing numbers of Americans holding nonfarm jobs and had paid vacations.

C) Increasing stress levels caused more Americans to need vacations.

D) Both A and B E) All of the above Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

19) Military bases and spending are associated with what part of North America?

A) The Pacific Northwest and Intermontane West B) The South and the Sun Belt C) Eastern Canada and New England D) The Great Plains and Rocky Mountains Answer: B Diff: 4 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

20) High technology industries are often located near what?

A) Coasts B) Other manufacturing industries C) Mountains D) Major research universities Answer: D Diff: 4 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Identify GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

21) What factors are more important in determining where tertiary and quaternary sector firms choose to locate?

A) Locating near needed raw materials B) Locating near markets for their products C) Locating in cities where they can have access to cheap labor D) Locating in areas with lots of amenities and relatively low cost of living Answer: D Diff: 4 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Identify GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

22) Economic activities whose location does not rely on factors such as the location of raw materials, transportation costs, and large labor forces are called what?

A) Movers B) Footloose activities C) Free agents D) Untethered Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

23) Over the course of the 20th century population has been centered in various settings. Which of the follow best describes the development and growth of these population centers over time?

A) Urban-suburban-edge cities-rural B) Rural-urban-suburbs-edge cities C) Suburban-edge cities-urban-rural D) Rural-suburbs-edge cities-urban Answer: B Diff: 4 Chapter Section: The Changing Urban System of North America Bloom's Taxonomy: 4 Analysis - Relate GeoStandard1: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

24) The main difference between edge cities and suburbs is what?

A) Suburbs are located further from the central city than edge cities B) Edge cities are located further from the central city than suburbs C) Suburbs are less reliant than edge cities on the central city for employment, shopping, recreation, and cultural activities D) Edge cities are less reliant than suburbs on the central city for employment, shopping, recreation, and cultural activities Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: The Changing Urban System of North America Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

25) In recent decades, in contrast to early immigration patterns, many new immigrants to North America live in A) Downtowns/the central city.

B) Ethnic neighborhoods.

C) Rural areas.

D) The suburbs.

Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: The Changing Urban System of North America Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

26) During the 19th and early 20th century most of the largest cities in the United States were located in ________.

A) The Northeast B) The Sunbelt C) The Northwest D) The Great Plains Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Changing Urban System of North America Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

27) By the end of the twentieth century changes in urban structure in the United States meant that most of the largest cities in the United States were located in ________.

A) The Northeast B) The Sunbelt C) The Northwest D) The Great Plains Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: The Changing Urban System of North America Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select

28) Between 2000 and 2010 a number of large cities in which region lost population?

A) The Southwest B) New England C) The Rust Belt D) The Northwest Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: The Changing Urban System of North America Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

29) Which of the following was an advantage that helped the United States develop a strong, industrialized national economy during the 20th century?

A) A well educated, growing population B) A culture that was traditional and discouraged novel thinking C) An large land base and abundant natural resources D) Both A and B E) Both A and C Answer: E Diff: 1 Chapter Section: The Changing Urban System of North America Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

30) The word that describes the relationship between geography and international relations is ________.

A) Geopolitics B) International geography C) Globalization D) Geo-foreign policy Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Changing Urban System of North America Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

31) The majority of people in various areas of the United States have tended to favor introverted or extroverted foreign policy. What is the main factor then seems to influence people's attitude towards foreign policy?

A) Their religious attitudes B) How foreign policy might impact their region's economy C) Whether the area is mostly rural or mostly urban D) How many immigrants live in the area Answer: B Diff: 4 Chapter Section: The Changing Urban System of North America Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Identify GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

32) Globalization, and the growth of large multinational corporations has resulted in ________ of secondary sector jobs in North America.

A) The growth B) The decline C) Stagnation D) Growth in most areas but decline in some regions Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Changing Urban System of North America Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

33) NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) is an agreement that does what?

A) Allows the free migration of people between countries in North America B) Limits tariffs and trade restrictions C) Ensures that all countries have strong environmental and workers rights regulations D) All of the above Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: The Changing Urban System of North America Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Identify GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

34) A federal state indicates a country in which ________.

A) Power is shared formally between federal and state level B) Power is concentrated at the federal level and states have little power C) Power is concentrated at the state level and there is a weak federal presence D) Power is completely at the federal level, and the state's leadership are all federal employees Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: The Changing Urban System of North America Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

35) Representatives of Canada's House of Commons, and the U.S. House of Representatives are primarily accountable to A) The federal government B) The state government C) The territorially defined district D) Both A and B Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Changing Urban System of North America Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

36) Three examples of primary sector jobs are those involved in ________, ________, and ________.

Answer: agriculture, forestry, mining, fishing Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

37) The process by which new technologies increase farm yields, which depresses prices leading farmers to adopt new technologies, which further increase yield is sometimes called the ________.

Answer: technological treadmill Diff: 3 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

38) The economic base in an area is the part of the economy that provides income generated from exchange with other places. The economic base in ________ is ________.

Answer: Detroit/automotive industry, Washington DC/government, etc Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Give Examples GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

39) Mining is an example of a ________ sector economic activity.

Answer: primary Diff: 1 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 1. How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information.

40) After the construction of ________ many Americans moved away from the center of cities.

Answer: the interstate highway system Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Changing Urban System of North America Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

41) Prior to the 1960s most new immigrants lived in ________.

Answer: city centers Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Changing Urban System of North America Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

42) Ethnoburbs are neighborhoods outside city centers that have a large percentage of ________.

Answer: ethnic minorities/immigrants Diff: 1 Chapter Section: The Changing Urban System of North America Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

43) ________ has been the largest city in the United States since the 1850s.

Answer: New York Diff: 1 Chapter Section: The Changing Urban System of North America Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

44) Since the 1960s, population growth has shifted from the eastern United States to the ________.

Answer: Sunbelt/The Southwest Diff: 3 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select 45) Four out of five cities in the United States that lost population between 2000 and 2010 were located in ________.

Answer: the Rust Belt/the Corn Belt & Great Lakes Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Changing Urban System of North America Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

46) Explain the concept of the technological treadmill by giving an example of how this pattern functions.

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: The Contemporary North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

47) How has globalization impacted workers in rural parts of North America in comparison to those in cities?

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: The Changing Urban System of North America Bloom's Taxonomy: 4 Analysis - Compare GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

48) Why has there been significant opposition to NAFTA? What negative impacts are opponents concerned about?

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: North American and the World Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

49) Why has the secondary sector in the Rust Belt declined in recent decades?

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Economic Base and Economic Sectors Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

50) What is the difference between basic and nonbasic employment? Give an example each type.

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Economic Base and Economic Sectors Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Give Examples GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

The Geography of North America, 2e (Hardwick) Chapter 5 The Atlantic Periphery 1) Which of the following includes only states and provinces located in the Atlantic Periphery?

A) Quebec, New Brunswick, Maine B) Nova Scotia, Vermont, Connecticut C) Maine, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia D) Massachusetts, Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

GeoStandard2: 5. That people create regions to interpret Earth's complexity.

2) Which of the following is not a Canadian province located in the Atlantic Periphery?

A) Nova Scotia B) Prince Edward Island C) Newfoundland and Labrador D) Ontario E) New Brunswick

Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

GeoStandard2: 5. That people create regions to interpret Earth's complexity.

3) The primary geomorphic process(es) at work on the landforms of the Atlantic Periphery are what?

A) Glaciation B) Erosion C) Mountain building D) Both A and B Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

4) Which of the following describes the coastline of the Atlantic Periphery?

A) Gently sloping, with wide flat sandy beaches B) Glaciation as left thin soils and rocky, rugged coastline C) Many harbors where cities and towns have been established D) Both A and C E) Both B and C Answer: E Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

5) The frequent fogs that contribute to shipping hazards along the coast of the Atlantic Periphery are most often caused by A) The interaction of a warm ocean current with cold air masses.

B) The cooling of land after sunset which causes condensation in the air.

C) Winds blowing up a slope causing cooling and condensation.

D) Cold air settling into valleys while warmer air passes over.

Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

6) The term Nor'easter refers to A) The residents of the most Northeastern part of Canada, Newfoundland.

B) Winter storms that move in from the northeast and bring heavy snowfall.

C) Heavy fogs the move in from the northeast along with the cold Labrador Current.

D) Tropical storms that bring high winds and heavy rains to the Atlantic Periphery in late summer and early fall.

Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

7) Which of the following are examples of environmental hazards that commonly disrupt transportation in the Atlantic Periphery?

A) Heavy winter snowfall B) Fogs C) Flooding D) Both A and B E) Both B and C Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

8) Which of the following is an example of the impacts of glaciers on the landscape of the Atlantic Periphery?

A) The few lakes or ponds B) The rugged coastline and many harbors C) The rich soil D) The collapse of the Great Stone Face Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

9) The climate of the Atlantic Periphery could be described in what way?

A) Warm and mild with most precipitation taking place in the winter B) Cool and mild with most precipitation taking place in summer C) Cool summers and cold winters with most precipitation taking place in the winter D) Cool summers and cold winters with significant precipitation year round Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

10) The majority of mountains in the Atlantic Periphery part of which range?

A) The Appalachians B) The Ozarks C) The Blue Ridge Mountains D) The Rockies E) The Baffin Mountains Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

11) Which of the following are among the Northeast Culture Complex groups who resided in the Atlantic Periphery before European settlement?

A) Mi'kmaq, Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, Beothuk B) Chippewa, Shawnee, Powhatan, Waco C) Miwok, Yurok, Chumashan, Athabaskan D) Nez Perce, Omaha, Pawnee, Wichita Answer: A Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

12) The first European group build a settlement in the Atlantic Periphery were A) The Spanish.

B) The French.

C) The Norse.

D) The British.

Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

13) Based on Norse folklore and archeological evidence, which of the following was most likely cause of the abandonment of the settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows?

A) Conflict with local Native Americans B) Settlers were starving C) Disease D) Conflict with British settlers Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

14) What type of abundant nature resource attracted Europeans to the Atlantic Periphery?

A) Rich soils for farming B) Gold and other minerals C) Forests and logging D) The fishing grounds Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

15) The Treaty of ________ gave control of Newfoundland to ________.

A) Utrecht, Britain B) Berlin, France C) Berlin, Britain D) Utrecht, France Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

16) The Great Expulsion or Great Upheaval refers to what?

A) The forced migration of First Nation people from their homelands in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick B) The removal of French speaking children from schools in New Brunswick C) The forced migration of French settlers out of Acadia during the French and Indian War D) The removal of English speaking children from schools in New Brunswick Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

17) Which of the following contributed to the rush of British settlement in the Atlantic Periphery after 1763?

A) The end of French political control over much of the region B) The growing tensions in the 13 colonies of the United States C) The promise of free land D) Both B and C E) All of the above Answer: E Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

18) Why did Acadian leadership attempt to maintain neutrality in the struggle between France and Great Britain for control of the Atlantic Periphery? (choose the best answer) A) Although they spoke French and retained many French customs, they believed in the British cause B) King George promised them free land if they stated out of the disagreement C) They wanted to retain control over lands they had settled no matter who was governing the region D) Although they spoken English and were Protestants, they believed in the French cause Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

19) Many French settlers left the Atlantic Periphery during the Great Upheaval and settled in what part of North America?

A) The Pacific Northwest B) The Coastal South C) The Great Plains D) The Corn belt Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select 20) About 20,000 people of African descent live in Nova Scotia. Which of the following is a not true statement about the ancestry of these people?

A) Many are descendants of African-American loyalists who arrived in Nova Scotia during the American Revolution B) Many are descendants of escaped African-American slaves C) In the 20th and 21st centuries many Afro-Caribbean people migrated to Nova Scotia D) Many came from West Africa during the 20th century as refugees Answer: D Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

21) Civil War in Somalia drove more than 13,000 Somali Bantu to claim refugee status in what part of the Atlantic Periphery?

A) Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine B) Newfoundland and Labrador C) Nova Scotia D) Upstate New York Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

22) Which of the following factors contributes to lack of urbanization in the Atlantic Periphery?

A) Cool climate and rocky soils B) Rich fisheries C) Lack of nature resources D) Both A and C E) All of the above contribute to lack of urbanization Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

23) Why is the economy of the Atlantic Periphery considered dependent?

A) The economy of the region is mostly dependent on natural resources and primary economic activity B) The economy of the region is relatively weaker than those of nearby regions C) The economy of the region is dependent on migrant labor from nearby regions D) Both A and B Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

24) Most of land in the Atlantic Periphery is covered by A) Urban uses.

B) Agriculture.

C) Forests.

D) Grasslands.

Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

25) Why have fisheries in the region declined since the 1950s?

A) U.S. and Canadian governments have imposed onerous laws on fishermen, causing them to abandon their traditional ways of life B) Technological improvements have allowed fishing to take place a much faster rates than ever before C) Fishermen from the region can't compete with cheap fish from China D) Pesticides from agricultural runoff are poisoning fish in the north Atlantic Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

26) What factor has contributed to growing lobster populations in the region despite large harvests?

A) Declining lobster prices B) Technological improvements in lobster fishing techniques C) Overfishing of cod, which eats lobsters D) Most people in the region are tired of eating lobster Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

27) Oil and gas exploration has resulted in the extraction of millions of cubic feet of these resources from which part of the region?

A) Quebec B) Vermont C) Maine D) Off the Atlantic coast of Canada Answer: D Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

28) Tourism, second-home development, and permanent in-migration are all having an increasing impact on the economy of the Atlantic Periphery. Where are these tourists and migrants mainly coming from?

A) Quebec B) Megalopolis C) The Rust Belt D) The Sun Belt Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 6. How culture and experience influence people's perception of places and regions.

29) How might increasing tourism and migration from wealthier nearby regions impact the economy of the Atlantic Periphery?

A) Local businesses will benefit from the increased numbers of customers B) Real estate prices will rise C) Businesses might be attracted by the increasing population and low cost of living for their workers D) Both A and B E) All of the above Answer: E Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 18. How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.

30) As changes have come to the fishing economy of the region, the Canadian government has attempted to deal with the declines by A) Subsidizing education and health care for isolated fishing towns.

B) Providing incentives for people to move to larger communities.

C) Provided retraining and payments for lost wages to fishermen.

D) Both B and C E) Both A and C Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

31) The local people and culture in many parts of the Atlantic Periphery can be described as A) Hostile and yet dependent on outsiders.

B) Eager to move to other regions and escape chronic unemployment and poverty.

C) Highly independent and self-sufficient.

D) Identifying strongly as Canadians or Americans.

Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 6. How culture and experience influence people's perception of places and regions.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

32) Most cities in the Atlantic Periphery are located A) On the Atlantic coast or in river valleys.

B) Close to other nearby regions.

C) In the interior.

D) In the south-western portion of the region.

Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

33) In the late 1990s, Fort Kent in northern Maine became North America's Biathlon center. Its 4233 residents are mostly of ________ ancestry, and speak mostly ________.

A) British separatist/English B) Norse, Scandinavian C) Inuit, Inuktitut D) French Canadian/French Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

34) The population trend in today's Newfoundland shows that A) People are moving from other parts of Canada to Newfoundland.

B) The population staying rather steady with little immigration and emigration.

C) The native "Newfie" population is staying steady, and many immigrants have been moving in from outside Canada.

D) Many people are moving from Newfoundland to other parts of Canada.

Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

35) The last region of Canada to move from being a British colony, and becoming a part of Canada in 1948 was A) Newfoundland and Labrador.

B) Nunavut.

C) Nova Scotia.

D) New Brunswick.

Answer: A Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

36) ________, ________, and ________ are three of the major primary sector industries in the Atlantic Periphery.

Answer: Blueberries, Maple Syrup, Potatoes, Apples, or Dairy Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

37) L'Anxe Meadows was a ________ settlement in Newfoundland, and one of the first European contacts with Native American groups.

Answer: Norse, Viking Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

38) The collapse of the ________ tourist destination in 2003 will likely have a major impact on

the tourist economy of New Hampshire.

Answer: The Great Stone Face Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

39) ________, and ________ are two examples of Native American groups that lived in the Atlantic Periphery prior to European contact.

Answer: Mi'kmaq, Beothuk, Penobscot, Passamaquoddy Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

40) The ________ in 1713, gave Britain control of Newfoundland while ________ retained control of Prince Edward Island.

Answer: Treaty of Utrecht/France Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

41) ________ from Newfoundland became an important source of protein in North America as well as Europe in the 16th century, while white pine trees were crafted into ________.

Answer: Codfish, fish, seafood/Ship's masts Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

42) A large part of the land of the Atlantic Periphery consists of the northernmost part of the ________ Mountains.

Answer: Appalachian Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

43) One example of the impacts of glaciation on the landscape of the Atlantic Periphery is the ________.

Answer: rugged coastline, thin soils, many bays and inlets Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

44) The Labrador Current and the Gulf Stream are associated with ________ that can make navigation difficult for ships and planes.

Answer: fog/cloud cover Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

45) Winters in the Atlantic Periphery bring with them coastal storms called ________ that are associated with high winds and heavy snows.

Answer: nor'easters Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

46) Describe how urban spillover migration impacts the Atlantic Periphery. What are both the negative and positive effects?

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

47) Name two major economic or environmental challenges facing the Atlantic Periphery. What are the causes of these issues and how are people in the region handling them?

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

48) Explain why the Atlantic Periphery is referred to as a peripheral area.

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

49) What primary sector industries are important to the Atlantic Periphery region? How did the natural resources of the region encourage and/or discourage settlement of the region?

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

50) Discuss the patterns of urban settlement in the Atlantic Periphery. How urbanized is this region? Where are the largest cities located? What are there primary economic and cultural functions?

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

The Geography of North America, 2e (Hardwick) Chapter 6 Quebec 1) Which of the following names refers specifically to French speaking residents of Quebec?

A) Anglophones B) Francophones C) Allophones D) Quebecois Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Introduction Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

2) Upper Canada refers to what part of the country?

A) Quebec B) Ontario C) Newfoundland and Labrador D) New Brunswick Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

3) Which of the following is an important part of the primary sector in Quebec?

A) Farming B) Automobile manufacturing C) Tourism D) Logging Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

4) Quebec mainly faces natural hazards during what time of year?

A) Spring B) Summer C) Winter D) Fall Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Infer GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

5) The Algonquins are to the French as the ________ are to the British?

A) Hurons B) Iroquois C) Inuit D) Ojibwe Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 4 Analysis - Compare GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

6) What was the system that French settlers used to divide up land along the St. Lawrence River?

A) The Long Lot System B) Metes and Bounds System C) Public Land Survey System D) Lot and Block System Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

7) What situation left the British government with a huge debt that resulted in higher taxes in the 13 colonies?

A) The Crimean War B) The French-Indian War C) The Revolutionary War D) The Seven Years' War Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

8) France lost control of their territories in the New World in 1763. More than two hundred years later the descendants of French settlers still maintain their language and cultural traditions.

Which of the following factors contributed to this?

A) Strong ties to the Catholic Church and isolated rural lifestyles.

B) Desire to maintain a strong national identity.

C) Desire to maintain a separate identity from British sympathizers.

D) Descendants had no motivation to change languages.

Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

9) Primary crop grown by Quebecois farmers in the 18th and early 19th centuries was what?

A) Dairy products B) Potatoes C) Apples D) Wheat Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

10) The French language, the Roman Catholic Church, and French legal and political traditions are all elements of what?

A) Seigneurial system B) Quebecois nationalism C) Treaty of Paris D) Toronto Lifestyle Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

11) If you visited Quebec, you would see many structures that mark this area as settled by people of what religion?

A) Episcopalian B) Protestant C) Catholic D) Indigenous Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

12) Which of the following are located in Southern Quebec?

A) Nunavik, an area of Inuit self government B) Estrie, the center of maple sugar production in the region C) Hudson Bay D) The Grand Trunk Railway Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

13) Which of the following cities, located at the confluence of the Saint Lawrence and Ottawa rivers, has been a center for trade and cultural exchange since its establishment in 1642?

A) Quebec City B) Ottowa C) Saint John D) Montreal Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

14) Many Anglophone Quebecois are moving out of the region for what reason?

A) The Quebec government passed a law that all signage and government documents must be in printed only in French.

B) Strong Quebecois nationalism contributes to their feeling unwelcome in the region.

C) They only want to live with other Anglophones.

D) There are more job opportunities in other parts of Canada.

Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

15) The seigneurial system refers to what?

A) The three elements (Catholic Church, French Language, and the French legal and political traditions) that define Quebec.

B) The integration of Hispanics into Canadian society.

C) The feudal system of landlords that the French government created to control settlement in the new world.

D) The Quebecois practice of only allowing signs in French.

Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

16) Quebec's many bogs, marshes, and lakes where created by what process?

A) Hydrostatic flow B) Glaciation C) Appropriation D) Hydrostatic pressure Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

17) The two landform regions that underlie Quebec are the northern portion of the Appalachian mountain range and what?

A) The Canadian Shield B) The Appalachian Shield C) The Quebec Shield D) The North American Shield Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

18) In comparison to the highest peaks in other parts of North America, those in Quebec are ________.

A) Much Higher B) Higher C) About the same D) Lower Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Infer GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

19) What aspect of climate change is making the construction of housing and other buildings in Northern Quebec difficult?

A) Increasing forest fires B) Melting permafrost C) Deforestation D) Rising water levels Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Climate Change in Northern Quebec Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

20) About what proportion of Quebec's population speak French as their native language?

A) 20% B) 40% C) 60% D) 80% Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

21) Quebec's Allophones speak what primary language?

