USA Quiz 1 Review Quiz for the exam over Canada-USA Update Feb 2008

What major river system is the arrow pointing toward? Ohio Missouri Colombian Mississippi ?

What major river system is the arrow pointing toward? Ohio Missouri Colombian Mississippi ?

The five lakes shown in the graphic are known as the Canadian-U.S. border lakes. Great Salt Lake. Great Lakes. Superior Lakes.

The five lakes shown in the graphic are known as the Canadian-U.S. border lakes. Great Salt Lake. Great Lakes. Superior Lakes.

What major plateau is located at the arrow? New Mexico Co lorado and Arizona Sierra Madres Utah ?

What major plateau is located at the arrow? New Mexico Co lorado and Arizona Sierra Madres Utah ?

What mountain chain is located at the arrow? Cascades Rockies Sierra Madres Appalachians ?

What mountain chain is located at the arrow? Cascades Rockies Sierra Madres Appalachians ?

What volcano mountains are located at the arrow? Cascades Rockies Sierra Madres Appalachians ?

What volcano mountains are located at the arrow? Cascades Rockies Sierra Madres Appalachians ?

The area located in green is the Rocky Mts. Appalachian Mt. Great Plains Coastal Plains ?

The area located in green is the Rocky Mts. Appalachian Mt. Great Plains Coastal Plains ?

The area located in green is the Rocky Mts. Appalachian Mt. Great Plains. Coastal Plains. ?

The area located in green is the Rocky Mts. Appalachian Mt. Great Plains. Coastal Plains. ?

Across from Alaska’s western shores lies Canada. Hawaii. Japan. Russia.

Across from Alaska’s western shores lies Canada. Hawaii. Japan. Russia.

The Great Lakes flow into the Mississippi River. Ohio River. St. Lawrence River. Pacific Ocean.

The Great Lakes flow into the Mississippi River. Ohio River. St. Lawrence River.(finally into the Atlantic Ocean) Pacific Ocean.

The temperature of a place is affected by elevation and latitude. longitude. rivers and lakes of the area. humidity.

The temperature of a place is affected by elevation and latitude.(high latitudes greater than 70°N) longitude. rivers and lakes of the area. humidity

The Great Lakes were formed by ancient monsoons. volcanoes. glaciers during the 4 th ice age. faults.

The Great Lakes were formed by ancient monsoons. volcanoes. glaciers during the 4 th ice age. faults.

True or False Land joined together by a common boundary is called contiguous areas.

True or False Land joined together by a common boundary is called contiguous areas.

The oldest mountain range on the continent is the Sierra Nevada. Coastal Range. Appalachian Mountains. Rocky Mountains.

The oldest mountain range on the continent is the Sierra Nevada. Coastal Range. Appalachian Mountains. Rocky Mountains.

True or False Florida experiences a climate much like that of northern Canada.

True or False Florida experiences a climate much like that of northern Canada.(tropical like Hawaii)

Most of the United States lies in the mid-latitude climate region. the tropical climate region. the high-latitude climate region. a dry climate region.

Most of the United States lies in the mid-latitude climate region. the tropical climate region. the high-latitude climate region. a dry climate region.

True or False The tallest mountain in North America is Mt. Everest.

True or False The tallest mountain in North America is. (Mt.McKinley)

True or False Eight large islands and more than 120 small islands form this state named Puerto Rico.

True or False Eight large islands and more than 120 small islands form this state named Puerto Rico. (Hawaii)

The state formed by volcanoes on the ocean floor is Alaska. Hawaii. California. Washington State.

The state formed by volcanoes on the ocean floor is Alaska. Hawaii. California. Washington State.

A ridge that separates rivers that flow west from those that flow east is the Rocky Mountains. Continental Divide. Coastal Plain. coral reef.

A ridge that separates rivers that flow west from those that flow east is the Rocky Mountains. continental divide. coastal Plain. coral reef.

The only part of the contiguous United States with a tropical climate is a. Florida. b. Utah. c. California. d. Arizona.

The only part of the contiguous United States with a tropical climate is Florida. Utah. California. Arizona.

What is NOT true about American health care? It is affordable to all. It uses new technology. It is the best in the world. There are rising costs.

What is NOT true about American health care? It is affordable to all. It uses new technology. It is the best in the world. There are rising costs.

True of False Each level of government in the US has “checks and balances” to ensure that the government or an elected official does not become too powerful.

True of False Each level of government in the US has “checks and balances” to ensure that the government or an elected official does not become too powerful.

The total value of the imports and exports of the United States is first in the world. second in the world. just below China and Japan. below only China, Japan, and Germany.

The total value of the imports and exports of the United States is first in the world. second in the world. just below China and Japan. below only China, Japan, and Germany.

Most of the United States lies in the mid-latitude climate region: has 4 seasons the high-latitude climate region: cool and cold seasons the tropical climate region;warm and hot most of the year; rainy or dry a dry climate region; very little rain during the year.