A) Both English and French B) English C) French D) Neither French nor English Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

22) If there were about 500,000 first nations people living in Quebec when John Cabot, British explorer arrived in 1497, about how many were left 150 years later in 1650?

A) 300,000 B) 100,000 C) 50,000 D) 5000 Answer: D Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Estimate GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

23) French settlers tended to have ________ children than British settlers.

A) More B) Less C) About the same D) More sets of twins, so many more Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

24) Who were seigneurs?

A) Young women who were orphans or from poor rural families B) Peasants who were required to pay fees and rent to their lord C) Military officers, politicians and church officials favored by the French government D) Fur traders who worked with the Algonquins to build trade networks Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

25) The best agricultural soils in Quebec are located where?

A) At the foot of the Appalachian mountains B) Near the St. Lawrence River and its tributaries C) On the Canadian Shield D) Near Hudson Bay Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

26) Which of the following is currently an important secondary sector activity in Quebec?

A) Logging B) Aluminum mining C) Paper milling D) Electronics manufacturing Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

27) How has the industrialization of Quebec's economy influenced the development of Quebecois nationalism?

A) Most factories where owned by English-speaking corporations leading to resentment by Francophone Quebecois.

B) Most factories where owned by French-speaking corporations leading to resentment by Anglophone Quebecois.

C) Most factories where owned by German-speaking corporations so Francophone and Anglophones were viewed equally.

D) There are few factories in Quebec so industrialization had little impact Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

28) In what way is the government of Canada similar to that of the United States?

A) Both countries have a federal system in which power is shared between the national, state, and local governments B) Both countries have a unitary system in which power is centralized in the national government C) Both countries have a parliamentary system in which the executive branch derives its power from the legislative branch of government D) There is little similarity because Canada is a constitutional monarchy Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Distinguish GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 5. That people create regions to interpret Earth's complexity.

29) What is the official language of Canada?

A) English B) French C) Both English and French D) Canada doesn't have an official language Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Identify GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

30) What was the result of the 1995 referendum on secession in Quebec?

A) The referendum failed by a large percentage B) The referendum barely failed C) The referendum passed but was not legally binding D) The referendum was not provincial, but rather national and it failed Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

31) The Quiet Revolution refers to what?

A) The merging of French and British Canada in 1841 B) The victory of the British over the French in 1763 C) The 1987 accord signed by provincial leaders which assured official protection for Quebec's culture and language D) The rise of Quebecois nationalism and the Parti Quebecois in the late 1960s Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Define GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

32) If you were travelling in Quebec and visited the rolling hills of the Estrie, east of Montreal, you might notice that the farms and other land holdings are rectangular. Based on this, what could you infer about the settlement of that area?

A) The region was settled by the French B) The region was settled by the British C) The region was only settled in the 20th century D) The region was settled by Basque fishermen Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Infer GeoStandard1: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

33) What region of Quebec could be considered the core of the province?

A) Northern Quebec B) The Eastern Townships C) The St Lawrence Valley D) The Gaspe Peninsula Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

34) For many years the Inuit of northern Quebec struggled for control of their culture, language, and governance. What has been the result of those struggles?

A) In 1975 the Inuit signed a historic agreement with the Canadian government that has led to significant increases in Inuit autonomy B) Inuit still struggle with the breakdown of their language and culture because they are forced to send their children to residential English language schools C) The threat to Inuit culture is increasing because Northern Quebec has experienced a major influx of non-native population from Southern Quebec D) Inuit have maintained government controlled Northern Quebec since the first days of European settlement Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Describe GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

35) What large city in Quebec, divided into Upper Town and Lower Town, is a cultural and tourist center because of its cultural landscape filled with narrow cobbled streets, small shops, and Parisian charm?

A) Montreal B) Quebec City C) Ottawa D) Gatineau Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

36) The Canadian Shield is made up of some of the ________ rocks in North America.

Answer: oldest Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Describe GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

37) In geologic age, the mountainous part of Quebec is located in the ________ part of the province.

Answer: oldest Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Describe GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

38) Much of Quebec has harsh weather, a rugged landscape, and thin soils, which have made most of the region unsuitable for ________.

Answer: agriculture, farming Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Identify GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

39) Wild or "country" foods are important for Inuit communities because they are ________ than store-bought foods.

Answer: more affordable/traditional/less processed Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Climate Change in Northern Quebec Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

40) The French explorer Jacques Cartier came to Quebec in 1534 looking for ________.

Answer: the Northwest Passage/a route to Asia Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Describe GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

41) The Plains of Abraham in Quebec City are known because they mark the end of ________.

Answer: The Seven Years War/French colonies in North America/hostilities between the British and the French Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

42) Asbestos is no longer a major part of the economy towns Quebec because ________.

Answer: asbestos has been linked to cancer/there is no global market for asbestos Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

43) Richard's Riot was a response to the ________ of hockey player Maurice Richard of the Montreal Canadiens'.

Answer: suspension Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Development of Quebecois Nationalism and the Quiet Revolution Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Describe GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

44) The government of Quebec promotes interculturalism in the region, which emphasizes ________ between the Francophone majority and minority groups.

Answer: positive interactions/cultural exchange Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Future of Quebec Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

45) Globalization has resulted in the economy of Quebec becoming ________ the rest of Canada.

Answer: less dependent on/more independent of Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Future of Quebec Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

46) How is climate change impacting the traditional lifestyles of Inuit in Northern Quebec?

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

47) Explain some of the ways that hockey is linked to ethnic identity in Quebec.

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Human Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

48) Imagine that you are an Anglophone resident of Quebec and a vote for independence from Canada succeeds. Describe what challenges you and your family might face and concerns you might have.

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 5 Synthesize - Explain GeoStandard1: 18. How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

49) Plan a trip to visit Quebec and outline at least four stops, including what you would be interested in seeing in each place.

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 5 Synthesize - Plan GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

50) Explain, using at least three separate reasons, the decreased interest within Quebec in full secession from Canada.

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 6. How culture and experience influence people's perception of places and regions.

The Geography of North America, 2e (Hardwick) Chapter 7 Megalopolis

1) The three major physiographic provinces that make up Megalopolis are A) The Atlantic Coastal Plain, the Piedmont, and the Appalachians B) The Piedmont, the Ozarks, the Adirondacks C) The Atlantic Coastal Plain, the Pacific Border, the Columbia Plateau D) The Appalachians, the Central Lowland, and St. Lawrence Valley Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

2) Many cities in the Megalopolis region, such as Baltimore, Washington, and Philadelphia, are located on the Fall Line, why were so many settlement established on or near this line?

A) Ships could go no farther upstream than this line B) Waterfalls along the Fall Line allowed colonial settlers to create water wheels that provided power for urban industries C) The Fall Line was as far inland as settlers with wagons could go before they felt like falling down D) Above the Fall Line rock falls made building settlements difficult E) Both A and B Answer: E Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

3) Based on what you know about the Megalopolis Region, which of the following would not be a challenge to the Chesapeake Bay Program's efforts to protect and restore the bay?

A) Urbanization B) Suburbanization C) Deindustrialization D) Over-fishing E) Declining air quality Answer: C Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 3 Application GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

4) Which list below best describes the natural hazards faced by the Megalopolis Region?

A) Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Forest Fires B) Blizzards, Tornados, Drought C) Hurricanes, Blizzards, Flooding D) Hurricanes, Drought, Tsunamis Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

5) At the end of the last ice age, melting ice caused sea level rise, which flooded river valleys along the Atlantic coast of North America, these flooded river valleys are called what?

A) Splits B) Estuaries C) Basins D) Lagoons Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

6) What type of natural hazard does the text associate with disruptions of roads and trains in the Washington, D.C., area as well has flight delays at Reagan International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the United States?

A) Flooding B) Earthquakes C) Blizzards D) Hurricanes Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

7) Which of the following might be potential negative impacts for humans of the pollution of rivers and estuaries in the Megalopolis Region?

A) Drinking water might require more expensive treatment B) Fishermen could be negatively impacted by declines in fish population C) Loss of revenue from outdoor recreation D) All of the above E) Only B and C Answer: E Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 3 Application GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

8) Most of the rivers in the Megalopolis Region flow from the Northwest to the Southeast across the three physiographic provinces in which order?

A) Piedmont, Appalachians, Coastal Plain B) Appalachians, Piedmont, Coastal Plain C) Appalachians, Coastal Plain, Piedmont D) Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Appalachians Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

9) Although much of Megalopolis region is urbanized, what type of land covers dominate in rural parts of the region?

A) Deserts, Grasslands B) Tundra, Forest C) Forest, Farmland D) Farmland, Grasslands Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

10) Why were port cities such as New York and Boston so important to the growth of Megalopolis in the earliest years Euro-American settlements?

A) Port cities were centers of culture, diversity, and innovation B) Port cities allowed shipping trade between different colonies in the region C) Port cities facilitated the shipment of raw materials from the colonies to Europe D) Port cities allowed the rapid settlement of areas west of the Appalachians Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

11) Which of the following cities was established by Puritans from England?

A) New York B) Philadelphia C) Washington D) Boston Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Human Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

12) A student was asked to the following question: "How would you describe the patterns of immigration to Megalopolis over the 19th and 20th centuries that led to the diversity of population that now characterizes the region?"

As an answer, this student wrote the following: "In the early 19th century the main immigrant groups to the region were largely from Northern Europe, including English, Irish, and German settlers. However, by the late 19th century new immigrants from Latin America, Asia, and Africa came to dominate. After World War I though, restrictive quota laws meant that only immigrants from eastern and southern Europe could come to the region through the processing center on Ellis Island."

How would you judge this student's answer?

A) Excellent (all periods of immigration and groups are correct in the right order with clear, correct explanations) B) Good (all periods are correct, but explanations are not as clear as they should be) C) Mediocre (one or two periods are missing OR the stages are in the wrong order, OR the explanations are not clear OR the explanations are irrelevant) D) Unacceptable (more than two periods are missing And the order is incorrect AND the explanations are not clear AND/OR they are irrelevant) Answer: C Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Human Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

13) Which of the following does not describe the changing pattern of African-American settlement in the Megalopolis Region?

A) Once discrimination in housing was outlawed many African-Americans began moving to suburban areas B) After the restrictive immigration laws limited the numbers of new foreign-born in-migrants to the US, many African-Americans moved to the region from the Southern United States to find work C) Early African-American settlers mostly found work on farms in rural parts of Megalopolis D) Prior to 1948 most African Americans lived in city centers because of discriminatory codes that prevented the sale of suburban houses to minorities.

Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Human Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

14) Imagine that you are an early British immigrant to the east coast of America. You have been charged by the British government with establishing a new settlement. What characteristics would you be looking for to create a successful new city?

A) I would go ashore and establish the settlement as soon as I sighted land. The most important thing would be to get the settlement started as quickly as possible.

B) I would explore the coast looking for a harbor where ships could easily put down anchor and establish a settlement there. The most important thing would be to find a location that would facilitate trade with Britain.

C) I would go ashore and send settlement parties to explore inland areas. The most important thing would be to move westward across the continent to establish settlements in the interior.

D) I would look first for open land that looked fertile. The most important thing would be to find a location with high quality soil for farming.

Answer: B Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 3 Application GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

15) Why did the British and other European colonial powers want to establish colonies in the Americas?

A) They were looking for natural resources to ship back to Europe B) They were primarily looking to convert native people to Christianity C) They wanted colonies to manufacture finished products and sell them to people back in Europe D) They were looking for the legendary fountain of youth Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension GeoStandard1: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

16) Which of the following factors allowed New York to become a greater economic power than Philadelphia over time?

A) New York had better access to locations in the interior such as the Great Lakes B) New York had a greater diversity of immigrants from all over Europe C) Most people thought the landscape around New York was more beautiful to that around Philadelphia, so they preferred to settle in New York D) The city fathers of New York had access to more capital Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

17) Why was the city of Washington, D.C., established?

A) In order to provide a trade link between Baltimore to the north and Richmond to the south B) There were no port cities in the Chesapeake Bay C) The land nearby had some of the richest sources of minerals in the region D) Because leaders of northern and southern states couldn't agree on which existing U.S. city should be the capital Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

18) Which factors contributed to the establishment of the Northeast as a core area within the world economy?

A) Northeastern cities had excellent locations for international trade B) New European immigrants provided cheap labor for factories C) The Erie Canal and railroads gave easy access to the resources of the interior D) Eastern cities had the nation's largest supply of capital which provided the money needed to support business E) All of the above contributed Answer: E Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

19) Today more residents of the northeastern corridor live in which setting?

A) Urban areas B) Suburban areas C) Rural areas D) Exurban areas Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

20) Select from the answers below the one that best puts the factors leading to increasing suburbanization in the order in which they occurred over time.

A) 1) businesses begin locating in suburban areas 2) Suburbs were built near railroads 3) the automobile became accessible to the middle class 4) the GI Bill encouraged returning vets to buy homes 5) developers figure out how to cheaply mass-produce houses B) 1) developers figure out how to cheaply mass-produce houses 2) Suburbs were built near railroads 3) the automobile became accessible to the middle class 4) the GI Bill encouraged returning vets to buy homes 5) businesses begin locating in suburban areas C) 1) the GI Bill encouraged returning vets to buy homes 2) Suburbs were built near railroads 3) the automobile became accessible to the middle class 4) businesses begin locating in suburban areas 5) developers figure out how to cheaply mass-produce houses D) 1) Suburbs were built near railroads 2) the automobile became accessible to the middle class 3) the GI Bill encouraged returning vets to buy homes 4) developers figure out how to cheaply mass-produce houses 5) businesses begin locating in suburban areas Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 4 Analysis GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

21) What is heterolocalism?

A) Ethnic groups each live in their own neighborhoods near the center of the city B) Members of an ethnic group move to mixed suburban neighborhoods, but maintain personal connections with their communities without living in the same area C) When neighborhoods diversify, leading to mixing of different ethnic groups D) Immigrants gradually lose ties to their homelands and adapt to living in North America Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

22) What are the five largest cities in Megalopolis?

A) New York, Philadelphia, Levittown, Pittsburg, Boston B) New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Boston, Baltimore C) New York, Washington, Boston, Baltimore, Concord D) New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Boston, Concord Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

23) The movement of European-American middle-class families to the suburbs in order to escape racial tensions and urban decay is called what?

A) White flight B) Caucasian departure C) European suburbanization D) Suburban gentrification Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

24) What are the five boroughs of New York?

A) Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island B) Manhattan, Greenwich Village, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens C) Manhattan, Harlem, Greenwich Village, the Bronx, Brooklyn D) Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

25) In what ways would Megalopolis benefit if the region was able to create a unified and upgraded mass transit system and plan for land-uses on a regional, comprehensive basis?

A) Encouraging new businesses and employment opportunities B) reduced air pollution C) reduced commuting times D) both B and B E) A, B, and C Answer: E Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 18. How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.

26) In recent years, the economy of Atlantic City has begun to recover from the slump it faced after WWII. What economic sector is responsible for this recovery?

A) Primary B) Secondary C) Tertiary D) Quaternary Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 3 Application GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 18. How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.

27) What physical feature of the landscape has become the largest tourist draw in Megalopolis?

A) mountains B) rivers C) beaches D) forests Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

28) There are about 3.5 million homeless people in the United States currently. About how many homeless people are there in Washington, D.C? A) 3,000 B) 14,000 C) 60,000 D) 100,000 Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

29) Despite the fact that there are more than enough houses in the Washington, D.C., area, there are still many families that are homeless. Why? A) Many homeless families don't know how to apply for affordable housing programs B) The houses are located in high crime areas where no one wants to live C) The average price of a home is very high in relation to household income and there is very little affordable housing D) Most homeless people choose to live that way Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

30) Which of the following is a specialty crop grown in Megalopolis?

A) Cranberries B) Cotton C) Wheat D) Tulips Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Nonurban Places in an Urban Region Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

31) Which of the following social issues is likely to be a continuing problem for Megalopolis in the near future?

A) Loss of population from cities B) A shortage of well educated and qualified workers C) Tensions between different racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups D) None of the above Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension GeoStandard1: 18. How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.

32) What was different about the settlement of Philadelphia that resulted in many of city's most attractive features such as broad streets and many green spaces such as parks and gardens?

A) The city was settled by Germans who brought with them this pattern of city development B) The city developed more slowly than other eastern cities, allowing for the creation of more green spaces C) Philadelphia was one of the first eastern cities to be planned rather than be settled haphazardly D) The location of the city on the Delaware River meant that there was plenty of space for the city to include lots of green spaces Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge GeoStandard1: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

33) Before European settlement, Native American groups of the Eastern Woodland culture complex survived through what sort of lifestyle?

A) Hunting B) Gathering and foraging C) Agriculture D) Both A and B E) All of the above Answer: E Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

34) The city of ________ was specifically founded as the permanent capital of the United States.

Answer: Washington, D.C., Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

35) The population of ________ peaked 1950 at about 2.1 million and is currently around 1.6 million.

Answer: Philadelphia Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

36) The most important form of farming in the megalopolis region is the production ________ for local urban consumers.

Answer: fresh fruits and vegetables Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

37) The economy of Great Lakes and Midwest was ________ impacted to by the negative consequences of deindustrialization in the 20th century in comparison to cities in the Northeast (Megalopolis) .

Answer: more/highly Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

38) Today, the largest employer in the Washington, D.C., area is the ________.

Answer: federal government Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

39) Most of the fruit and vegetables produced through truck farming in Megalopolis region are sold ________.

Answer: locally/within the region Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Nonurban Places in an Urban Region Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

40) In the future, Megalopolis will likely continue to be in a ________ position in the economy of North America.

Answer: core Diff: 1 Chapter Section: The Future of Megalopolis Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension GeoStandard1: 18. How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.

41) ________ is still an important part of the economies of coastal communities in Megalopolis .

Answer: Commercial fishing Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Nonurban Places in an Urban Region Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

42) Few ________ in Philadelphia the first half of the 20th century could get a mortgage loan in order to buy a home.

Answer: African Americans/minorities Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Cities and Suburbs Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension GeoStandard1: 6. How culture and experience influence people's perception of places and regions.

43) Currently the major tourist attraction in Atlantic City is ________.

Answer: gambling Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension GeoStandard1: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

44) The biggest environmental challenge for the Chesapeake Bay is ________, which causes algae blooms.

Answer: nutrient pollution Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Geography Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

45) The water supply for the city of New York comes from ________.

Answer: reservoirs/the watershed Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Cities and Suburbs Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

46) Megalopolis is the most urbanized area of North America, yet today most people in the region, including many ethnic minorities, live in suburbs. Why is this the case? Explain some of the historical trends that account for current land use patterns.

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

47) Why is the Northeastern US called Megalopolis and what factors have made it a core area within North America?

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Introduction Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

48) You work for a consultant company hired to help the state governments of the Megalopolis region work together to solve environmental issues in the region. Describe the major environmental issues facing the region and evaluate which of them should be addressed first by this regional collaboration.

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 6 Evalutaion - Evaluate GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

The Geography of North America, 2e (Hardwick) Chapter 8 The Great Lakes and Corn Belt 1) That the Great Lakes and Corn Belt region are near the geographic center of the United States, its excellent transportation network of waterways and highways, and the perception that truly "American" values are the norm here are all reasons why this region has often been called ________.

A) The Homeland B) The Fatherland C) The Heartland D) The Motherland Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Introduction Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

2) The physical and human characteristics of places.

A) Canada B) America' s central lowlands C) America' s riverine highlands D) America' s driftless area Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

3) The Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin, nearby northeastern Iowa, and southeastern Minnesota is best described in which of the following ways?

A) Scenic and hilly, and one of the highest areas of agricultural production.

B) Flat due to glaciation with significant sediment deposits producing significant agricultural

production.

C) Scenic and hilly with limited agricultural potential.

D) Flat due to glaciation with less fertile soils for agricultural production.

Answer: C Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

4) A water connection caused by extensive human modification of the landscape in the early 20th Century exists between ________.

A) Lake Erie and the Rocky Mountains B) Hudson Bay and the Great Lakes C) The Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean D) The Great Lakes and the Mississippi Basin Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

5) The climate of the Great Lakes and Corn Belt Region can be characterized as a ________ climate.

A) Dry, maritime B) Humid, continental C) Humid, maritime D) Dry, continental Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

6) In April 1974, the city of Xenia, Ohio suffered severe damage and several fatalities due to what natural hazard common to the Great Lakes and Corn Belt?

A) Blizzards B) Thunderstorms C) Earthquakes D) Tornadoes Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

7) Non-native fish from Vietnam were carelessly introduced into many bodies of water in the United States. They have no native predators and so outspawn native fish, and outcompete many native fish for food. These fish are known as ________.

A) Vietnamese Burrowing Catfish B) Saigon Shovelnose Salmon C) Asian Jumping Carp D) Ho Chi Minh Snake Pike Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

8) Species introduced to areas they are not native to can cause environmental damage by outcompeting the local fauna or flora. These are generally referred to as ________.

A) Invasive species B) Aggressive groups C) Encroaching guests D) Intrusive families Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

9) The act of creating man-made waterways, reversing the flow of rivers or changing the terrain to better accommodate human civilization is called ________.

A) Terrain adjustment B) Hydro-geologic adaptation C) Landform change D) Landscape modification Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

10) The Great Migration significantly expanded cities north of the ________.

A) Mississippi River B) Mason Dixon Line C) Great Lakes D) Ohio River Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

11) Non-native species can be declared an invasive species under what act, triggering federal aid and action to curtail the problem?

A) The Lethar Act B) The Wohl Act C) The Sattin Act D) The Lacey Act Answer: D Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

12) Much of the terrain, from flatland to gently rolling hills, of the Great lakes and Corn Belt was shaped by ________.

A) Tectonics B) Glaciation C) Uplift D) Pyroclastic flow Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

13) Under the Northwest Ordinance of 1785, what survey method was used in the settlement of the Great lakes and Corn Belt region?

A) The Township and Range System B) The Long Lot System C) The Metes and Bounds System D) The Lot and Block System Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

14) Under the Northwest Ordinance and the newly ratified Constitution of the United States, a state could be admitted into the union once it had ________ Euro-American settlers.

A) 6,000 B) 60,000 C) 600,000 D) No lower limit was set on population under the Northwest Ordinance.

Answer: B Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

15) In the 1783 Treaty of Paris, the British agreed to give up land bounded by the Great Lakes, Ohio River, and the Mississippi River to America. This area became known at that time as what?

A) The Heartland B) The Western Woodland C) The Buckeye Region D) The Old Northwest Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

16) ________, ________, and ________ are among the combination of factors that The Great Lakes - Corn Belt region's agricultural productivity is some of the best in the world.

A) Fertile soils, excellent transportation, mild winters B) Technology, favorable government policy, work ethic C) Experienced farmers, cash-grain farms, subsidized farming D) Adequate water availability, mixed farming, use of high yield crops Answer: B Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

17) Farms where most of the crops are fed to livestock are called what?

A) Cash-grain farms B) Family farms C) Corporate farms D) Mixed Farms Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

18) What animal production in the Corn Belt is so high, that there are about 5 of these per person in Iowa?

A) Cattle B) Sheep C) Hogs D) Rabbits Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

19) What benefit is there for dairy farmers to locate near large cities?

A) The farmer has better access to transportation networks to ship their products.

B) The farmer can sell milk, which is perishable, directly to consumers.

C) The farmer can charge a premium because their products are local.

D) The farmer has better access to labor. Dairy farming is labor intensive.

Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Identify GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

20) The Great Lakes and the Corn Belt region became known as the "Rust Belt" because A) Decades after the invention of the automobile, large numbers of auto scrapyards and recyclers appeared around manufacturing cities so the iron and steel could eventually be reused.

B) The large number of underground iron deposits that filtered into emerging underground springs gave the rocks of the region a yellowish-orange "rusty" tinge as it oxidized.

C) The region used to be the hub of the rail system developed during WWII to move goods across America, but as shipping goods by truck and airplane became more prevalent, the system decayed leaving an iron skeleton of its former glory.

D) The decay of the region's cities from deindustrialization, as steel mills and auto manufacturers moved to other parts of the world, and the resulting loss of population, increase in crime and chronic unemployment.

Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

21) In 1900, the second largest city in the United States, next to New York City, was A) Cleveland, Ohio B) St. Louis, Missouri C) Chicago, Illinois D) Detroit, Michigan Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

22) Many of the communities in the Great Lakes and the Corn Belt region's image and selfidentification was closely tied to what?

A) Their principal industrial products B) Their sports teams C) Historical Native American tribes of the region D) The formation of unions Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

23) Generally speaking, communities with ________ tend to weather region wide declines in production and output more effectively than ones with ________.

A) Specialized industrial bases/diversified industrial bases B) Diversified populations/homogeneous populations C) Diversified industrial bases/specialized industrial bases D) Homogeneous populations/diversified populations Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

24) Youngstown, Ohio was hit by an economic decline after the closing of the Campbell Works in 1977. What strategy was the most successful for Youngstown to revitalize their economy?

A) They accepted that the city was smaller, and tried to give it the classic "small town feel" to increase tourist traffic and develop a service economy.

B) They decided to court international manufacturers by limiting Union benefits and wages.

C) They approved the construction of a new prison in the city, and invited residents to take control of the planning process for the city.

D) The residents decided to seek local support to fill the empty factories, rather then attempt to attract national or global capital.

Answer: C Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

25) The cities of Oshawa, Hamilton, St. Catherine's Niagara, and Toronto are all located on the shores of Lake Ontario and form one of the most highly populated corridors in Canada. This region is called ________.

A) The Ontario Industrial Region B) The Golden Horseshoe C) L'arc Prospère D) The Silver Crescent Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

26) What characteristics make Chicago, Illinois a global city?

A) A highly diverse and globalized population B) World-class medical facilities such as the Mayo Clinic C) Global economic and transportation links D) An Internet based industry that rivals the best in the world.

Answer: C Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

27) Chicago, with its unparalleled transportation connections was a primary industrial center. It was also America's leading center for ________.

A) Meatpacking B) Lumber producer C) Immigration processing D) Glass manufacture Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

28) Detroit, suffering from the impacts of continuing population loss, due to the economy has decided to ________ large areas of the city (about 40 square miles in all), in order to improve Detroit's economic future.

A) Renovate B) Incorporate (into separate cities) C) Industrialize D) Abandon Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

29) Detroit is one of the most ________ cities in the United States.

A) Diverse B) Segregated C) Affluent D) Populated Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

30) The Gateway Arch is a symbol of what city?

A) Chicago, Illinois B) Detroit, Michigan C) Youngstown, Ohio D) St. Louis, Missouri Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select

31) Eight Mile Road, popularized by Eminem in rap, and in the movie 8 Mile is located between the city, and the northern suburbs of what city?

A) Chicago, Illinois B) Detroit, Michigan C) Cleveland, Ohio D) Milwaukee, Wisconsin Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

32) Neighborhoods dominated by ethnic oriented churches, schools, and newspapers dominate community life, are called ________.

A) Ghettos B) Ethnic enclaves C) Barrios D) Cultural precinct Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

33) Cities in the Great Lakes and Corn Belt that are ________ seem to be more successful in weathering the transition to the postindustrial economy.

A) More oriented to manufacturing B) Less oriented to manufacturing C) It does not matter; both types have weathered the transition.

D) It does not matter; both types have trouble weathering the transition.

Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

34) The Great Lakes and Corn Belt is ________.

A) One of the poorest regions in North America B) A core North American region C) One of the premier industrial regions in the world D) Is a major transportation center E) B, C, D are true.

Answer: E Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Future of the Great Lakes/Corn Belt Region Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

35) The Great Lakes and Corn Belt region's population is described as ________.

A) Large, diverse, and rural B) Large, well educated and diverse C) Urban, well educated, and large D) Large, well educated, and culturally uniform Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Future of the Great Lakes/Corn Belt Region Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

36) Seven of the states or provinces in the Great Lakes / Corn Belt region are ________, ________, ________, ________, ________, ________, and ________.

Answer: Western New York, Western Pennsylvania, Southern Ontario, Ohio, Michigan (including UP Michigan), Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Northern Missouri, Eastern Kansas, Eastern Nebraska, Eastern South Dakota.

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Introduction / Environment Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

37) Much of the Great Lakes / Corn Belt's topography was formed by ________.

Answer: Glaciation Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environment Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

38) The man-made water connection between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi drainage basin is an example of ________.

Answer: Landscape modification or Human landscape modification.

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environment Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

39) The example of the Asian Jumping carp, given in the chapter shows what damage an ________ can do to the environment.

Answer: Invasive species, or non-indigenous (aquatic) species.

Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environment Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

40) The surveying system for settlers, the prohibition of slavery, the establishment of a territorial government, as well as the minimum population required for states to be admitted to the Union for the Great Lakes / Corn Belt region, can be found in the ________ which was drafted in 1785, and passed in 1787.

Answer: The Northwest Ordinance, or An Ordinance for the Government of the Territory of the United States, Northwest of the River Ohio, or the Freedom Ordinance, or The Ordinance of 1787.

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

41) Two examples each of the push and pull factors that led African Americans to leave the South and travel into the Great Lakes and Corn Belt region are ________, ________, ________, and ________.

Answer: (Push) Institutionalized racism and segregation, lynching, beatings, limited education opportunities, limited economic opportunities. (Pull) Higher paying jobs, the opportunity for equality, freedom, less threat of physical retribution.

Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

42) Generally, cities that have best resisted the region-wide declines in production and output that has affected so much of the Great Lakes and Corn Belt region have had the advantage of ________.

Answer: Diversified industrial bases Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

43) Generally, neither tourism, nor ________ play much of a role in the tertiary economy of the Great Lakes / Corn Belt. This is in contrast to other parts of the United States and Canada.

Answer: Military activity Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name 44) Four of the five largest Metropolitan areas in the Great Lakes / Corn Belt are ________, ________, ________, and ________.

Answer: Chicago, IL (Naperville, IL; Joliet, IL); Toronto, ON; Detroit, MI (Warren, MI; Livonia, MI); Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN (Bloomington, MN); St, Louis MO/IL. Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

45) Chicago became a major transportation hub of the Great Lakes and Corn Belt. Goods coming in off ship from the lakes could make their way further westward during the Civil War years because the city was ________.

Answer: A terminus for the transcontinental railroad Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

46) Why is the Great Lakes-Corn Belt region often described as America's Heartland?

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Introduction Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 5. That people create regions to interpret Earth's complexity.

47) Describe the physical processes that shaped the topography and hydrology of the Great Lakes-Corn Belt region.

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Describe GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

48) What was the Great Migration? Describe the push and pull factors involved.

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

49) Why did the Great Lakes and Corn Belt region become an early center for industrial development in North America?

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

50) What factors led to deindustrialization in the Great Lakes and Corn Belt region? What strategies have been the most successful in dealing with the economic transition to postindustrialization?

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

The Geography of North America, 2e (Hardwick) Chapter 9 The Inland South 1) Mount Mitchell, the highest peak in eastern North America, is located where?

A) In the northern Appalachians B) In the southern Appalachians C) In the Ozarks D) In the Ouachitas Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

2) If you were to drive from Raleigh, North Carolina, on the western edge of the Atlantic Coastal Plain, west towards the Mississippi river, what landforms would you pass through? (in order) A) The Piedmont, the Appalachian Mountains, and the North American central lowland.

B) The Appalachian Mountains, the Ozarks, and the North American central lowland.

C) The Atlantic Coastal Plain, The North American central lowland, and the Appalachian Mountains.

D) The North American central lowlands, the Ozarks, and the Ouachitas Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

3) Before human occupation, what kind of vegetation predominated in the Inland South?

A) Grasses B) Wetland plants C) Forests D) Both A and B Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

4) Which of the following best describes the precipitation patterns of the Inland South?

A) Frequent rainfall in winter, but dry the rest of the year B) Frequent rainfall in summer, but dry the rest of the year C) Year round rainfall, with the heaviest rains in spring and summer D) Year round rainfall, with the heaviest rains in the fall and winter Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

5) What type of natural hazard frequently causes damage to roads and homes in the Inland South?

A) Lightning and Hail B) Tornados C) Forest Fires D) Flash flooding Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

6) What kind of human activities have combined with high rainfall, and steep mountains slopes to result in severe flooding in parts of the Appalachians?

A) The removal of trees and vegetation due to logging and mining.

B) The leveling of small hills to produce more farmland.

C) The rerouting and damming of rivers D) Industrialization resulting in the silting of rivers.

Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

7) Which of the following was created to help control the flooding of the Tennessee River and provide affordable power for the Inland South?

A) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers B) The Tennessee Valley Authority C) The Rural Electrification Administration D) The Tennessee National Guard Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

8) What type(s) of storm system(s) regularly cause property damage and even fatalities in the Inland South?

A) Blizzards B) Tornados C) Hurricanes D) Both B and C Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

9) The forced migration of thousands of Native Americans to "Indian Territory" came to be known as what?

A) The Jackson Plan B) The Final Solution C) The Trail of Tears D) The Great Indian Removal Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

10) While thousands of Native Americans were force to leave their homelands for "Indian Territory," some Seminoles resisted by moving into what area?

A) The Appalachian Mountains B) Peninsular Florida C) Oklahoma D) Tennessee Answer: B Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

11) A system of farming in which the land and equipment is owned not owned by the farmers, but rather by large landowners is called what?

A) Sharecropping B) Communal Farms C) Slavery D) "Jim Crow" Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

12) African Americans remained second-class citizens in the South even after slavery was abolished because of what?

A) They were forced to remain tenant farmers, perpetuating poverty.

B) "Jim Crow" laws meant that they could not vote.

C) The large numbers of African Americans that migrated north in the 19th century.

D) Both A and B E) All of the Above Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

13) The relocation of hundreds of thousands of African Americans from the South to cities in the industrial North is known by what name?

A) The Great Migration B) The Trail of Tears C) The Final Solution D) The Gettysburg Accord Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

14) Since WWII, the population of the Inland South has ________.

A) Grown more rapidly than the rest of the U.S B) Stagnated C) Grown more slowly than the rest of the U.S D) Grown at about the same rate as the rest of the U.S Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

15) While much of the South was dominated by plantation farming, which required slave labor, what area of the South did small, less wealthy farmers, who owned few if any slaves, dominate?

A) The Coastal South B) The lowlands C) The mountainous areas D) The Ozarks Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

16) About when did Latino immigrants begin migrating to the Inland South in large numbers?

A) 100 years ago B) 50 years ago C) 20 years ago D) 5 years ago Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

17) What factors made the Inland South attractive to manufacturing industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

A) Many available workers willing to work for low wages B) The lack of labor unions C) Local cotton farming D) Cheap electricity created by the TVA E) Both A & B Answer: E Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

18) The civil rights movement, industrialization, and air conditioning are all factors that led to what?

A) Increased population growth in the Inland South since the 1960s.

B) The end of the plantation system in the 1970s.

C) The departure of many Hispanics from the region in the 1930s.

D) The return of many Native American tribes in the 1960s.

Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

19) Which crop traditionally grown in the Inland South has declined during the 20th century because of increasing pest infestation?

A) Tobacco B) Corn C) Cotton D) Peaches Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

20) Why is it difficult for tobacco farmers to convert to farming other crop types?

A) Tobacco is a labor intensive crop B) Tobacco farms are small C) Tobacco tends to make the soil unusable for other crops.

D) Both A and B E) Both B and C Answer: D Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

21) Vidalia Georgia, like many parts of the South, is associated with the farming of one particular crop. What crop is Vidalia famous for?

A) Tobacco B) Cotton C) Oranges D) Onions Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

22) Why was corn an important crop in the Inland South during the 19th and early 20th century?

A) It was sold for export to countries with food shortages B) It was used as feed for draft animals that plowed the fields C) It was used to make distilled alcohol sold all over the United States D) It was used to make grits, a staple food.

Answer: B Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

23) In recent decades the production of livestock has ________ in the Inland South.

A) Grown B) Decreased C) Remained steady D) Become unprofitable Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

24) Is forestry an important part of the economy of the Inland South?

A) In the past, yes, but in recent decades forests have been overharvested, leading to a downturn in the industry.

B) Yes, the warm, moist climate allows trees to grow quickly.

C) No, the thin, nutrient poor soils are not suitable for growing forests.

D) No, the many pests prevalent in the south have prevented many trees from prospering.

Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

25) What type of mining has historically been a major industry in parts of West Virginia and Kentucky?

A) Gold B) Petroleum C) Coal D) Natural Gas Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

26) Why is mountain top removal mining is unpopular with some concerned citizens in the Inland South?

A) It is more dangerous for workers than underground mining.

B) It is more expensive and time consuming than underground mining.

C) It is more environmentally damaging than underground mining.

D) It destroys the scenic value, and harms the tourism industry.

Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

27) What two major tertiary sector industries in the Inland South have experienced major growth in the last half of the twentieth century?

A) High technology and healthcare.

B) The military and tourism.

C) Automobile manufacturing and paper mills.

D) Paper mills and high technology.

Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

28) What national park, located in the Inland South, is the nation's most frequently visited?

A) Yellowstone B) Great Smokey Mountains C) The Black Hills D) Serpent Mound Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

29) What North American region produced iconic musicians Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, as well as race car driver Dale Earnhardt?

A) The Corn Belt and Great Lakes B) The Coastal South C) The Inland South D) The Great Plains Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

30) Research Triangle Park is located where?

A) The Eastern Inland South B) The Central Inland South C) The Western Inland South D) The Coastal South Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

31) The largest city in the Inland South is located in what state?

A) Virginia B) Tennessee C) Georgia D) Kentucky Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

32) What two cities in Tennessee are major centers for the music industry?

A) Chattanooga and Knoxville B) Memphis and Nashville C) Knoxville and Memphis D) Nashville and Chattanooga Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

33) Country music can be traced back to roots in what culture and region of North America?

A) Scotch-Irish settlers in Appalachia B) Spanish settlers in West Texas C) Cajun settlers in Louisiana D) Africans brought over as slaves Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

34) Which of the following best describes your trip, if you were travelling from Memphis Tennessee, west across Arkansas towards Fort Smith, on the western border with Oklahoma?

A) You would be travelling from hilly eastern Arkansas into the lowlands of western Arkansas.

B) You would be travelling from the lowlands of eastern Arkansas into hilly western Arkansas.

C) The scenery would be flat in both eastern and western Arkansas with little change.

D) The scenery would be hilly in both eastern and western Arkansas with little change.

Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 3 Application - Relate GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

35) Why is eastern Oklahoma the location of tribal headquarters for many Native American groups?

A) Oklahoma had better laws protecting Native Americans.

B) Many regions in Oklahoma were spiritual centers for Native American tribes.

C) Many tribes were forced to relocate to this region.

D) Eastern Oklahoma had the most modern schools, as well as plentiful jobs for Native Americans.

Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

36) During hot, rainy summers, many people who live in the Inland South visit ________ as a way to escape the heat.

Answer: Great Smoky Mountains/the Appalachians Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

37) The Tennessee Valley Authority was created in the 1930s in order to ________.

Answer: control flooding/promote economic development Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

38) The Great Dismal Swamp and the Okefenokee Swamp are examples of the many large swamps located in the ________ subregion of the Inland South.

Answer: Atlantic Coastal Plain Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

39) The Indian Removal Act moved thousands of Native Americans to "Indian Territory" in what eventually became the state of ________.

Answer: Oklahoma Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

40) ________ led to the passage of the Indian Removal Act in 1830.

Answer: Increasing settlement west of the Mississippi River Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

41) After the Civil War, for many years the economy of the South continued to be primarily ________, and as a result, ________ immigrants came to the South than other parts of the United States.

Answer: agricultural/fewer Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Describe GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

42) Many northerners who visited the Inland South during their WWII service held negative stereotypes about Southerners, for example that Southerners were ________, ________, and ________.

Answer: lazy, prejudiced, ignorant, bigoted, uneducated Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 6. How culture and experience influence people's perception of places and regions.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

43) Surface mining is ________ dangerous than underground mining, it is also ________ environmentally damaging.

Answer: less, more Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

44) Many types of American popular music originated in the Inland South, including ________ and ________.

Answer: jazz, blues, country, rock and roll, Bluegrass Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

45) The Mississippi Delta region was once a center for ________, but is now diversifying into industries such as ________.

Answer: cotton farming/fish farming, casino gambling Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

46) Describe the four major landform subregions in the Inland South. What are their distinguishing topographic features?

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Describe GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

47) Explain the major natural hazards faced by the Inland South. What factors make the region prone to damage by these hazards?

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

48) What factors in both the South and North led African Americans to relocate during the Great Migration?

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

49) What factors led to increased contact between the Inland South and the more populous North during the early to mid 20th century? What impacts did this contact have?

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

50) What factors have led to population growth in the Inland South since the 1960s?

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

The Geography of North America, 2e (Hardwick) Chapter 10 The Coastal South 1) Which of the following best describes the pattern of landforms of the Coastal South?

A) Flat, with many wetlands, swamps, lakes, and beaches.

B) Rugged, rocky coastlines and thin soils.

C) Dry with miles of dunes.

D) None of the above.

Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

2) National seashores have been established on several barrier islands in the Coastal South to protect the fragile ecosystems of these areas from what?

A) Pollution from large cruise ships and cargo carriers.

B) Problems from offshore drilling.

C) Development of residences and seaside resorts.

D) All of the above.

Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

3) What natural hazard is more common the Coastal South than other parts of North America and causes numerous deaths each year, particularly in Florida?

A) Flooding B) Lightning C) Waterspouts D) Sharks Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

4) Which of the Coastal South's barrier islands was hit by a massive hurricane in 1900 that killed about 600 people?

A) Galveston, Texas B) Palm Beach, Florida C) Hatteras Island, North Carolina D) Tybee Island, Georgia Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

5) Who was first European group to found a settlement in the Coastal South?

A) Huguenots B) The Spanish C) Acadians D) The English Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

6) Why did French Huguenots seek to settle in Florida in the 1500s?

A) They were hoping to escape religious persecution.

B) They were looking for trade goods for Port au Prince.

C) They were seeking to establish a French military foothold in the region.

D) They were seeking to convert the native populations to Christianity.

Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

7) What event caused the arrival of thousands of French-speaking settlers in Louisiana in the 1700s?

A) The French government spent 220,000 Francs on a homesteading project to counter Spanish expansion.

B) The Spanish lost a major battle to the French in the New World opening up new lands for colonization.

C) The French government lost control of their territory in what is now Canada to the British.

D) The American colonial government gave land to French settlers in exchange for aid against Britain.

Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

8) Which part of the Coastal South was the last to come under control of the U.S. government?

A) The Atlantic Coast (Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia) B) Coastal Florida and Mississippi C) Coastal Louisiana D) Coastal Texas Answer: D Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 3 Application - Relate GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

9) The Louisiana Purchase involved a transfer of sovereignty from what country to the United States?