Most of the United States lies in the mid-latitude climate region: has 4 seasons the high-latitude climate region: cool and cold seasons the tropical climate region;warm and hot most of the year. rainy or dry a dry climate region; very little rain during the year.

Almost three-fourths of the people in America are from this ethnic group. African American European Asian Hispanic

Almost three-fourths of the people in America are from this ethnic group. African American European Asian Hispanic

Millions of buffalo once roamed the Atlantic Coastal Plain. Gulf Coastal Plain. Great Plains. Rocky Mountains.

Millions of buffalo once roamed the Atlantic Coastal Plain. Gulf Coastal Plain. Great Plains. Rocky Mountains.

The largest part of the U.S. economy is farming. mining. manufacturing. service industries.

The largest part of the U.S. economy is farming. mining. manufacturing. service industries.

True or False The fastest-growing areas in the South and Southwest are often called the Sunbelt.

True or False The fastest-growing areas in the South and Southwest are often called the Sunbelt.

The smallest ethnic group in the United States is Hispanic. Native American. Asian. European.

The smallest ethnic group in the United States is Hispanic. Native American. Asian. European.

True or False Coal, oil, and natural gas are all example of fossil fuels.

True or False Coal, oil, and natural gas are all example of fossil fuels.

The branch of the United States government that enforces the law is the legislative branch. executive branch. judicial branch. legal branch.

The branch of the United States government that enforces the law is the legislative branch. executive branch. judicial branch. legal branch.

Early settlers who built towns and missions in Florida and Georgia and from Texas to California were from Portugal. Great Britain. France. Spain.

Early settlers who built towns and missions in Florida and Georgia and from Texas to California were from Portugal. Great Britain. France. Spain.

Which branch of government best completes the graphic? enforcement branch federal branch cabinet judicial branch

Which branch of government best completes the graphic? enforcement branch federal branch cabinet judicial branch

True or False Communities surrounding a larger city are referred to as rural areas.

True or False Communities surrounding a larger city are referred to as rural areas. (urban)

The American author who wrote about life along the Mississippi River in the mid-1800s was Nathaniel Hawthorne. William Faulkner. Amy Tan. Mark Twain.

The American author who wrote about life along the Mississippi River in the mid-1800s was Nathaniel Hawthorne. William Faulkner. Amy Tan. Mark Twain.

USA Quiz 1 Power review Update Feb. 2010

Across from Alaska’s western shores lies Russia. Only 30 separate US and Russia

The Great Lakes flow into the St. Lawrence River.(finally into the Atlantic Ocean)

The temperature of a place is affected by elevation and latitude. (high latitudes greater than 70°N)

The Great Lakes were formed by glaciers during the 4 th ice age.

The oldest mountain range on the continent is the Appalachian Mountains.

What major river system is the arrow pointing toward? Mississippi ?

Most of the United States lies in the mid-latitude climate region. USA has 4 season Above TX, season are more pronounced.

The five lakes shown in the graphic are known as the Great Lakes.

The tallest mountain in North America is _______? Mt.McKinley

What volcano mountains is located at the arrow? Cascades Mt. Rainer and Mt. St Helens are part of the chain ?

Eight large islands and more than 120 small islands form this state named Puerto Rico. Hawaii Our 50 th state

The state formed by volcanoes on the ocean floor is Hawaii.

The area located in green is the Appalachian Mt. ?

A ridge that separates rivers that flow west from those that flow east is the continental divide. The Rockies form this divide.

The area located in green is the Great Plains. ?

The only part of the contiguous United States with a tropical climate is Florida. Hawaii also but not part of the continental USA

What can be said about American health care? It is not affordable to all. Law does provide for emergency care. New laws may or may not change this

Each level of government in the US has _______ to ensure that the government or an elected official does not become __________. “checks and balances” too powerful.

The total value of the imports and exports of the United States is first in the world. Second is Japan, but 40% lower Third is China

Most of the United States lies in the mid-latitudes Between the equator and the arctic circle has 4 seasons

Almost three-fourths of the people in America are from this ethnic group. European Mostly western, but many from Eastern Europe

Millions of buffalo once roamed the Great Plains. Central USA Stretches from Canada to Texas

The largest part of the U.S. economy is service industries. People fix or repair machines that require much education

The smallest ethnic group in the United States is Native American. Largest is Mexican American Fastest growing is Asians.

___________, ________ and _________ are all example of fossil fuels. Coal. Oil and natural gas

The branch of the United States government that enforces the law is the executive branch-president Control of the armed forces Also the CIA and FBI

Early settlers who built towns and missions in Florida and Georgia and from Texas to California were from Spain. Many place have Spain names in USA Foods and customs reflect this also

Which branch of government best completes the graphic? judicial branch Supreme court 12 justices review laws…constitutional or not

Communities surrounding a larger city are referred to as ________. urban just outside the city are call suburbs. Rural is in the country

The American author who wrote about life along the Mississippi River in the mid-1800s was Mark Twain.