A) France B) Spain C) Mexico D) Britain Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

10) In contrast to settlers in most parts of North America, most early settlers to the Coastal South were members of what religion?

A) Protestantism B) Catholicism C) Lutheranism D) Southern Baptists Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

11) Looking at the photo (Figure 10.3), this settlement pattern is an example of what survey system?

A) Metes and Bounds B) U.S. Public Lands Survey C) Long Lots D) Township and Range Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

12) Which of the following is considered by many to be the part of the United States most intensely influenced by African culture?

A) The South Carolina Sea Islands B) Puerto Rico C) The Creole areas of Louisiana.

D) The former plantation areas of the South.

Answer: A Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Infer GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

13) What city in Texas was the port of entry for thousands of immigrants to the United States starting in the 1840s?

A) Houston B) Galveston C) Corpus Christi D) Port Lavaca Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

14) Gullah is a language spoken by people of what ethnicity in parts of the Coastal South?

A) French-Americans B) Louisiana Creoles C) African-Americans D) Spanish Americans Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

15) Three of the most significant crops currently and historically associated with the Coastal South are what?

A) Rice, Citrus, and Sugar B) Cotton, Tobacco, and Citrus C) Sugar, Tobacco, and Peaches D) Cotton, Peaches, and Tobacco Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

16) What major geographical advantage does agriculture in the Coastal South have over most other regions of North America?

A) The region's rich soils are perfect for growing many crops.

B) The region is largely frost free so many frost intolerant crops can be grown.

C) The region has many coastal wetlands so plants such as rice can be grown.

D) Both A and B Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Identify GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

17) The Deepwater Horizon spill is to shrimping as Hurricane Katrina is to what?

A) New Orleans B) Shrimping C) Flooding D) Tourism Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 4 Analysis - Compare GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

18) The mild climate and easy access to overseas transportation of the Coastal South have made it a center for what tertiary sector industry?

A) Retail sales B) Healthcare C) The U.S. military D) Banking Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

19) Tourism and recreation have encouraged the migration of what group into the Coastal South?

A) Small business owners B) Retirees from the Northeastern portion of North America C) People looking for high-paying jobs D) Europeans Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

20) What are two challenges faced by Florida's citrus industry?

A) Periodic frosts and increased international competition B) Saltwater intrusion into orchard soils, and urbanization C) Lack of immigrant labor and saltwater intrusions D) Urbanization and periodic frosts Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

21) What element of the tourism and recreation industry has increased tenfold over the last fifteen years, bringing increased revenue to cities in the Coastal South such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Tampa?

A) The cruise ship industry B) Spring break tourism C) Surfing competitions D) Theme parks Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

22) Why have fewer middle class retirees chosen the Coastal South as a retirement destination in recent decades?

A) Hurricanes have increased due to global climate change, increasing the danger to many residents with limited mobility.

B) Crime rates have risen, so that many retirees no longer feel safe.

C) Land prices in some parts of the region have risen so much that many retirees can no longer afford to buy a home near the coast.

D) The standard of living and recreation options in other parts of the country have risen to a point where the Coastal South is not as desirable.

Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

23) What event led to thousands of Cuban immigrants settling in Miami Florida?

A) The 1959 Cuban revolution, led by Fidel Castro B) In 1992, Hurricane Andrew devastated Cuba C) The expansion of the Cuban/American tourism industry in the early 1900s D) The need of Florida citrus farms in 1942 for cheap immigrant labor due to WWII Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

24) Although Mardi Gras is celebrated by people of diverse ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds in the Coastal South, the origin of the tradition relates to what tradition?

A) The Protestant celebration of Easter B) The Catholic tradition of Lent C) The Southern Baptist tradition of Ash Wednesday D) The Haitian Voodoo celebration of The Feeding of the Dead (mange-les-mortis) Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

25) Jazz music, barbequed chicken, and ironwork on antebellum mansions in Georgia are all examples of the cultural influence of what ethnic group on the Coastal South?

A) French B) Spanish C) African D) English Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

26) Many Vietnamese refugees who have settled in the Gulf Coast work in what primary sector industry?

A) Agriculture B) Tourism C) Mining D) Fishing Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

27) What aspects of the physical geography of the Coastal South make it a leading tourist region in North America?

A) The many marshes and humid weather B) The warm climate and beaches C) Disney Land and Epcot D) Casinos in Louisiana and Mississippi Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

28) The population of Miami is usually thought of as being diverse and what?

A) Homogeneous B) Cosmopolitan C) Conservative D) Provincial Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

29) The cities of Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg, located on opposite sides of the Tampa Bay, are associated with what manufacturing industry?

A) Automobile B) Paper C) Orange juice concentrate D) Cigar Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

30) What is the largest city in the Coast South?

A) Orlando, Florida B) Miami, Florida C) Houston, Texas D) New Orleans, Louisiana Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

31) Before New Orleans developed into a major tourist destination, what was the main factor that led to it being a key center for trade?

A) It was a free port (no tariffs) for the English, French and Spanish.

B) Its location near the mouth of the Mississippi river C) The beautification and gentrification efforts led by Andrew Jackson and Sir Edward Pakenham in 1815.

D) New Orleans provided a ready supply of sailors to visiting vessels in the 19th century.

Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

32) Which of the following best describes the impacts of Hurricane Katrina and subsequent flooding on the population of New Orleans?

A) Many residents lost their homes and have been unable to rebuild.

B) Government assistance has allowed almost all of the displaced residents to return to the city.

C) Rebuilding efforts by state and local government have led to an improvement of conditions for low-income residents.

D) Quick, efficient response by the Federal government led to few homes being damaged, and little loss of life.

Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

33) The Houston Ship Channel allowed the city of Houston to become a center for the processing and transportation of what?

A) Cigars B) Petrochemicals C) Shrimp D) Citrus fruits Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

34) What two sports draw thousands of fans to Florida each year?

A) NASCAR and baseball B) Yacht racing and football C) Basketball and sport fishing D) Volleyball and soccer Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

35) Cajun culture, language, and foods are still a major tourist attraction for what part of the Coastal South?

A) Florida B) Mississippi C) Louisiana D) Texas Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

36) The climate of the Coastal South can be described as ________ in the summer with ________ winters.

Answer: hot, humid rainy/mild, wet Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

37) The two factors that attracted Walt Disney to build Disney World in Orlando Florida were ________.

Answer: access to transportation/inland location (other possible answers: mild climate/access to large tracts of land) Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

38) In comparison to the Inland South, the economy of the Coastal South is ________ oriented towards the tertiary and quaternary sectors.

Answer: more Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

39) One of the industries most impacted by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was ________.

Answer: commercial fishing/shrimping Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

40) Both the Intercoastal Waterway and the system of levees in Mississippi and Louisiana were created by the ________ in order to support the transportation system and economy of the Coastal South.

Answer: U.S. government/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

41) The NASA space program has major facilities near what two cities in the Coastal South?

Answer: Cape Canaveral, Florida/Houston, Texas Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

42) The warm, humid climate and long growing season in Florida make it the producer of ________.

Answer: citrus fruit/oranges and grapefruits Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

43) The city of Houston was founded around the turn of the 20th century after ________.

Answer: a hurricane destroyed the city of Galveston Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

44) Because of its nearby location, the Coastal South has many cultural and economic connections with ________ that increase the cultural diversity of the region.

Answer: the Caribbean and Central America Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

45) The coast of Western Florida and southern Alabama are sometimes called the "Redneck Riviera" because many tourists to that region come from ________.

Answer: the Inland South/Atlanta Georgia Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

46) Explain the basic differences between the Anglo-American system of law and the Roman system of law and how these differences impacted the Coastal South.

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

47) Using two examples from the Coastal South, explain the difference between place dependent forms of tourism and those that are not tied to a particular location.

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Give Examples GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

48) Compare the cultural and economic characteristics of Houston with one other city in the Coastal South? How are these two cities different? Are there any similarities?

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 4 Analysis - Compare GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

49) The hazard of hurricanes has been regularly impacting the cities of the Coastal South since early settlement. Considering the massive economic impact of these natural hazards, should the federal government continue to help residents of these cities rebuild? Construct an argument for or against continued federal support for Gulf Coast residents.

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 6 Evaluation - Argue GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

50) Compare the push and pull factors for two different groups that have made their home in the Coastal South.

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 4 Analysis - Compare GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

The Geography of North America, 2e (Hardwick) Chapter 11 The Great Plains 1) If you were driving west along Interstate 70 from Topeka to Denver, for much of your trip the landscape around you would appear relatively flat, but overall you would be driving ________.

A) Downhill B) Uphill C) Uphill and then downhill D) Actually you would remain level Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

2) The largest dune field in North America is located in the Great Plains and is called what?

A) The Nebraska Sand Hills B) The Clovis Dunes C) The Ogallala Sand Hills D) The South Dakota Dunes

Answer: A Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

3) The Nebraska Sand Hills, the largest dune field in North America, was formed by what physical process?

A) Sheet erosion B) Rill erosion C) Aeolian processes D) Glacial processes Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

4) Areas of shallow wetlands called prairie potholes were formed by what physical process?

A) Sheet erosion B) Rill erosion C) Aeolian processes D) Glacial processes Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

5) Looking at the map (11.2), in what state or province are the northernmost dunes in the Great Plains located?

A) Saskatchewan B) Alberta C) Manitoba D) Montana Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 1. How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information.

6) Which of the following best describes what an aquifer is?

A) An underground area of permeable rock or sediment that is filled with water.

B) An aboveground lake that is fed by underground streams.

C) An underground river that generally flows through cave networks.

D) An underground water source that is superheated by volcanic activity producing plumes of steam aboveground.

Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Define GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

7) Step topography and mesas are created by what physical process?

A) Aeolian processes B) Rill erosion C) Differential erosion D) Glacial processes Answer: C Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Infer GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

8) Which of the following best describes the climate in the Great Plains?

A) Mild year round with dry summers and wet winters B) Dry with extreme temperature differences between the seasons C) Dry, frigid winters with periods of high rainfall in the summer.

D) Mild winters with dry, hot summers.

Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Describe GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

9) Is Kansas flatter than a pancake?

A) Yes B) No C) It is about the same flatness D) No one has calculated the answer.

Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 6. How culture and experience influence people's perception of places and regions.

10) Chinook winds frequently bring warm temperatures to the Great Plains, even in the middle of winter. Why are these winds so warm?

A) Volcanic activity in the Rockies warms the air before it reaches the plains.

B) Air as it descends tends to expand causing a warming effect.

C) Warm air from the Gulf of Mexico meets the cold, dry air from the Arctic.

D) Increasing pressure warms the air as it descends down the slopes of the Rocky Mountains.

Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Identify GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

11) Looking at the diagram (11.4), about how many inches of precipitation does Bismarck, North Dakota get on average in May? A) 20 inches B) 2 inches C) 3 inches D) 30 inches Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 3 Application - Interpret GeoStandard1: 1. How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

12) Looking at the diagram (11.4), on average when are the temperatures in Lubbock and Bismarck most similar?

A) Winter B) Spring C) Summer D) Fall Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 3 Application - Interpret GeoStandard1: 1. How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

13) When warm air from the Gulf of Mexico meets cold, dry air from the artic in the Great Plains the result is what?

A) Thunderstorms and tornadoes B) A lack of snowfall in winter C) Chinook winds D) El Niño Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

14) Early settlers used the name the "Great American Desert" to refer to the Great Plains because of what characteristic of the region?

A) The low rainfall.

B) The lack of trees.

C) The miles and miles of sand and dunes.

D) The use of dromedaries for travel.

Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 5. That people create regions to interpret Earth's complexity.

15) About how many bison were living on the Great Plains before Euro-Americans began hunting them?

A) 80,000 B) 800,000 C) 8,000,000 D) 80,000,000 Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

16) Which part of the Great Plains was settled first, the Canadian portion or the U.S. portion?

A) The Canadian Great Plains B) The U.S. Great Plains C) They were both settled around the same time D) Actually the pattern of settlement did not relate to the political boundaries Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

17) What event effectively ended Native American resistance to Euro-American settlement in the Great Plains?

A) The defeat of General Custer at Little Big Horn forced the US government to negotiate.

B) The US Homestead Act was passed to allow for settlement only on previously unclaimed lands.

C) The massacre of more than 200 Dakota men, women, and children near Wounded Knee D) Prospectors in the area brought diseases that largely wiped out the Native American presence in the area.

Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

18) The discovery of what resource, in 1874, in the Black Hills of South Dakota caused the U.S. government to break their treaty with the Dakota Sioux?

A) Oil B) Copper C) Silver D) Gold Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

19) What law passed in 1862 encouraged settlement of the Great Plains by providing up to 160 acres of land to settlers who were able to make productive use of it?

A) The Dawes Act B) The Homestead Act C) The Morrill Act D) The Donation Land Claim Act Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

20) Recent Latino and Asian immigrants have been attracted to the Great Plains because of jobs in what industry?

A) Agriculture B) Mining C) Meat packing D) Automobile manufacturing Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

21) Difficulty in recruiting and retaining physicians, priests and clergy, and small businesses are all related to what problem in the Great Plains?

A) The loss of population in small towns and rural areas.

B) The increase of people moving from cities to rural areas.

C) Restrictive immigration laws have reduced the immigration to these areas.

D) There is already a glut of these professions compared to the population in the Great Plains.

Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Identify GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

22) The agricultural industry in the Great Plains experienced the combination of drought and financial depression in the 1890s and again in the 1930s. This pattern is called what?

A) A dust-bowl economy.

B) The economic cycle.

C) A boom-bust economy.

D) The forty-year cycle.

Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

23) The United States and Canada produce 99% of the world's exports of what crop, most of which is produced in the Great Plains?

A) Corn B) Wheat C) Sunflowers D) Cotton Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

24) Most secondary sector activity in the Great Plains is related to what primary sector activity?

A) Mining B) Logging C) Agriculture D) There is little secondary sector activity in the Great Plains Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

25) The Department of Energy is investing $60 billion in rural parts of the United States, largely in the Great Plains, in order to develop what alternative source of energy?

A) Biofuels B) Solar power C) Wind D) Hydroelectric Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

26) Most of the tourism and recreation sector in the Great Plains relies on visitors from where?

A) People from overseas B) People from nearby regions C) People from the the Great Plains D) People from all over North America Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Infer GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 6. How culture and experience influence people's perception of places and regions.

27) What negative perceptions about the Great Plains might discourage high-technology firms from locating in the region?

A) That the region is dull and uninteresting.

B) That it will be hard to find H1-B immigrant workers there.

C) That it is hard to find well-educated workers there.

D) None of the above.

Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Identify GeoStandard1: 6. How culture and experience influence people's perception of places and regions.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

28) The capital, which is also the transportation and economic center of the province, of Manitoba is what?

A) Calgary B) Regina C) Winnipeg D) Saskatoon Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

29) In comparison to the Great Plains region of the United States, large cities are ________ economically significant in the Canadian Prairies.

A) More B) Less C) About the same D) There are no large cities in the Canadian Prairies Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

30) Most major cities in the northern Great Plains are located where?

A) In the center of the region B) Near the edge of the region C) Near the border with Canada D) In the southern portion of the region Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

31) Before it became a U.S. state, eastern Oklahoma was set-aside for what?

A) As "Indian Territory" for thousands of Native Americans displaced from the southeastern United States B) The Nation of Oklahoma C) An expansion area for Texas.

D) None of the above.

Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

32) The forced migration of tens of thousands of people from the "Five Civilized Tribes" — Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek and Seminole from their homelands in the southeastern United States to "Indian Territory" in what is now Oklahoma is called what?

A) The Five Tribes Act B) The Homesteading Act C) The Trail of Tears D) The Jackson Accord.

Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

33) Geographers Frank and Deborah Popper have proposed that in the future, much of the Great Plains should be taken out of agricultural production and instead used for what?

A) A separate homeland for Native Americans B) A huge grassland habitat for restored herds of buffalo C) To open the area up for the mining of oil from deep shale reserves D) For the development of wind farms Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Future of the Great Plains Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

34) What two 19th century technologies were key to encouraging settlement in the Great Plains?

A) Automobiles and the steel plow.

B) The railroad and the automobile.

C) The automobile and the airplane.

D) The steel plow and the railroad.

Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

35) Population growth in the Great Plains of the last 30 years has been concentrated where?

A) In urban areas B) In rural areas C) In exurban areas D) In suburban areas Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

36) If you were visiting Oklahoma City on a day in November and the temperature dropped rapidly over the course of the day from a high of 83 degrees Fahrenheit to a low of -17 degrees Fahrenheit, you could reasonably assume that the cause of this was ________.

Answer: A Blue Norther/a cold artic air mass blowing in from Canada Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

37) The Canadian River flows through ________ and eventually into the ________.

Answer: Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma/the Arkansas River, Gulf of Mexico Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

38) Looking at the map (11.5), the three major U.S. cities with the highest risk of tornados are ________.

Answer: Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Fort Worth Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

39) The Hudson Bay Company ________ settlement in the Canadian Great Plains.

Answer: discouraged/prevented Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

40) The tiny town of Nicodemus, Kansas was designated a National Historic Landmark because historically its residents were ________.

Answer: former slaves/African-American farmers Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

41) Relative to many other parts of North America, the Great Plains has ________ elderly in relation to the number of younger residents.

Answer: more/a greater percentage of Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

42) The Dust Bowl was caused by a combination of ________ and ________.

Answer: drought/economic depression Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - State GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

43) The discovery of ________ in the Bakken Formation along the border between Saskatchewan, North Dakota, and eastern Montana has caused an economic boom and low rates of unemployment in the area.

Answer: large deposits of oil Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

44) Buffalo Commons proposed by geographers Frank and Deborah Popper could potentially generate revenue through ________.

Answer: ecotourism, hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing Diff: 1 Chapter Section: The Future of the Great Plains Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 18. How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.

45) Despite the fact that many parts of the Great Plains are facing economy stagnation and population loss, there are a number of characteristics such as ________ that make the region attractive to new residents.

Answer: strong connections in local communities, low crime rates, little congestion or pollution, low cost of living Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Future of the Great Plains Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 18. How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.

GeoStandard2: 6. How culture and experience influence people's perception of places and regions.

46) Compare and contrast the patterns of early settlement in the Canadian Great Plains to those in the U.S. portion of the Great Plains. What factors led to differences and similarities?

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 4 Analysis - Compare/Contrast GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

47) Describe how the climate and weather patterns in the Great Plains impact people living in the Great Plains. Name at four different hazards and discuss how each of them form.

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

48) Explain the environmental problems associated with the use of water from the Ogallala aquifer and how people in the Great Plains are dealing with these issues.

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

49) Discuss the reasons for the movement of the meatpacking industry from cities in the Rust Belt such as Chicago to the Southern Great Plains. Be sure to include the roles of technology and labor.

Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

50) Use what you know about the current conditions and history of the Great Plains to create a proposal for a sustainable future for the region. Include five points in your plan and consider who should implement each point.

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: The Future of the Great Plains Bloom's Taxonomy: 5 Synthesize - Plan GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 18. How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.

The Geography of North America, 2e (Hardwick) Chapter 12 The Rocky Mountains 1) The formation of the Rocky Mountains began about 200 million years ago with the collision of the North American Plate and that other plate?

A) The South American Plate B) The Pacific Plate C) The Juan de Fuca Plate D) The Caribbean Plate Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

2) What mountain building event, which occurred about 35-55 million years ago, created the

front ranges and foothills of the Rocky Mountains?

A) The Laramide Orogeny B) The Columbia Orogeny C) The Gondwana Orogeny D) The Silurian Orogeny Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

3) Which of the following physical features of the Rocky Mountain region were formed by volcanic activity?

A) Foothills and front ranges B) V-shaped valleys C) Calderas D) Moraines Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

4) Mt. Assiniboine in British Columbia is an example of a pyramid-shaped peak also known as a what?

A) Cirque B) Horn C) Arête D) Mount Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

5) Precipitation that falls on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains eventually flow to the ________.

A) Pacific Ocean B) Gulf of Mexico or Atlantic Ocean C) The direction of these flows can not be predicted D) The precipitation evaporates back into the atmosphere before it can reach a major body of water.

Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

6) Hell's Canyon, a narrow, steep-sided valley, on the Idaho- Oregon border is an example of a valley formed by what?

A) Tectonic activity B) Glaciation C) Flowing water D) Volcanic activity Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Infer GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

7) The highest peak in the Rocky Mountains is located in what part of the Rocky Mountains?

A) The Southern Rockies in Colorado B) The greater Yellowstone Mountains in Wyoming C) The Canadian Rockies in British Columbia D) The Bitterroot Range in Western Montana Answer: A Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

8) Which of the following best describes the fumaroles that exist in Yellowstone National Park?

A) Hot springs so hot that they create steam and vent sulfuric acid B) Lava deposits that are constantly heated from superheated gases in the ground below.

C) Smoke from lava pits below ground that vent to the surface through cracks.

D) Lakes that are heated by underground pyroclastic flows.

Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Describe GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

9) Chinook winds are cause by which of the following?

A) Winter storms arriving from northern Canada B) Cool, dry air that flows from the Dakotas C) Warm, dry air descending off the eastern slopes of the Rockies D) When warm, moist air flows above a cooler, dryer layer.

Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Describe GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

10) The most important factor influencing vegetation patterns in the Rocky Mountain Region is what?

A) The distribution of precipitation B) Differences in elevation C) Animal habitation D) Planting patterns of indigenous groups Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

11) There are less than 2000 wolves living in the United States and about 50,000 wolves in Canada. What Canadian management policy is a major contributor to the flourishing of wolves in Canada?

A) The forced migration of American wolves to Canada.

B) Restriction in hunting causing an overpopulation of deer in Canada.

C) The creation of large wilderness areas.

D) The United States issues more hunting permits for wolves than Canada.

Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Describe GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

12) What natural hazard, often occurring in the spring and summer in the Rocky Mountain Region, is known to cause property damage and even deaths?

A) Avalanches B) Lightning C) Forest fires D) Flash flooding Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

13) What was the response of Chief Joseph, leader of the Nez Perce, when the U.S. government wanted the Nez Perce to move reservation?

A) Chief Joseph wanted peace with the white settlers and so encouraged his people to move to the reservation B) Chief Joseph and his people tried to escape the U.S. cavalry by fleeing to Canada C) Chief Joseph hid in the Rockies engaging in active war with the U.S. government.

D) Chief Joseph merged the Nez Pierce with the Blackfeet tribe defying the U.S. government order.

Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

14) The first Europeans to explore the Rocky Mountain Region where largely looking for what resource?

A) Fur B) Lumber C) Gold D) Oil Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

15) Before the northern part of the Rocky Mountain Region was part of Canada, the territory was controlled by who?

A) France B) The Hudson's Bay Company C) The Northern Rockies Company D) Russia Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

16) The Canadian Rockies were settled ________ most of the Western United States.

A) Before B) After C) Around the same time D) Long before Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

17) Why is ranching more common in the Rocky Mountain region than agriculture?

A) Cattle and sheep can graze in areas with marginal soils and little water.

B) Cattle and sheep were more profitable than agriculture.

C) The long period of snowfall would affect animals less than plants.

D) Ranching is not more common in the Rocky Mountains than agriculture.

Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

18) The discovery of what resource near Butte, Montana caused a huge boom in the region in the 1880s and 1890s?

A) Oil B) Coal C) Precious metals D) Uranium Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

19) The city of Butte, Montana has been designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark because of the area's historic connection with what industry?

A) Logging B) Ranching C) Farming D) Mining Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

20) What city in the Rocky Mountain region was the site of one of the first large ski resorts in North America during the 1930s?

A) Sun Valley, Idaho B) Sugar Hill, Colorado C) Telemark, Colorado D) St. Anton, Idaho Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

21) Telecommuting, scenic amenities, and universities are all factors related the growth of what economic sector in the Rocky Mountain region?

A) Primary B) Secondary C) Tertiary D) Quaternary Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

22) Which Rocky Mountain city is host to one of the largest rodeos in North America?

A) Denver B) Butte C) Helena D) Calgary Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

23) Which city, that has experienced population growth due to the high technology sector in recent decades, is also the largest U.S. city in the Rocky Mountain region?

A) Butte B) Denver C) Helena D) Calgary Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

24) What is likely to be the most pressing environmental issue for the Rocky Mountains in the 21st century?

A) Urban sprawl B) Wildlife extinctions C) Water shortages D) Pollution Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: The Future of the Rocky Mountain Region Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 18. How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.

25) The population of what ethnic group has seen significant population growth in the Rocky Mountain region in recent decades?

A) Latino B) Chinese C) Basque D) African-American Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

26) In towns like Butte and Helena, growth in what industry has made up for loss in mining jobs?

A) Logging B) Historic tourism C) Banking D) Government research Answer: B Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Infer GeoStandard1: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

27) What technology, new in the late 19th century, increased the demand for copper worldwide?

A) The automobile B) Cartridge style bullets C) Electricity D) Lead-free plumbing Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

28) In the 1890s, what did the Canadian minister of the Interior do to attract settlers to western Canada?

A) Lowered land prices B) Promised jobs to new immigrants C) Lowered taxes in western Canada D) Started an advertising campaign Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 6. How culture and experience influence people's perception of places and regions.

29) The completion of what had a major impact on the early growth of the city of Calgary?

A) The Trans-Canada Highway B) The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Academy C) The Canadian Pacific Railroad D) The first oil-rigs Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

30) Valleys that have been formed by glaciers have what form?

A) U-shaped B) V- shaped C) Either form D) Neither form Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

31) If you were hiking through the Rocky Mountains and saw a sharp ridge of peaks that looked a bit like the teeth of a saw, you might reasonably conclude that it had been shaped by what?

A) Erosion from winter snow packs.

B) A strike-slip fault that caused uplift.

C) Two parallel glaciers in the valleys on each side.

D) Tectonic activity.

Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Identify GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

32) Why is the climate of the Rocky Mountains relatively warm?

A) Warm air travels north from the Gulf of Mexico.

B) Warm air travels east from the Pacific Ocean.

C) The coldest air from Canada flows only to either side D) The low pressure above the mountains draws warm air from all sides.

Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

33) The ________ part of the Rockies receives the most precipitation.

A) Western B) Eastern C) Northern D) Southern Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

34) Where are most forests in the Rocky Mountain region located?

A) At low elevations on valley floors B) At low elevations in the foothills C) Moderate elevations on mountain slopes D) High elevations near mountain peaks Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

35) The steppe biome is characterized by what features?

A) Low annual rainfall, grasses, and desert shrubs B) Low temperatures, stunted trees, and wildflowers C) Mixed trees such as ponderosa pine, oak, and Douglas fir D) Moderate rainfall supporting Aspen groves Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Describe GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

36) Glacial moraines are composed of ________.

Answer: till/sediments/rocks and pebbles Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Describe GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

37) Glaciers are to U-shaped valleys as ________ are to V-shaped valleys.

Answer: rivers/streams Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 4 Analysis GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

38) Yellowstone is located on top of a ________, which causes the park's geysers and hot springs.

Answer: hotspot/caldera Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

39) Most of the water in the Rocky Mountain region comes from ________.

Answer: snowfall in the mountains/orographic precipitation Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

40) One of the last cases of Native American resistance to European settlement occurred in the late 19th century when ________.

Answer: Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce who lived in Idaho resisted the U.S. cavalry Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Describe GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

41) The Lewis and Clark expedition, Zebulon Pike, and Clifford Sifton encouraged settlement in the Rocky Mountain region by ________.

Answer: bringing back reports of the amazing landscapes of the region/publicizing the region Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

42) Most farms in the Rocky Mountain region are located near ________.

Answer: a water source/a river Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Describe GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

43) Ski resort communities have promoted ________ (name three) in order to ensure a stable year round population and economy.

Answer: summer recreation activities/hiking/rafting/fishing/concerts/theater Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

44) Population growth in many cities in the Rocky Mountain region has prompted ________.

Answer: efforts to preserve the historic characters of these cities Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

45) Describe the general distribution of ecosystems in the Rocky Mountain region and the factors influencing this distribution.

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Describe GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

46) Compare the factors that brought early settlers to the Rocky Mountain region with those that have led to population growth in recent decades.

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 4 Analysis - Compare GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

47) Breakdown the factors that lead to frequent conflicts between newcomers and longtime residents in the Rocky Mountain region. Make an argument for one of these factors being the most influential in causing these conflicts.

Diff: 5 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 6 Evaluation - Argue GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

48) Explain how population growth in the Rocky Mountain region is likely to interact with the expected impacts of climate change in the future.

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: The Future of the Rocky Mountain Region Bloom's Taxonomy: 6 Evaluation - Predict GeoStandard1: 18. How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

49) Compare and contrast the cities of Calgary and Denver in terms of their economies, cultures, and identities.

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 4 Analysis - Compare/Contrast GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

The Geography of North America, 2e (Hardwick) Chapter 13 Intermontane West 1) You are planning a trip through the Intermontane Region from Boise Idaho to the Grand Canyon in Arizona. You plan to take Interstate 84 southeast, following the Snake River, and then turning south past the Great Salt Lake and then Salt Lake City Utah. Then you figure you will take Interstate 15 south through Utah and Interstate 89 into Arizona, ending at the Grand Canyon. In order, from Boise to the Grand Canyon, what three physiographic provinces will you be traveling through?

A) Colorado Plateau, Great Columbia Plain, Basin and Range B) Basin and Range, Great Columbia Plain, Colorado Plateau C) Great Columbia Plain, Basin and Range, Colorado Plateau D) Basin and Range, Colorado Plateau, Great Columbia Plain Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Identify GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

2) The deposition of sediments at the foot of mountain slopes is called what?

A) An alluvial fan B) A sedimentary accumulation C) A muddy accretion D) A sandy deposition Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

3) Driving through eastern Washington you notice many areas of exposed rock, deep river canyons, and huge boulders scattered across the landscape. Then you remember these are all impacts left on the landscape of what?

A) Volcanic activity B) Block faulting C) Glacial scouring D) The Missoula Flood

Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Geography: The Great Missoula Flood Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Identify GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

4) The Intermontane region includes some of the driest places in the United States. What is the primary cause of these low rates of precipitation?

A) The region is located on the leeward (eastern) side of a series of mountain ranges B) The region is located to the west of the Rocky Mountains C) The lack of groundwater in the area keeps humidity low D) The region is affected by cold, dry northern air from Canada Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Distinguish GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

5) In the Intermontane region, western is to windward as eastern is to what?

A) Stillward B) Anti-windward C) Leeward D) Shielded Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 3 Application - Relate GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

6) What type of vegetation would you expect to see in the wettest (subhumid) parts of the Intermontane?

A) Grassland B) Dry sage and scrub C) Scattered forest D) Wetland plants and reeds Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Describe GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

7) Looking at a mountains slope in the Intermontane on what part of the slope would you expect to find trees?

A) Higher up on the slope B) At the foot of the slope C) Lower on the slope D) Trees only grow at low elevations in the Intermontane Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Describe GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

8) On average, which of the following is the driest state in the United States?

A) Utah B) Nevada C) Montana D) Arizona Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

9) Which of the following is the driest place in the United States, getting an average of only 3 inches of precipitation per year?

A) Death Valley B) The Cadillac Desert C) The Sonoran Desert D) Frasier Valley Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

10) Most Native American settlements in the Intermontane were located near what?

A) Mountains B) Rivers C) Forests D) Rocky areas Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Identify GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

11) The first miners and ranchers in the Intermontane West were of what background?

A) Native American B) Mormon C) Spanish D) Basque Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

12) What characteristics of the Intermontane have made it a land of discontinuous settlement?

A) A rugged landscape and low average precipitation.

B) Lack of natural resources such as minerals and lumber.

C) Conflict with native groups living in the area left few safe areas.

D) Many settlers bypassed the area for choice land in California.

Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

13) Historically, the settlement pattern of Intermontane West was low population densities that were centered around areas suited for farming or mining. Another way to say this is what?

A) It was a land of irregular population.

B) It was a land of discontinuous settlement.

C) It was a land of uneven settlement D) It was a land of patchy population.

Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

14) What was the first (and most important) city founded by the Mormons?

A) Sedona B) Provo C) Salt Lake City D) Sun Valley Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Identify GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

15) Why did the followers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints leave their homes in the eastern United States to settle in the Intermontane West?

A) They wanted to get away from the corrupting influence of big cities.

B) They were persecuted for their unusual religious beliefs.

C) Joseph Smith's prophecy told them of a "New Zion" in Utah.

D) The Mormons wanted to claim the prime agricultural land and the abundant resources of the Great Salt Lake before other groups.

Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Describe GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

16) Brigham Young planned to create a large area that would be controlled by the Mormon Church called what?

A) Deseret B) Utah C) New Zion D) Adam-ondi-Ahman Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

17) How did most Basque settlers to the Intermontane West make a living?

A) Mining B) Growing crops C) Ranching D) Mercantilism Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

18) The largest population of Doukhobor people live in what part of the Intermontane West?

A) Saskatchewan B) British Columbia C) Montana D) Idaho Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

19) If you were visiting a small town in the Intermontane West and noticed many houses of a Greek Revival style, bordered by irrigation ditches and rows of Lombardy poplars you would reasonably conclude that the town had been settled by what group?

A) The Spanish B) The Doukhobor C) The Basque D) The Mormons Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 3 Application - Apply GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

20) In the 19th and early 20th centuries many people came to Arizona for what?

A) It was believed that the dry air improved their health.

B) Collecting discarded Native American relics.

C) Interest in the "Cowboy Lifestyle" as depicted by dime novels.

D) The influx of European immigrants to the East drove many settlers west to escape "corrupting influences".

Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

21) Which of the following best defines the term "snowbirds"?

A) Birds that travel above the continental snowline in the summer.

B) Avian species still in existence, unchanged from the last glacial maximum.

C) Retirees from colder parts of North America who travel to spend winters in warm, dry areas D) People who travel to snowy areas in the winter for recreation.

Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Define GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

22) How did the principle of appropriation impact farming in the Intermontane West?

A) It allowed farms to appropriate land if they could use it productively for five years.

B) It allowed farmers to build ditches and canals so that they could irrigate their farms, even if the farms were not located next to a water source.

C) It allowed vast tracks of former Native American land to be claimed by the Government.

D) It allows farmers to formally claim streams for their use only.

Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Describe GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

23) Conflict over what resource has been common in the Intermontane since the days of early settlement?

A) Gold B) Water C) Oil D) Land Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

24) Another name for steep-sided dry canyons found in eastern Washington is what?

A) Gulches B) Box Canyons C) Coulees D) Perennial Canyons Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

25) What primary sector activity led to the creation of many "ghost towns" in the Intermontane?

A) Farming B) Ranching C) Mining D) Logging Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

26) Growth in what city is having a major impact on water levels in Lake Mead, a reservoir on the Colorado River?

A) Las Vegas B) Los Angeles C) Grand Junction D) Phoenix Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

27) In recent decades the importance of mining to the economy of the Intermontane has ________.

A) Increased B) Decreased C) Stayed about the same D) There is no longer mining in the region.

Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

28) Looking at the map (Figure 13.13), which Western state has the most Uranium deposits?

A) Colorado B) Arizona C) Nevada D) Wyoming Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 1. How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

29) The rugged terrain, low population densities, dry climate, and high transportation costs of the Intermontane meant that which sector of the economy never successfully developed?

A) A primary sector B) A secondary sector C) A tertiary sector D) A quaternary sector Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Identify GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

30) What tertiary sector industry has caused major population growth in many parts of the Intermontane?

A) Tourism B) Healthcare C) Entertainment D) Banking Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

31) Because of its pattern of discontinuous settlement, most of the population of the Intermontane West lives where?

A) In large cities such as Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, and Boise B) In small towns and cities centered around mining, logging, and ranching C) In rural areas because most people are still involved in mining, ranching, and logging D) Population is evenly mixed between rural and urban areas Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

32) The largest city in the Intermontane Region is ________.

A) Salt Lake City B) Las Vegas C) Boise D) Provo Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

33) Which of the many national parks in the Intermontane was the first such park created in North America?

A) Canyonlands B) Zion C) Grand Canyon D) Yellowstone Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

34) Which of the following locations is associated with the development of the atomic bomb during WWII? A) Los Alamos B) Los Angeles C) Las Vegas D) Area 51 Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

35) The largest city in the "Inland Empire", which includes eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, is what?

A) Boise B) Spokane C) Tri-Cities D) Coeur d'Alene Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

36) More than 50% of the land in Idaho, Nevada, and Utah is owned by ________.

Answer: the U.S. government Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

37) During the early settlement of the Intermontane, mining and farming towns attracted many people to work in the tertiary sector in jobs such as ________.

Answer: merchants, doctors, teachers, lawyers, bankers Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Give Examples GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

38) Nevada permits gambling and Utah does not, so people living near the border travel to Nevada in order to gamble. This is an example of the ________.

Answer: border effect Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

39) Wyoming has a history of promoting ________ in its government.

Answer: equality for women Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

40) The largest city in the Canadian Intermontane, a center for tourism and winemaking, is ________.

Answer: Kelowna Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

41) The mighty Columbia River forms the boundary between Washington and Oregon, but this river and its tributary, the Kootenay River, begin in ________.

Answer: British Columbia/the Rocky Mountains Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

42) Population growth caused by mining booms in the Intermontane resulted in populations that ________.

Answer: Grew rapidly and where unstable, moving on as resources changed Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

43) The quaternary sector in the Intermontane has frequently been connected to ________

research.

Answer: U.S. government/military/defense Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

44) One factor that has lead to population growth in the Intermontane West in recent years is ________.

Answer: people retiring to the area/increasing ability to telecommute/growth in tourism related jobs Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Future of the Intermontane West Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

45) NIMBY residents of the Intermontane West are concerned about population growth in the region, which may have impacts on ________.

Answer: quality of life/the environment Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Future of the Intermontane West Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

46) Despite the fact that the population of the Intermontane West is now highly urbanized and primary sector activities now employ few people in the region, conflicts over natural resources are still common. Explain some reasons for this trend.

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 4 Analysis - Relate GeoStandard1: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

47) What will be the most important environmental issue facing the Intermontane West in the 21st century? Use what you know about current trends and the history of the region to support your argument.

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Future of the Intermontane Bloom's Taxonomy: 6 Evaluation - Select GeoStandard1: 18. How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

48) Why was mining such an important factor in the early settlement and population growth in the Intermontane West?

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

49) Compare the way that use of water is regulated in the Eastern United States in contrast to the dry Intermontane West. Be sure to explain why these different systems developed.

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Regional Economics and Policies Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain 50) Several different groups were involved in the early settlement of the Intermontane West.

Using Zelinksky's principle of first effective settlement, make an argument for one of these groups having the most significant impact on the development and character of the region.

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 6 Evaluation - Argue GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

The Geography of North America, 2e (Hardwick) Chapter 14 MexAmerica 1) What physical boundary separates the United States from Mexico along much of its border?

A) The Pecos River B) The Red River C) The Colorado River D) The Rio Grande Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Introduction Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and

environments.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

2) The physical geography of parts of New Mexico and West Texas, including Big Bend National Park are an extension of what?

A) The Great Plains B) The Gulf Coastal Plain C) The Rocky Mountains D) The Intermontane Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 5. That people create regions to interpret Earth's complexity.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

3) The three physiographic subregions that make up MexAmerica are the Basin and Range, the Gulf Coastal Plain and what?

A) The Rocky Mountains B) The Great Plains C) The Sierra Nevada Mountains D) The Navaho Basin Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

4) In general, which area gets more precipitation, western MexAmerica or eastern MexAmerica?

A) Western MexAmerica gets more precipitation.

B) Eastern MexAmerica gets more precipitation.

C) Precipitation is fairly even from east to west.

D) Actually northern MexAmerica gets more rain than southern MexAmerica.

Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

5) What environmental hazard causes significant property damage and occasional fatalities in MexAmerica?

A) Flooding B) Drought C) Tornadoes D) Earthquakes Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

6) In addition to being hunted for and sold as pets, what is the main reason desert tortoise populations are in decline?

A) Habitat destruction and fragmentation B) Global warming C) Tortoise Shells being sold as souvenirs D) Tortoise meat is a delicacy in Tex-Mex cuisine Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

7) Settled groups of Native Americans in MexAmerica, sometimes called Pueblo people, lived near what?

A) Near the Grand Canyon B) Near the Sierra Madres C) Near the Gulf of California D) Near the Rio Grande River Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Infer GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

8) One of the primary reasons Spanish explorers such as Francisco Vasquez de Coronado explored MexAmerica was that they were looking for what?

A) Oil B) High quality farm land C) Gold D) The fountain of youth Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

9) Approximately how long was the settled area around the Rio Grande River controlled by the Spanish before New Mexico and Texas became part of the United States?

A) 50 years B) 100 years C) 200 years D) 300 years Answer: D Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Estimate GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

10) Which of the following best describes how New Mexico and Arizona became part of the United States?

A) The United States went to war with Spain in 1821 to gain control of these territories.

B) American settlement intensified after 1821, which allowed them to buy the entire region from Spain via the Gadsden Purchase.

C) The United States annexed the Republic of Texas in 1845, which resulted in the MexicanAmerican War. D) The United States cleared out the Native Americans living in the region and settled it before Spain or Mexico could.

Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Identify GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

11) What area became part of the United States after the Treaty of Guadalupe?

A) California, Nevada, Utah, as well as parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado B) East Texas, which was then the Republic of Texas C) Southern portions of Arizona and New Mexico D) West Texas, as well as parts of New Mexico, and Colorado Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

12) In comparison to the U.S. - Canada border, which is generally characterized by as symmetric, the best way to describe the U.S. - Mexico border is what?

A) Asymmetric B) Symmetric C) Locally symmetric, with large-scale symmetry D) Locally asymmetric, with large-scale symmetry Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Introduction Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

13) As of 2010, which of the following states has the largest percentage of Latino (Mexicanborn, Mexican-heritage, and Spanish-heritage) residents?

A) Texas B) Arizona C) New Mexico D) All three states have about the same percentage of Latino residents Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Estimate GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

14) How would you describe the place of agriculture in the economy of MexAmerica?

A) Agriculture is widespread and central to the economy of the region B) Agriculture is important to the economy of most parts of MexAmerica.

C) Agriculture is an important to the economy of select places in MexAmerica, but is not widespread D) There is very little agriculture in MexAmerica Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Classify GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

15) The main center(s) of agriculture in MexAmerica are located where?

A) Near the Rio Grande in the eastern portion of MexAmerica and the Arizona portion of the Colorado River, in the western part of the region B) In the southern part of the region where it is warm enough to grow frost intolerant crops Students may not think "b" is a viable answers unless center(s) is referenced in the question.

C) In the northern part of the region where there is more regular precipitation D) Agriculture is widespread throughout MexAmerica because of the region's rich soils Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

16) Which of the following best describes the free trade zone zona libre?

A) Border areas where products from one region can be sold to any country without import/export restrictions.

B) A border area within Mexico in which American companies can conduct business without paying tariffs or trade fees.

C) Extranational areas where good can be transshipped between ships or planes without customs searches by the nation hosting the zone.

D) Both A and C Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

17) One of the major advantages of maquiladoras for American companies is what?

A) They are able to hire Mexican workers for much lower wages than they would have to pay American workers.

B) These areas subscribe to no country's laws on pollution.

C) These areas often have lax child-labor laws which allow workers as young as 12 to work in factories.

D) Companies in these areas have to pay no corporate income tax.

Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

18) What impact does the North American Free Trade Agreement have on relations between countries in North America?

A) NAFTA regulates and enforces protections for workers to ensure that they have safe working environments and fair wages.

B) NAFTA eliminates tariffs and trade restrictions, facilitating export and import between countries in North America.

C) NAFTA sets up regulations limiting industrial pollution in all three countries, ensuring the costs of manufacturing are similar in each country.

D) NAFTA eliminates trade restrictions on products from embargoed countries.

Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

19) What tertiary sector activity in MexAmerica has grown as a result of NAFTA? A) Trade B) Tourism C) Education D) Banking Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

20) Corpus Christi is a major center for what industry?

A) Tourism B) Oil C) Shrimping D) Agriculture Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

21) What city is located at the mouth of the Rio Grande?

A) Laredo B) Corpus Christi C) Brownsville D) Houston Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

22) The largest metropolitan area in MexAmerica (excluding the California portion) is what?

A) Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale B) Albuquerque C) San Antonio D) Austin-Round Rock Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

23) Which of the following best describes how the city leaders of San Antonio view the Mexican-American cultural heritage of the city?

A) City leaders are downplaying the city's Mexican-American roots in order to promote the city as a modern, cosmopolitan, business friendly city B) City leaders have highlighted the city's Mexican-American roots in efforts to promote the city as a cultural center and major commercial city C) While the city has Mexican-American roots, city leaders have focused on business concerns and promoting trade instead D) San Antonio's Mexican-American roots have largely been erased as the city has become Anglicized and people of Mexican heritage have gone elsewhere for work. San Antonio's Mexican-American roots have largely been erased as large numbers of Anglos move to the city and people of Mexican heritage have gone elsewhere for work Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

24) What location is the most popular spring break destination in the MexAmerica/Southwest?

A) South Padre Island B) Fort Lauderdale C) Key West D) Galveston Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

25) What group, besides college and university students, makes up a large percentage of the tourists who visit South Padre Island each year?

A) Corporate leaders visiting the resorts on the island.

B) Cruise ship passengers visiting the local markets.

C) Mexicans visiting during the week before Easter.

D) "Snow Birds" or older, wealthy people seeking warmer climes during the North American winter.

Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

26) What city in Arizona is a center for high tech manufacturing as well as research and development?

A) Tucson B) Sun City C) Scottsdale D) Phoenix Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

27) The city of Los Alamos New Mexico is known for its historic involvement in what 20th century invention?

A) The electric automobile B) Military aircraft C) The atomic bomb D) The computer Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

28) What major city in New Mexico is known as a center for energy and space research?

A) Albuquerque B) Santa Fe C) Las Cruces D) San Antonio Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

29) The cities of Santa Fe and Taos are known as centers of what industry?

A) Tex-Mex food packaging B) Ranching C) Tourism D) Auto Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

30) Which of the following best describes colonias?

A) Settlements where people live in trailers, shacks, and other substandard housing.

B) Areas set aside for long-term residence motels for foreign workers.

C) Cities that contain historical buildings from previous Spanish occupation.

D) Spanish settlements that refused to move after the Treaty of Guadalupe that were absorbed into the United States.

Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Future of MexAmerica Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

31) What environmental problem facing MexAmerica will likely limit the growth of industry and human population in the region during the 21st century?

A) Habitat destruction and the Endangered Species Act B) Air pollution C) Water shortages D) Both A and B Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 18. How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.

32) If you were driving north from Albuquerque to visit Santa Fe and it began to rain heavily, what danger would you be concerned about?

A) Tornado B) Hurricane C) Flash Flood D) Lightning Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Infer GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

33) How do desert tortoises survive the temperature extremes of southwestern deserts?

A) Stay underwater, using waterholes and rivers to cool down.

B) They sweat to cool down.

C) They spend much of their lives underground in burrows.

D) They pack cooling mud on and within their shells.

Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

34) What combination of crops, grown by Native Americans, is associated with traditional cuisine in MexAmerica?

A) Corn-beans-squash B) Rice-beans-tomatoes C) Wheat-beans-chilis D) Corn-tomatoes-beans Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

35) Saguaro cactus, organ pipe cactus, and elf owl are all examples of species ________ to MexAmerica.

Answer: endemic/native Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

36) Despite the dry climate of MexAmerica, one of the most dangerous natural hazardous in the region is ________.

Answer: flooding Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

37) In comparison to the rest of the United States, the economy of MexAmerica is ________.

Answer: weaker/poorer Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

38) ________ is considered the hottest, driest city in the United States with an average temperature in July of 107 degrees and an average precipitation of only 3.17 inches per year.

Answer: Yuma, Arizona Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

39) Air pollution in MexAmerica is a growing problem because of ________ coming from Mexico?

Answer: smoke coming from factories, waste dumps, and smelters Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Future of MexAmerica Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

40) ________ is one of the many entertainers of Mexican heritage that is becoming increasingly popular in the United States.

Answer: Salma Hayek, Selena Gomez Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Future of MexAmerica Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Give Examples GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 18. How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.

41) Three examples of the distinctive Mexican heritage of MexAmerica that can be seen on the cultural landscape are ________, ________, and ________.

Answer: plaza towns, Tex-Mex and Mexican food, Spanish language music, Spanish language road signs, Roman Catholic churches.

Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - List GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

42) Cities in MexAmerica that have been the most impacted by NAFTA are located near ________ and ________.

Answer: the border, major highways Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

43) The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo marked the end of the ________ and transferred ________ to the United States.

Answer: war between the United States and Mexico/New Mexico and Arizona Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

44) After 1880, large numbers of Mexicans migrated to South Texas because ________.

Answer: they were looking for employment on farms and in fruit and vegetable processing plants Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

45) Describe the impact of NAFTA and the free trade zone on towns such as Laredo, Texas and Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. How have both sides of the border been impacted?

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

46) In many places in MexAmerica, border communities share a close relationship. Describe three ways border communities are connected and how increasing border security, such as border fences, disrupts those connections.

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Give Examples GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

47) Name two challenges facing MexAmerica and describe how they are being addressed.

Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Future of MexAmerica Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Give Examples GeoStandard1: 18. How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

48) How did the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York and Washington, D.C., impact MexAmerica?

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

49) Compare and contrast the cultural landscapes of MexAmerica and Quebec. Are there any similarities in terms of the cultural characteristics of these two regions?

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 6 Evaluation - Compare GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

The Geography of North America, 2e (Hardwick) Chapter 15 California 1) Mediterranean climates are prevalent in which part of North America?

A) On the lower slopes of low lying mountain ranges in the Atlantic Periphery region.

B) In parts of the Coast Ranges where the normal lapse rate is dominant.

C) Along the west coast in what is today known as the state of California.

D) In parts of coastal Oregon where maritime air dominates in both summer and winter months.

Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Identify GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

2) A Mediterranean climate, many endemic species, and many fault lines are associated with the physical geography of what region?

A) The Pacific Northwest.

B) The California region.

C) The Intermontane.

D) The Coastal South.

Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 5. That people create regions to interpret Earth's complexity.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

3) Which of the following is the water-control project that takes water from the Owens Valley and sends it to Los Angeles?

A) The California Aqueduct.

B) The Hetch Hetchy Project.

C) The Central Valley Project.

D) The Los Angeles Water Project.

Answer: D Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

4) Which term (originally applied to the Los Angeles area) is used by geographers to define and discuss an ethnic enclave located outside the city's downtown?

A) An ethnoburb B) A barrio C) An exurb D) Multiple nuclei Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

5) The primary direction of movement along the San Andreas Fault is what?

A) Horizontal B) Vertical C) Oblique D) Normal Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

6) If you were traveling from Monterey on the California Coast to visit Yosemite National Park, on the eastern side of the state, what three major land forms would you pass through? (in order) A) The Klamath Mountains, the Cascade Range and the Modoc Plateau.

B) The Transverse Ranges, the Mojave Desert and the Great Basin.

C) The Coast Ranges, the Central Valley and the Sierra Nevadas.

D) The Central Valley, the Sierra Nevadas and the Great Basin.

Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

7) The highest peak in the lower 48 states is located where?

A) The Sierra Nevadas B) The Rocky Mountains C) The Cascade Range D) The Tehachapi Mountains Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

8) Mount Shasta and Mount Lassen in the far northeastern part of California, were formed by what process?

A) The transformative motion of the North American plate against the Pacific plate.

B) The divergence of the North American plate and the Juan de Fuca plate.

C) The subduction of the Juan de Fuca plate beneath the North American plate.

D) The convergence of the North American Plate against the Pacific plate.

Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

9) Looking at the map (15.6), what local water project takes water from the Colorado River?

A) The All American Canal.

B) The Coachella Canal.

C) The Colorado Aqueduct.

D) The Los Angeles Aqueduct.

Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

10) According to the text, the name California comes from what?

A) The name comes from a mythical land in Spanish romance novel "Las Sergas de Esplandián" or "The Adventures of Esplandián".

B) A tribute to the Infante de Isla California who funded many of the Christian missions.

C) The name comes from a knight the 11th century Old French Poem, the "La Chanson de Roland" or "The Song of Roland".

D) The name comes from the Native American Wiyot word for "Golden Land.

Answer: A Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

11) Why does the text say there is a greater density and cultural diversity of Native Americans living in California, than in the rest of North America, prior to European contact?

A) A greater number of tribal conflicts caused groups to split and become isolated.

B) The mild climate and rich diversity of resources.

C) Past periods of disease forced isolation between many groups that led to cultural uniqueness.

D) The flat terrain and lack of wetlands in the Central Valley drew many Native American immigrants from the surrounding Aztec, Mayan, Great Basin and Puget Sound tribes.

Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

12) What two European groups, beside the Spanish, sent explorer to California coast?

A) The French and the Portuguese B) The Germans and the Prussians C) The British and the Russians D) The Dutch and the Swedish Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

13) The Spanish Mission system had two main purposes, to convert the native population to Catholicism and to what?

A) To use natives as slave labor in agriculture.

B) To catalog native tribes and their languages.

C) As a trading post between native tribes and Spanish merchants.

D) As a place for natives to go when they are sick or injured.

Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

14) What was the capital of Spanish California?

A) Sacramento B) Sonoma C) Monterey D) Los Angeles Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

15) What was the main economic engine of Spanish California?

A) Gold mining B) Cattle ranching C) Wheat farming D) Ocean Fishing Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

16) About how long was California a part of Mexico before it became a U.S. state?

A) 25 years B) 50 years C) 100 years D) 200 years Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Estimate GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

17) What happened to California in 1848 that resulted in a massive influx of American settlers during the next few years?

A) The last native groups were controlled or eliminated.

B) The transcontinental railroad was completed.

C) California became part of the United States.

D) Gold was discovered in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas.

Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

18) In 1900, which was the city with a larger population, San Francisco or Los Angeles?

A) Los Angeles had a larger population B) San Francisco had a larger population C) Both cities had about the same population D) Los Angeles wasn't founded until after 1900 Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Infer GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

19) The Dust Bowl and the Great Depression brought many of what group immigrants to California?

A) Chinese B) African-American C) Okie D) Mexican Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

20) Which of the following agricultural crops is grown in California, but nowhere else in the United States?

A) Dates and figs B) Tomatoes and cotton C) Lettuce and almonds D) Strawberries and plums Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

21) One of the weaknesses of California's massive agricultural economy is what?

A) Its reliance on underpaid migrant labor from Latin America.

B) The amount of farms starting to become unusable for agriculture because of the overuse of pesticides.

C) Too much farmland has been used for industrial farming and cannot be used for organic farms.

D) The extinction of native species, due to loss of habitat, has resulted in certain plant eating insects and animals no longer having natural predators.

Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Identify GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

22) What 1969 disaster in Southern California prompted the organization of the first Earth Day in 1970?

A) The 100th death in Los Angeles due to air pollution.

B) A trash dump catching fire.

C) An off-shore oil spill.

D) A massive river fish kill.

Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

23) The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and fighting in the South Pacific led to the establishment of what industry in California?

A) The Entertainment Industry B) The Petroleum Industry C) The Defense Industry D) The Forestry Industry Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

24) Santa Clara County and the City of San Jose are centers of what industry?

A) Oil refining B) High technology C) Ranching D) Tourism Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

25) The concentration of high-technology firms in Silicon Valley is primarily related to what factor?

A) The region was ideally located to attract and retain a highly educated workforce B) The fame of the Los Alamos labs.

C) The Silicon Valley was protected by massive shore defenses after WWII. D) The power grid for California was centered around the Silicon Valley.

Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

26) What non-white ethnic group makes the largest percentage of California's population?

A) African American B) American Indian C) Asian D) Latino Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

27) The predominantly African American suburbs of Inglewood and Baldwin Park near Los Angeles are examples of what?

A) Microdistrict B) Ethnoburbs C) Boomburb D) Penurbia Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

28) In the Southern California conurbation most non-Anglo ethnic groups live in what area?

A) Near the center of Los Angeles B) Near the coast C) In suburban areas D) Away from the coast E) Both C and D Answer: E Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

29) What large California city, located near the coast and surrounded by mountain ranges, is plagued by smog?

A) San Francisco B) Sacramento C) Los Angeles D) San Diego Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

30) Divisions between northern California and southern California are exacerbated by conflict over what resource?

A) Oil B) Water C) Money D) Gold Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

31) Which of the following are two major industries in San Diego County?

A) Tourism and the U.S. Navy B) High technology and commercial manufacturing.

C) Fruit agriculture and wine D) Import/export and computer manufacturing.

Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

32) What California county grew from less than 150,000 people around 1950 to more than 3 million today and became associated with rapid, sprawling suburban development?

A) Fresno County B) San Francisco County C) Marin County D) Orange County Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

33) The City of San Francisco grew to become the largest city on the West Coast after what?

A) The United States entered WWI B) The turn of the 20th century C) The discovery of gold in California D) The bombing of Pearl Harbor Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

34) Which of following best describes the major industries of Sacramento, California?

A) Government, agriculture, food processing, and aerospace B) Tourism, government, farm machinery, and dairy C) Dairy, agriculture, government, and tourism D) Aerospace, farm machinery, food processing, and government Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

35) The Coast Ranges are generally ________ than the interior mountain ranges of California.

Answer: lower Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - List GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

36) The Central Valley of California can be divided into two regions based on the ________ in that portion of the valley, the Sacramento Valley and the San Joaquin Valley.

Answer: rivers Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - State GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

37) Winter snows in the Sierra Nevada Mountains are important to cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles because ________.

Answer: snowmelt provides water over the spring and summer Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

38) In California deserts occur in ________.

Answer: southern and inland areas Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

39) Spanish missions were located about 30 miles apart because ________.

Answer: that was the distance someone on horseback could travel in one day Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

40) In the early 1900s, ________ began a major change in California agriculture that has led over time to the region becoming the leading agricultural state in the United States.

Answer: the creation of irrigation systems Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

41) In contrast to farms east of the Rockies, only about half of farms in California are run by ________.

Answer: the same people that own the land Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

42) During the early 20th century movie executives were attracted to southern California because ________.

Answer: they would be able to film there year round Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

43) The rapid growth of the high technology industry in Silicon Valley has led to ________ and ________, which has made it more difficult for firms to attract employees.

Answer: high land values/high housing prices, traffic congestion Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

44) The highest concentration of wealthy people in California live near ________.

Answer: the coast Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

45) California's urban areas tend to spread out horizontally over large areas because ________.

Answer: they grew during the 20th century when car travel was common Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

46) Why does California have the largest and most extensive system of water projects in the world?

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

47) If few prospectors got rich during the California gold rush got rich, why is it considered one of the most influential events in California history? What impacts did the gold rush have on the landscape of California?

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

48) Describe at least three factors that led to the tremendous growth of California's population and economy since 1850.

Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

49) Though relatively small, explain the direct economic impact of California's entertainment industry on revenue generation.

Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

50) Explain the relationship between California's landforms, climates and vegetation. How do the landforms and climates interact to create the patterns of ecosystems seen today?

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

The Geography of North America, 2e (Hardwick) Chapter 16 The Pacific Northwest 1) John and Samantha are planning a vacation in the Pacific Northwest. They decide they would like to visit Seattle and then Vancouver, British Columbia. Rather than renting a car, they decide to take the Clipper Ferry so they can do some whale watching on the way. During the ferry ride they will be traveling through what waterway?

A) The Pacific Ocean B) The Inside Passage C) Willapa Bay D) Johnstone Straight Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

2) Which of the following best defines a rain shadow?

A) The shadow on the moon that lets you know rain is coming.

B) The dark streaks of rain failing from under a cloud when seen from a distance. Looks like a misty shadow.

C) The lack of precipitation on the side of a mountainous area that faces away from prevailing winds D) The side of the mountain that gets a higher percentage of rain that faces toward the prevailing winds.

Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Define GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

3) Which of the following is a name for the Pacific Northwest that was coined my novelist Ernest Callenbach?

A) Ecotopia B) Cascadia C) Pacifica D) Eutopia Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Introduction Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

4) Which primary cultural characteristics are usually associated with the Pacific Northwest?

A) Ethnocentrism and love for high technology and coffee.

B) Resilience and a desire to exploit the natural wealth of the region.

C) Independence and concern for the natural environment.

D) Isolationism and a sense of nationalistic pride.

Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Introduction Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Describe GeoStandard1: 6. How culture and experience influence people's perception of places and regions.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

5) Where did most immigrants who travelled along the Oregon Trail end up settling?

A) California B) The Willamette Valley C) The Columbia Plateau D) Vancouver Island Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

6) Most mountain ranges in the Pacific Northwest run in what direction?

A) There is no pattern, different ranges run in different directions B) East - West C) North - South D) Northeast to Southwest Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

7) In the Pacific Northwest orographic precipitation usually occurs where?

A) On the western side of mountain ranges B) On the eastern side of mountain ranges C) In valleys between mountain ranges D) Near the coast Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

8) (Using Figure 16.2) On this map, Stampede Pass and Bend both have elevations above 3000 ft, but one receives many more inches of rain per year. Which of the following best explains the difference in precipitation?

A) Stampede Pass has a higher elevation than Bend and so gets more rain than Bend B) Stampede Pass is further North so it gets more rainfall than Bend C) The Stampede Pass weather station is on the western side of the Cascades and the Bend station is on the eastern side of the Cascades D) The Stampede Pass weather station is on the eastern side of the Cascades and the Bend station is on the western side of the Cascades Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 3 Application - Interpret GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 1. How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information.

9) The first major wave of American settlement in Oregon's Willamette Valley was set into motion by which of the following?

A) Dawes Act B) Donation Land Claims Act C) Homestead Act D) Expulsion Act Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

10) Ecotopia was the name given by the author Callenbach to which region?

A) The Rocky Mountains B) The Intermontane C) California D) The Pacific Northwest E) Megalopolis Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

11) Most indigenous groups in the Pacific Northwest relied on what as their primary source of food?

A) Agriculture B) Hunting C) Fishing and marine resources D) Gathering seeds, fruits, and berries.

Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

12) Who were the first European explorers to visit the Pacific Northwest?

A) Russian B) French C) British D) Spanish Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

13) Prior to 1846, what country shared governance of the Oregon Territory with the United States?

A) The French B) The Russians C) The British D) The Spanish Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

14) During the early 19th century, most British settlers to the Pacific Northwest were what?

A) British loyalists who had fled to Canada during the Revolutionary War. B) Employees of the Hudson's Bay Company C) Independent hunters and trappers trading with the native tribes D) Irish immigrants fleeing the British takeover of Northern Ireland.

Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

15) Why did the number of settlers to the Pacific Northwest increase dramatically after 1880?

A) The completion of transcontinental railroads in the United States and Canada B) The completion of the Panama Canal C) Steamships drastically reduced the travel time over sailing ships.

D) Both B and C Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

16) What city in the Pacific Northwest has become a center for settlement of immigrants from Hong Kong?

A) Portland, Oregon B) Seattle, Washington C) Vancouver, British Columbia D) Olympia, Washington Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

17) What primary sector industries are associated with the Pacific Northwest?

A) Cotton and tobacco farming B) Shrimping, rice farming C) Forestry/logging, salmon fishing D) Coffee and pineapple plantations Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

18) Both the Old Believers, and more recent immigrants from the former Soviet Union, emigrated from their homelands for what reason?

A) They faced religious persecution B) They were escaping war C) They were envious of the Alaskan settlements they could see from Russia.

D) Both A and C Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Infer GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

19) The large agricultural valley in western Oregon, which was the primary destination for early settlers coming to the region via the Oregon Trail is called what?

A) The Frasier Valley B) The Santa Clara Valley C) The Willamette Valley D) The Central Valley Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

20) What North American region has become the leading center for the production of "microbrew" beers?

A) The Pacific Northwest B) California C) The Intermontane D) Megalopolis Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 5. That people create regions to interpret Earth's complexity.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

21) Prior to WWII, what factor limited the development of large-scale industry in the Pacific Northwest?

A) The lack of power plants prevented the expansion needed.

B) With the lack of population on the Pacific Northwest, there was no demand for finished goods.

C) Its isolation from the rest of North America and difficulty of transporting goods.

D) With the adult U.S. population depleted in the Pacific Northwest after WWI, there was a lack of workers available.

Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

22) What part of the world has become a major trading partner for the Pacific Northwest?

A) Australia B) Asia C) Africa D) South America Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

23) The Quincy Library Group became famous for creating a plan for the management of what resource?

A) Forests B) Water C) Oil D) Gold Answer: A Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

24) One factor that has made the Pacific Northwest an attractive region for high technology companies is what?

A) Attractive natural environments B) Low cost of living C) Abundance of workers D) Established, technology-oriented universities.

Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

25) Economic recessions have a particularly strong impact on demand for what product from the Pacific Northwest?

A) Timber B) Salmon C) Computers D) Airplanes Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

26) Most land in British Columbia and Alaska is too cold, rainy, or rugged for commercial farming, except for what region?

A) Willamette Valley B) Fraser Valley C) Rogue Valley D) Columbia Valley Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

27) What is the largest city in southeastern Alaska?

A) Valdez B) Sitka C) Juneau D) Anchorage Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

28) What factor made Victoria and Vancouver different than other cities in British Columbia and led them to become the two largest cities in the province?

A) Victoria and Vancouver were the two largest forts in B.C. and so drew a large population early.

B) Most other cities in B.C. can only be reached by air or water travel.

C) Victoria and Vancouver were two major trading ports and the commerce with Asia and Russia drew settlers.

D) Both A and C Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

29) What city, is associated with grunge rock and was originally founded as a logging center?

A) Seattle B) Portland C) Victoria D) Vancouver Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

30) The cities of Longview and Richland, in Washington, are unique because of what?

A) They are both centers for the nuclear energy industry.

B) They were both preplanned cities.

C) They were both towns owned by private corporations.

D) They are both owned and run by Native American tribes, while remaining part of the United States.

Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

31) What city in the Pacific Northwest is known for its innovative environmental protections and livability?

A) Seattle B) Vancouver C) Portland D) Eugene Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

32) What innovative environmental policy did Oregon put into practice to limit and protect its natural environment from unbridled growth?

A) Urban growth boundaries B) City limits C) Road tolls D) Wildlife conservation areas Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

33) Most large population centers in the Pacific Northwest are located near what?

A) The Cascades B) Farmland C) The Coast D) Forests and mineral resources Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Infer GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

34) To the east of the Cascades, the "Palouse" or "Inland Empire" is known for growing what crops?

A) Blueberries, Oats, and grapes B) Wheat, apples, and grapes C) Wheat, blueberries, and pears D) Pears, apples, and oats Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

35) Since 1843, the primary British base of operation in the Pacific Northwest was where?

A) Fort Alexandria B) Fort Oregon C) Fort Vancouver D) Fort Victoria Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Introduction Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 6. How culture and experience influence people's perception of places and regions.

36) The majority of North America's West Coast is currently experiencing the process of ________ while the East Coast is primarily the result of a geomorphic process known as ________.

Answer: uplift, subsidence Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select 37) Crater Lake in south-central Oregon, one of the deepest lakes in the world, was created by ________.

Answer: the explosion of Mt. Mazama about 6000 years ago Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

38) The orographic rainfall on experienced on the western side of the Cascades is caused by ________.

Answer: air rising and cooling as it passes over mountains Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

39) The Klamath mountains are located on the border between ________.

Answer: Oregon and California Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

40) Many wealthy immigrants from Hong Kong began immigrating to Canada after 1997 because ________.

Answer: control over Hong Kong was transferred from the British to China Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

41) The discovery that the climate of the Pacific Northwest has many similarities to that of northern France has led to ________.

Answer: increasing numbers of farmers growing grapes/increasing numbers of wineries Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

42) Although lumbering, fishing, and manufacturing are still important parts of the economy of the Pacific Northwest, in recent decades ________ and ________ have become increasingly important.

Answer: tourism, high technology Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

43) Pikes Place Market in Seattle and Portland's Saturday Market are examples of the increasing importance of ________ to the economy of the Pacific Northwest.

Answer: farmers markets/organic agriculture Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

44) Three negative impacts of the increased population growth experienced by the Pacific Northwest in recent decades are ________, ________, and ________.

Answer: pollution, traffic congestion, rising cost of living, sprawl, loss of agricultural land Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Give Examples GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

45) Although average per capita incomes in the Pacific Northwest are higher than many other regions of North America, there are still high levels of poverty in ________ parts of the region.

Answer: rural/resource dependent Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Identify GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

46) Explain the relationship between topography and climate in the Pacific Northwest. Where are there high levels of precipitation? What about low levels? What explains this variation?

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

47) Explain why Russian Old Believers left their homelands? in western Russia and how they ended up in the Pacific Northwest. What were the push and pull factors involved?

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

48) Compare and contrast the environmental and social problems created by the forestry with those problems cause by population growth. What are the similarities and differences between these issues?

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 4 Analysis - Compare/Contrast GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

49) How did WWII impact the economy of the Pacific Northwest?

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

50) The Pacific Northwest has become an increasingly popular destination for tourists. Describe three places you would visit on a trip to the region and what attractions you would visit or activities you would participate in.

Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 6 Evaluation - Describe GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

The Geography of North America, 2e (Hardwick) Chapter 17 Hawai'i and the Pacific Islands 1) Hawai'i has how many inhabited islands?

A) 5 B) 6 C) 7 D) 8 Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

2) Midway Atoll, designated as an insular area, has a population of about ________ people according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.

A) 4 B) 26 C) 60

D) 320 Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

3) The two peaks, on the Island of Hawai'i are ________ and ________.

A) Mauna Kea/Mauna Loa B) Mauna Keiki/Mauna Kuaua C) Mauna Mahalo/Mauna Pomaika D) Mauna Lawai'a/Mauna Honi Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 1. How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information.

4) How many of the Hawaii'an Islands are formed from the tops of volcanoes?

A) 0 B) 4 C) 5 D) 8 Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

5) Hawai'i's temperature and precipitation ________.

A) Is constant, no matter the elevation or orientation of topography.

B) Varies dependent on orientation of topography only.

C) Varies dependent on elevation only.

D) Varies dependent on the elevation or orientation of topography.

Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select 6) Prior to the development of steam-powered ships, mariners relied on persistent winds, called ________, for long distance voyages.

A) Westerly Winds B) Mau Loa Winds C) Trade Winds D) El Niño Winds Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

7) Trade Winds are caused by A) Steady winds from sub-tropical low-pressure zones to equatorial high-pressure zones.

B) Steady winds from sub-tropical high-pressure zones to equatorial low-pressure zones.

C) Steady winds from equatorial low-pressure zones to sub-tropical high-pressure zones.

D) Steady winds from equatorial high-pressure zones to sub-tropical low-pressure zones.

Answer: B Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

8) What is the eastern slope of Mount Waialeale on Kauai known for being what?

A) The hottest place on Earth.

B) The most popular tourist destination on Earth.

C) The rainiest place on Earth.

D) The steepest inhabited slope on Earth.

Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

9) The western slopes of the Hawaii'an Islands are much drier than the windward coasts because they lie in the A) Squall zone.

B) Trade wind.

C) Rain shadow.

D) Arid zone.

Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

10) It is amazing that one can drive from the wet eastern slope of Mount Waialeale to less than 20 miles (32 k) at the town of Kaumakani which is what?

A) The rainiest place on Earth B) Gets less rainfall per year than the deserts of Africa C) Gets little more rainfall per year than the deserts of Arizona.

D) Is the driest place on Earth.

Answer: C Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

11) The ocean location of Hawaii results in what kind of temperature variations between different locations that have the same elevation?

A) Temperatures can very widely at the same elevation depending on the position of the island in the chain.

B) There is little temperature variation at the same elevation, no matter the location of the island in the chain.

C) Some of the islands on the northwestern portion of the chain experience significantly higher temperatures at the same elevation than the southeastern islands.

D) Some of the islands on the northwestern portion of the chain experience significantly lower temperatures at the same elevation than the southeastern islands.

Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

12) When northeasterly winds encounter the volcanoes of the Hawaii'an Islands, they generally deposit rain on what side of the islands?

A) South and east slopes.

B) East and north slopes.

C) North and west slopes.

D) West and South slopes.

E) All slopes get the same amount of rain.

Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

13) ________ refers to the mechanism of evolution in isolated areas that occurs in response to otherwise unfilled ecological niches.

A) Diversification energy B) Acclimation spread C) Adaptive radiation D) Adjustive emission Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

14) Prior to the arrival of human beings, the flora and fauna on the Hawaii 'an Islands was similar to which of the following?

A) Similar to the Marshall Islands and the Samoa B) Similar to Australia, and New Zealand C) Similar to Mexico D) Entirely unique Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

15) The only native mammal present in the Hawaii 'an Islands before man arrived was the A) Grey Sand Duck B) The Hawaiian Bat C) Black Rats D) Wild boars Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

16) Which of the following hazards present in Hawai'i poses the greatest risk to human life?

A) Volcanoes B) Flooding C) Tornados D) Kona Storms E) Tsunamis Answer: E Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

17) When the first Europeans set foot in Hawaii, there were about ________ Hawaiians inhabiting the major islands of the archipelago.

A) 3,000 B) 30,000 C) 300,000 D) 3,000,000 Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

18) The first humans on Hawaii likely came from ________ in ________.

A) New Zealand/B.C. 60 B) The Marquesas Islands/A.D. 400 C) Tahiti/A.D. 800 D) Polynesia/A.D. 1300 Answer: B Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

19) The European credited, along with his crew, with sighting and first landing on the Hawaii 'an Islands is ________.

A) Captain James Cook B) Captain Dionisio Alcalá Galiano C) Captain Charles William Barkley D) Captain John Cox Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

20) Americans interest in Hawaii was inspired by which of the following: 1. Traders interested in a mid-Pacific stopping point to Japan.

2. Merchants and sailors involved in whaling.

3. Missionaries interested in converting Hawaiians to Christianity.

4. Miners interested in gold and silver.

A) 1, 2, and 3 B) 2, 3, and 4 C) 1, 2, and 4 D) 1, 3, and 4 Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Distinguish GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

21) By the early 20th century, considering the population and immigration policies of Hawai'i, which of the following best describes the population of Hawai'i?

A) Hawaii'ans still outnumbered Euro-Americans and Asians.

B) Euro-Americans outnumbered Asians and Hawaiians.

C) Asians outnumbered Hawaiians and Euro-Americans.

D) There were approximately equal numbers of Euro-Americans, Hawaii'ans, and Asians.

Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

22) Pineapples, once an important crop of Hawaii, have experienced a massive decline in production that is similar to what happened to Hawaii's ________ production.

A) Papaya B) Macadamia Nut C) Sugar D) Coffee Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Relate GeoStandard1: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

23) What is the name of the concept that refers to the degree to which consumption levels for various products vary with the overall strength of economy?

A) Demand variance B) Elasticity of demand C) Demand economics D) Tourism elasticity Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

24) In the early 19th century, the owners of Hawaii 'an sugar plantations faced which of the major drawbacks?

A) The lack of water and shortage of labor.

B) The lack of arable land and the lack of water.

C) The shortage of labor and the lack of useable land.

D) Hostility from native groups and the lack of water.

Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Identify GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

25) The 20th Century rise of tourism in the Hawaii 'an Islands by Americans from the mainland can be attributed most directly to which of the following?

A) The rapid rise of Hollywood and the movie industry, and the development of "talkies" or movies with sound that were more often filmed in exotic locales.

B) The increased use of steamships on the Pacific making many commercial products from the mainland available in Hawaii, allowing mainlanders a respite from rustic Hawaii.

C) The development of commercial aviation allowing mainland Americans to take a tropical vacation without leaving the safety and familiarity of the Unites States.

D) The embargo of Cuba, which was once a major tourist destination providing gambling, and entertainment for mainland Americans.

Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

26) The state of Hawaii is one of only two U.S. states in which ________.

A) Gambling is illegal B) Prostitution is legal C) Hard alcohol is illegal D) Marijuana is legal Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

27) The city of Honolulu, the largest city in the state, is located on which of the Hawaii 'an Islands?

A) The Big Island B) Oahu C) Maui D) Kauai Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

28) An argument could be raised, and has been raised in the text, that the combination of commercial areas, world famous resorts, Waikiki Beach, and major commercial and government buildings including the state capital makes Honolulu ________.

A) The richest city in the Pacific B) The highest populated city in the Pacific C) The cultural crossroads of the Pacific D) The economic lynchpin of the Pacific Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 6. How culture and experience influence people's perception of places and regions.

29) The North Shore Beach of Oahu is known as one of the world premier locations for what sport/activity, which was even practiced by the native Hawaii'ans before the coming of the Europeans?

A) Kayaking.

B) Surfing.

C) Deep-sea fishing.

D) Snorkeling.

Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

30) The largest city on the island of Hawai'i, and the second largest in the entire state, is ________.

A) Hilo B) Maunaloa C) Kalua D) Kona Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

31) Edie Aikau is well known, and considered a hero, in Hawaii as what?

A) One of the richest hotel owners and businessmen in Honolulu responsible for the current tourist trade.

B) The commander in charge of Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941.

C) The chief of the largest tribe when Europeans discovered Hawaii.

D) A surfing champion, legendary lifeguard, and peacemaker.

Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Identify GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

32) Molokai is known for the Kalaupapa colony, ________.

A) Which is a famous health resort set up by the Seventh Say Adventist church B) Which is one of the last archaic native Hawaii 'an villages that teach the traditional way of life C) Which was the spot where the first European colony settled D) Which was a leper colony in the 19th and early 20th Century Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

33) Papahānhānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is ________.

A) Dedicated to the Hawaii'an Marines lost in the Pacific during WWII B) One of Hawaii's most visited beaches on the Island of Honolulu C) The single largest marine conservation area under the U.S. flag D) Dedicated to the European explorer known as the "great circumnavigator" who discovered the Hawaii'an Islands, and is at the site of his death Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

34) Archeologists believe that the first island to have been discovered by Pacific Islanders from Polynesia was ________.

A) Kauai B) Niihau C) Molokai D) Lanai Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

35) Which of the following are Pacific Islands that were once U.S. possessions?

A) Guam B) American Samoa C) The Northern Mariana Islands D) Nauru E) A, B, and C are all current U.S. territories Answer: E Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Recall GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

36) The eight largest Hawaii 'an islands are Lanai, Molokai, Kahoolawe, Nikahau, ________, ________, ________, and ________.

Answer: Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Hawaii, Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

37) The northwestern islands of Kauai and Niihau are the ________ of the islands, in comparison to the Big Island in the southeast, which is still located above the geologic ________.

Answer: oldest, hotspot Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

38) Trade winds bring moist air to the ________ coast of the Hawaii 'an Islands resulting in large amounts of rainfall. In contrast the ________ side of the islands is very dry.

Answer: northeast, southwest Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

39) Adaptive radiation in Hawai'i has resulted in many different endemic species of ________ filling ecological niches.

Answer: birds or honeycreepers Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

40) The most dangerous natural hazard experienced in Hawai'i is ________.

Answer: tsunamis Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

41) In general, the climate of the Kona Coast is ________ in comparison to the ________ climate near Hilo.

Answer: dry, wetter Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Sort GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

42) Sugar production in Hawai'i has declined since World War II because of ________.

Answer: removal of government price supports, high transportation costs, high labor costs Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

43) The two smaller islands located in the county of Maui, to the west of the island of Maui, are ________, which for most of the 20th century was owned by Dole, and ________, which is a sacred site for Native Hawai'ians.

Answer: Lanai, Kahoolawe Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

44) The tourism industry on the island of Kauai is different than that in other parts of Hawai'i because ________.

Answer: concerns over conservation have led to low-impact, environmentally oriented forms of tourism Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

45) The largest city (and capital) of Hawai'i is located on the island of ________. The second largest city in Hawaii is located on the ________ Island.

Answer: Oahu, Big Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Locate GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

46) Explain what trade winds are and why they are called "trade" winds.

Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

47) Why did pineapple and sugar production in Hawai'i decline during the second half of the twentieth century?

Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

48) Why was the U.S. government interested in taking control of the Hawai'ian Islands?

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

49) Who were the first people to settle the Hawai'ian Islands? How did their arrival impact the ecosystems of the islands?

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Identify GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

50) Define the concept of 'elasticity of demand' using an example from Hawai'i.

Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Give Examples GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

The Geography of North America, 2e (Hardwick) Chapter 18 The Far North 1) The Far North is that area where the growing season is too short for successful commercial agricultural on a regular basis, the land base is too poor, and ________.

A) Fishing is the main industry.

B) Most of the land is an ecological preserve.

C) The land is covered in ice.

D) The climate is rigorous.

Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Introduction Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

2) Settlement in the Far North is ________.

A) Continuous B) Discontinuous C) Sparse D) Concentrated Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Introduction Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

3) Permafrost is ________.

A) A surface snow layer that does not melt in the summer

B) A subsurface layer of soil and water that does not thaw C) An Arctic weather pattern that does not get above freezing D) A region where planting is not possible because of yearlong morning frost Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

4) The largest landform region in Canada is ________.

A) The Northwest Platter B) The Canadian Shield C) The Yukon Territory D) The North American Plate Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

5) Physical and cultural geographers see Iceland and Greenland as ________.

A) Divided, because the geology of Iceland is the world youngest, and Greenland is the geologically oldest yet discovered B) Divided because the geology of Greenland is the world youngest, and Iceland is the geologically oldest yet discovered C) Undivided, because the geology of both Iceland and Greenland are some of the world's youngest D) Undivided, because the geology of both Iceland and Greenland are the geologically oldest yet discovered Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

6) One characteristic of the tundra biome is ________.

A) Lack of shrubs and grasses B) Lack of flowers C) Lack of trees D) Lack of lichen Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

7) Global climate change in the Far North is most acute in the ________.

A) Spring B) Summer C) Autumn D) Winter Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

8) Climate trends in the Far North have shown considerable warming, due to global climate change, during ________.

A) The past decade B) The past three decades C) The past nine decades D) The past fifteen decades Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

9) Most scholars agree that the ancestors of todays Native Americans in Alaska, and the First Nations, aboriginals, and Inuit peoples in Canada likely ________.

A) Arrived by foot and boat via an ice bridge from Northern Europe and Iceland B) Arrived by foot from Asia via the land bridge across the Bering Strait and later by boat from Asia C) Arrived by foot across the land bridge ice from Asia and later by boat from Iceland D) Arrived by boat from Asia, and later by foot via the arctic ice from Europe and Iceland Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

10) The first group to move into the Far North were the ancestors of the ________.

A) Aleuts B) Inuit C) Athabascans D) Algonquins Answer: D Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

11) The lifestyles of the major native groups were as follows: A) The Aleut and the Algonquins primarily hunters and inland fishers, while the Athabascans and the Inuit were predominately oriented to a marine lifestyle.

B) The Athabascans and the Algonquins were primarily hunters and inland fishers, while the Aleut and the Inuit were predominately oriented to a marine lifestyle.

C) The Inuit and the Aleut were primarily hunters and inland fishers, while the Athabascans and the Algonquins were predominately oriented to a marine lifestyle.

D) The Athabascans and the Inuit were primarily hunters and inland fishers, while the Aleut and the Algonquins were predominately oriented to a marine lifestyle.

Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

12) The first native people moved to Greenland about ________ during a warm climatic period.

A) 5000 years ago B) 10,000 years ago C) 15,000 years ago D) 20,000 years ago Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

13) In 1999 Canada divided ________ in two forming Nunavut.

A) The Yukon Territory B) The Northwest Territories C) Ontario D) Quebec Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

14) The first European contact with Greenland was led by the Viking explorer ________.

A) Erik the Red B) Biôrn the Brave C) Eilif the Black D) Bersi the Bold Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

15) This act created Canada's newest Territory of Nunavut in 1999.

A) The Canadian Native Treaties Act B) The Northern Land Claims Agreement C) The Northwestern Native Protection Act D) The Baker Lake Claims Agreement Answer: B Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

16) The sea route that was thought to have linked the Atlantic and Pacific oceans via the Arctic Ocean is called the ________.

A) The Arctic Route B) The Nunavut Corridor C) The Northwest Passage D) The Panama Canal Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

17) During the 19th Century, most of the Far North was controlled by the ________.

A) The Northwest Company B) The Baffin Bay Company C) Couriers du bois D) The Hudson Bay Company Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

18) The European influence in the Far North ended for several centuries when ________.

A) Tribes from Asia wiped out or subsumed native tribes that had migrated from Iceland B) Disease and native tribes destroyed or subsumed the Viking colony in Newfoundland C) The Norse in Greenland were killed or subsumed by the indigenous peoples D) The Norse in Iceland were destroyed by indigenous people from Greenland Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

19) The discovery of ________ in 1898 caused a local economic boom in the Klondike region.

A) Gold B) Silver C) Oil D) Coal Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

20) As part of an effort for promoting the settlement of the Far North, during the Great Depression of the 1930s, the U.S. government paid ________.

A) The relocation expenses for hundreds of impoverished miners to explore the mountainous regions around Fairbanks for precious metals B) The relocation expenses for hundreds of impoverished fishermen from Oregon and Washington to settle on the coast of Alaska and resettle abandoned communities, around Kotzebue, once owned by Russia C) The relocation expenses for hundreds of impoverished lumberjacks, from Idaho and Montana, to settle the Alaskan and Canadian northern interior along the Yukon River as part of an economic improvement effort D) The relocation expenses for hundreds of impoverished farmers from Minnesota and the Dakotas to settle in the Matanuska Valley in Alaska Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

21) Among the primary sector activities in the Far North for Euro-Americans, which were the most important?

A) Fur trapping, whaling, mining, agriculture, and forestry.

B) Fur trapping, whaling, agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

C) Fur trapping, whaling, mining, forestry, and fishing.

D) Fur trapping, mining, agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

E) Mining, agriculture, mining, forestry, and fishing.

Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Distinguish GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

22) Human utilization of coastal resources has been ________ in recent years A) Climbing B) Staying the same C) Moderately declining D) Massively declining Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

23) Guns, knives, metal tools, and other Western technologies and commercial products, were introduced to the Far North for the first time by A) Miners and mercantilers.

B) Lumberjacks and fishermen.

C) Farmers and miners.

D) Fur traders and whalers.

Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - List GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

24) In the mid 20th century, the ________ was Canada's largest secondary sector industry.

A) Oil refining industry B) Pulp and paper industry C) Textiles manufacturing industry D) Hydroelectric power industry Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Relate GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

25) Two of the world’s largest ________ deposits were found near Nain, Labrador; and near Sudbury, Ontario.

A) Coal B) Copper C) Lead D) Nickel E) Iron Ore Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

26) The Canadian Shield is one of the most ________-rich areas on the Earth’s surface.

A) Mineral B) Fish C) Lumber D) Fur Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

27) During the 1960s Sudbury, Ontario's prosperity was tempered by environmental problems.

What was the problem?

A) Methyl isocynate released as a byproduct resulted in a massive fish and animal kills, and endangered human health.

B) Cyanide and heavy metals entering the biosphere made local crops toxic to humans.

C) Sulfur dioxide emissions killed much of the local vegetation creating a huge barren area.

D) Petroleum waste, and floating trash caused portions of Nephawin Lake to catch fire.

Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

28) During the Cold War, the threat from the Soviet Union encouraged Americans and Canadians to establish military bases throughout Canada, Alaska and Greenland. This was called ________.

A) The DEW (Distant Early Warning) Line B) The NAWAS (National Warning System) C) The PEWS (Polar Early Warning System) D) The WIDe (Worldwide Intelligence Defense) Line Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

29) During the Cold War, the Canadian and U.S. governments actively encouraged ________.

A) Local Inuit and other native people to join the military to staff the arctic military bases B) Local Inuit and other native people to resume their traditional lifestyles and move from locations that was desired for secret military bases C) Local Inuit and other native people to move to Greenland and abandon much of the arctic circles D) Local Inuit and other native people to abandon their traditional lifestyles and move into permanent settlements and send their children to public schools Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

30) In 1979, Jimmy Carter signed the Alaska Wilderness Act creating the ________, an area currently under threat in Congress of losing its protection to gas and oil drilling.

A) Alaska Wilderness Refuge (AWR) B) Arctic National Park (ANP) C) Alaska National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) D) Arctic Wilderness and Wildlife Preserve (AWWP) Answer: C Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

31) ________ is officially the world’s largest island.

A) Greenland B) Baffin Island C) Victoria Island D) Ellesmere Island E) Iceland Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

32) The last remaining continental glaciers are located in ________ and Antarctica.

A) Alaska B) The Northwest Territories C) Nunavut D) Greenland Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

33) In 1814, Greenland formally became a territory of ________, though it regained partial independence in 2009.

A) Sweden B) Denmark C) Canada D) The United States Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

34) Most of the long-distance travel in the Far North is by ________.

A) Boat B) Plane C) Road D) All of the above Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: The Future of the Far North Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

35) Greenland has become more accessible to tourists over the past few decades due to events associated with ________.

A) Gaining its partial independence B) The end of the Cold War C) Global climate change D) The creation of the Eurozone Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The Future of the Far North Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

36) The largest physiographic subregion in the Far North, covering most of Canada is ________.

Answer: the Canadian Shield Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments.

37) The Northwest physiographic subregion can be described as ________. It is an extension of the ________.

Answer: mountains / Rocky Mountains - Pacific coastal mountains Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Describe GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

38) In comparison to other parts of North America, scientists believe that the Far North will face ________ impacts from global climate change.

Answer: more/more severe/greater Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Relate GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

39) Three impacts of rise in average temperatures in Alaska are ________, ________, and ________.

Answer: melting glaciers, thawing permafrost, and reductions in sea ice Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

40) Prior to European settlement the Inuit and Aleut made their living through ________.

Answer: marine resources such as fishing and whaling Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

41) European explorers hoped to find the Northwest Passage because ________.

Answer: it would shorten the travel time between Europe and East Asia Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

42) The name Greenland was adopted because ________.

Answer: Norse explorers were hoping to attract settlers with this deceptive name Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

43) The DEW line was a project that established ________.

Answer: radar stations in the Far North to track potential Soviet attacks Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

44) It is more expensive to produce petroleum in the Far North because of ________ and ________.

Answer: permafrost / transportation costs Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Political Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

45) The creation of Nunavut through the Canadian Native Land Claims Agreement gave the Inuit rights to resources in the region, such as ________ and ________.

Answer: hunting and fishing rights, a share of royalties from mineral exploration Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

46) What is permafrost and how does it impact human settlement in the Far North? What impact climate change had on this relationship?

Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 15. How physical systems affect human systems.

47) How has global climate change impacted the Far North?

Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Setting Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 7. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

48) Explain the concept of the Northwest Passage. What is the potential impact of global warming in relation to this term?

Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

49) How did the Far North figure in U.S. and Canadian security efforts during the Cold War? Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Historical Settlement Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

50) Both petroleum production and fishing are economically significant industries in Alaska.

Compare and contrast the environmental impacts of these two industries.

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, People, and Places Bloom's Taxonomy: 4 Analysis - Compare/Contrast GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

The Geography of North America, 2e (Hardwick) Chapter 19 The Future of North America 1) Which of the following North American environmental disasters happened first?

A) The Dust Bowl B) The near extinction of American Bison C) A massive flood of the Mississippi River, which killed hundreds.

D) Heavy air pollution over the industrial region around Pittsburg Pennsylvania Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Issues Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - List GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

2) Growing awareness of environmental issues during the 20th century led to the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in what decade?

A) The 1950s B) The 1960s C) The 1970s D) The 1980s

Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Issues Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

3) Which of the following is an example of invasive species in North America?

A) The Carolina parakeet B) Kudzu vine C) The passenger pigeon D) The starling E) Both B and D are invasive species Answer: E Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Issues Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

4) There is ________ the concept of global warming.

A) Very strong evidence to support B) Some strong evidence to support C) Evidence both supporting and against D) Evidence against Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Issues in the 21st Century Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Identify GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

5) During the 17th and 18th centuries, it was common for families in North America to have up to how many children?

A) 2-4 B) 3-6 C) 6-8 D) 10-15 Answer: D Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Demography and Population Patterns Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

6) North America has experienced a demographic transition that resulted in what kind of changes in the population of North America?

A) Lower birthrates, lower death rates, and longer life expectancies B) Higher birthrates, lower death rates, and longer life expectancies C) Lower birthrates, higher death rates, and shorter life expectancies D) Higher birthrates, higher death rates, and shorter life expectancies Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Demography and Population Patterns Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

7) In the 1930s, the ratio of retirees to working people was about 1:30, whereas today it is about what?

A) 1:20 B) 1:8 C) 1:40 D) 1:3 Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Demography and Population Patterns Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Estimate GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

8) Which of the following best describes the changing situation in North America for older people since social security was enacted in the 1930s.

A) Older people live about the same length of time after retirement that they did in the 1930s B) Older people live longer than they did in the 1930s but they also work longer so the length of retirement is about the same C) Older people are staying healthy longer than they did in the 1930s so they are having longer, healthier retirements D) Older people are having to work longer so the length of their retirements is shorter than it was in the 1930s Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Demography and Population Patterns Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

9) Many young elderly people in the United States are attracted to retirement communities in what part of the country?

A) Warm southern locations such as Sun City, Arizona B) The West Coast, especially beach communities such as Carmel California C) Communities with a lower cost of living in the Great Plains D) Most young elderly in North America choose to stay near their children in order to help care for grandchildren Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Demography and Population Patterns Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

10) Since the 1970s, the median age of people in North America has done what?

A) Increased B) Decreased C) Stayed about the same D) Decreased dramatically Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Demography and Population Patterns Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

11) Where are many older Anglophone Canadians are moving to retire?

A) The Great Lakes, especially upper Michigan B) British Columbia, especially near Vancouver Island C) Quebec D) California Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Demography and Population Patterns Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

12) Between 1890 and 1924, most immigrants to North America came from what part of the world?

A) Northern and Western Europe B) Southern and Eastern Europe C) East Asia and Africa D) South Asia Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, Race, and Ethnicity Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

13) During which of the following periods did Canada and the U.S have the most restrictive immigration laws.

A) 1890s-1920s B) 1920s-1960s C) 1960s-2000s D) 1810s-1890s Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, Race, and Ethnicity Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

14) When did the U.S. military become fully integrated, allowing people of all ethnicities to serve together?

A) Right after the Civil War B) During WWI C) During WWII D) After WWII Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, Race, and Ethnicity Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Estimate GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

15) The view that ethnic distinctions would disappear as the children and grandchildren of immigrants became integrated into American society is called what?

A) A melting pot B) Cultural pluralism C) A monoculture D) Ethnic unification Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, Race, and Ethnicity Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

16) Which of the following best describes the concept of cultural pluralism?

A) People of different ethnic backgrounds gradually become integrated into the dominant culture of a country B) People of different ethnic backgrounds live peacefully together in towns and communities, but maintain their distinctive traditions and culture C) Traditions of immigrants from different ethnic backgrounds become part of the dominant culture of a country D) People of different ethnic backgrounds maintain their culture and traditions by living apart from others Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, Race, and Ethnicity Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Describe GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

17) About what percentage of Americans identified themselves as being of mixed race in the 2010 census?

A) 24% B) 6% C) 8% D) 3% Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, Race, and Ethnicity Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

18) The largest non-white racial group in the United States as of the 2010 census was what?

A) Asian B) Black or African American C) hispanics or Latino D) Mixed Race Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, Race, and Ethnicity Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

19) Which of the following terms refers to the situation in which immigrant communities generally do not reside near one another, but rather are scattered across many urban and suburban neighborhoods?

A) Spatial proximity B) Heterolocalism C) Spatter communities D) Monoculturalism Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Culture, Race, and Ethnicity Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

20) Around 1900, about what percentage of people in North America lived on farms?

A) 10% B) 30% C) 50% D) 70% Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Estimate GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

21) About what percentage of the workforce of North America is currently employed in the primary or secondary sectors of the economy?

A) 5% B) 20% C) 40% D) 50% Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: The North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Estimate GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

22) Communities that promote new development near transit stations, and mixed high-density land use to reduce vehicle trips between home/work/school/shopping are said to employ the principles of ________.

A) Exurban sprawl B) Intelligent design C) Wise management D) Smart growth Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: The North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

23) The ring of contiguous urbanization extending beyond, and around, the core city, yet within the metropolitan area is known as ________.

A) Exurban B) Suburban C) The urban core D) Growth cities Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: The North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

24) Communities, municipalities, or urban areas in a metropolitan area that are separated by rural territory from the principal urban area are known as ________.

A) The urban core B) Suburban C) Exurban D) Growth cities Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter Section: The North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

25) The actual spread of Americans from the Atlantic to the Pacific occurred ________ than Thomas Jefferson predicted.

A) Approximately 5x faster B) Approximately 2x faster C) Approximately 2x slower D) Approximately 5x slower Answer: A Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Urbanization and Shifting Urban Growth Patterns Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Estimate GeoStandard1: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

26) With the closing of the American frontier, a shift occurred in North America from ________.

A) An industrial based economy to an agricultural based economy B) An agricultural based economy to a service based economy C) An industrial based economy to a service based economy D) An agricultural based economy to an industrial based economy Answer: D Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Urbanization and Shifting Urban Growth Patterns Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

27) Residents of ________ communities, as heterolocalism suggests, are less likely to have close ties in the communities in which they move, and less likely to share the values and traditions of their neighbors.

A) Urban B) Suburban C) Exurban D) Rural Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Urbanization and Shifting Urban Growth Patterns Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

28) Between World Wars I and II, The United States ________.

A) Was a member of the League of Nations, and played a major role B) Was not a member of the League of Nations, and played a major role C) Was a member of the League of Nations, and did not play a major role D) Was not a member of the League of Nations, and did not play a major role Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: North America's Role in the World Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Select GeoStandard1: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

29) The political scientist Samuel Huntington says that future conflicts will involve tension between civilizations. He would recognize which of the following as a civilization?

A) A country, or nation-state, like the United States, which has definite borders.

B) A group of nations defined by ethnic group.

C) A group of nations that has similar core values.

D) A group of nations defined by continent.

Answer: C Diff: 4 Chapter Section: North America's Role in the World Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 18. How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.

30) The idea where America believes that its culture is qualitatively superior to others, and so has the moral obligation and right to shape the rest of the world is known as A) American manifest destiny.

B) American cultural diffusion.

C) American exceptionalism.

D) American monculturalism.

Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter Section: North America's Role in the World Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 6. How culture and experience influence people's perception of places and regions.

GeoStandard2: 5. That people create regions to interpret Earth's complexity.

31) The metaphor of ________, used throughout American history and first articulated by the puritan leader John Winthrop, became a symbol of manifest destiny.

A) Columbia moving across the land leading settlers B) The shining city upon a hill C) The glowing eye above the pyramid D) The Founding Fathers signing the Constitution Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter Section: North America's Role in the World Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Recognize GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 6. How culture and experience influence people's perception of places and regions.

32) The idea, in the 19th century, that the United States had a God-given duty to settle and spread its values from the Atlantic to the Pacific is called ________.

A) The philosophy of American exceptionalism B) The philosophy of American cultural diffusion C) The philosophy of American ethnocentrism D) The philosophy of American manifest destiny Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter Section: North America's Role in the World Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

GeoStandard2: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

33) The United States, in modern times, and in comparison to Canada and other developed countries has a ________ disparity between rich and poor, and a ________ rate of crime and accident rates.

A) Greater/higher B) Greater/lower C) Lesser/higher D) Lesser/lower Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter Section: North America's Role in the World Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

34) Americans have moved to Canada for jobs, and for a better political atmosphere. In fact, in British Columbia alone there are more than (choose closest answer) ________ legal Americans residing.

A) 80,000 B) 250,000 C) 640,000 D) 1,000,000 Answer: B Diff: 4 Chapter Section: North America's Role in the World Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Estimate GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

35) Computer applications that allow the user to statistically analyze, view, and store / retrieve spatial data that is geographically referenced to a place on the Earth.

A) Geospatial Data System (GDS) B) Geographical Information System (GIS) C) Telluric Analysis System (TAS) D) Topographical Statistics Analysis System (TSAS) E) Terrestrial Analysis & Storage System (TASS) Answer: B Diff: 1 Chapter Section: North America in the 21st Century Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Select GeoStandard1: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 1. How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information.

36) The ________ is an example of an invasive species that is having a major impact on North American waterways.

Answer: Asian carp/zebra mussels Diff: 3 Chapter Section: Environmental Issues Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 8. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

37) The implementation of policies intended to enhance the quality of the environment for future generations is known as ________.

Answer: environmental sustainability Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Environmental Issues Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 18. How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.

38) ________ and ________ have led to a rise in median age in North America.

Answer: lower birth rates, rising life expectancy Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Demography and Population Patterns Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

39) ________ refers to older retired people who are still active and able to live on their own whereas ________ refers to those older people who need assistance and must rely on others (family, friends, or professionals) for their care.

Answer: young elderly, older elderly Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Demography and Population Patterns Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 9. The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

40) During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, prejudice against groups such as the Irish, Italians, and Polish were common because of ________.

Answer: religious differences/links to communism Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Culture, Race, and Ethnicity Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 17. How to apply geography to interpret the past.

41) The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s sought to eliminate discrimination against African Americans, including discrimination in ________ and ________.

Answer: education, housing, transportation Diff: 1 Chapter Section: Culture, Race, and Ethnicity Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 13. How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

42) One example of the way that globalization has impacted North American communities is ________.

Answer: food, clothing, and other products from around the world/transportation connections/communication connections Diff: 1 Chapter Section: The North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Give Examples GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

43) Increasing suburbanization and exurbanization creates negative environmental impacts such as ________ and ________.

Answer: wildlife habitat fragmentation, increased commuting and pollution Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Urbanization and Shifting Urban Growth Patterns Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Paraphrase GeoStandard1: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

44) Computer programs that allow the user to analyze data statistically and map these data are called ________.

Answer: geographic information systems Diff: 1 Chapter Section: North America in the 21st Century Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - Name GeoStandard1: 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 1. How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information.

45) The gap between the rich and poor is ________ in the United States in comparison to Canada.

Answer: wider Diff: 1 Chapter Section: North America's Role in the World Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge - List GeoStandard1: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

GeoStandard2: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

46) Using an example from North America, explain the concept of the Tragedy of the Commons.

Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Environmental Issues Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Explain GeoStandard1: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

GeoStandard2: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment.

47) How has retirement and the experience of older Americans changed over the course of the 20th century? How are these shifts likely to impact America in the 21st century?

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: Demography and Population Patterns Bloom's Taxonomy: 3 Application - Predict GeoStandard1: 18. How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.

GeoStandard2: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

48) Give three examples of the factors that have allowed people in the late 20th centuries to stay connected with family and friends even when they don't live in spatial proximity.

Diff: 2 Chapter Section: Urbanization and Shifting Urban Growth Patterns Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension - Give Examples GeoStandard1: 12. The process, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

GeoStandard2: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

49) Compare and contrast the factors that influence the location of primary and secondary sector industries versus tertiary and quaternary sectors.

Diff: 4 Chapter Section: The North American Economy Bloom's Taxonomy: 4 Analysis - Compare/Contrast GeoStandard1: 11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.

GeoStandard2: 16. The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

50) Discuss how the concept of American Exceptionalism has influenced United States foreign policy. Contrast this with Canadian views on the concept.

Diff: 3 Chapter Section: North American Geopolitics and Globalization Bloom's Taxonomy: 4 Analysis - Compare/Contrast GeoStandard1: 10. The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.

GeoStandard2: 4. The physical and human characteristics of places.

One of the main disagreements that led to the Civil War was over slavery. Southerners feared that without slave labor, their economy would be devastated. Refer to the map titled "Industry and Agriculture in the North and South, 1860" to answer the question 1.

In comparing the land use and industries on the South and the North, which factor was key to the southern states' desire to keep slavery legal in the 1860s?

Select one: a. The heavier concentration of textile mills in the South, requiring port laborers to ship finished textiles overseas. b. The heavier concentration of labor intensive crops like corn, wheat, and dairy cattle in the South. c. The heavier concentration of factories requiring manufacturing laborers in the South. d. The lower number of slave revolts in the South led them to believe the slaves were content. e. The heavier concentration of labor intensive crops like rice, cotton, sugar, and tobacco in the South.

Feedback The correct answer is: The heavier concentration of labor intensive crops like rice, cotton, sugar, and tobacco in the South.

Question 2 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00

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The next two maps in the worksheet show the modern day United States. The country now spans the entire continent with manufacturing centers located throughout. Some of the land use remains the same, but extracting resources has become more important, and extraction industries grew in areas rich in coal, oil, and minerals. The interstate highways system has made transporting goods via land easier, so manufacturing happens primarily in places with a strong labor market.

Use these maps to answer questions 2-4.

Which city do you think is the main hub of the "energy" industry based on its proximity to oil and natural gas reserves?

Select one: a. Boston, Massachusetts b. Atlanta, Georgia c. Houston, Texas d. Seattle, Washington e. Milwaukee, Wisconsin Feedback The correct answer is: Houston, Texas

Question 3 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00

Flag question Question text Which city enjoyed a long reign as the steel capital of the country due to its location at the confluence of three rivers? This location allowed the easy transport of the raw materials such as iron ore and coal that were used in the manufacturing process for steel production.

Select one: a. Salt Lake City, Utah b. Tampa, Florida

c. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania d. Austin, Texas e. San Diego, California Feedback The correct answer is: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Question 4 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00

Flag question Question text Which region of the country is home to more manufacturing centers (including automotive, meat packing, and steel work) than any other?

Select one: a. The Southwes b. The Rocky Mountain region c. The Pacific Northwest d. The Southeast e. The Midwest/Great Lakes region Feedback The correct answer is: The Midwest/Great Lakes region

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Flag question Question text Early in the country's history, transportation was primarily along rivers and the Great Lakes, then railroads. Goods were exported to Europe. Nowadays, shipping is done in containers that are transferred back and forth from trucks, railroads, and giant ships that travel across the oceans.

China is a major trade partner. The next map in the worksheet shows the volume of shipments that go through North America's ports, as well as the highway and railroad networks that serve the ports. Use this map to answer question 5.

Due to increased trade with China and other populous Asian nations, and its proximity to major interstate highways and cross-country rail lines, which city has the busiest port in the United States and a dominant shipping/warehousing industry?

Select one: a. Seattle/Tacoma b. New York/New Jersey c. Charleston, South Carolina d. Norfolk, Virginia e. Los Angeles/Long Beach Feedback The correct answer is: Los Angeles/Long Beach