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1 Class: Date: Geography - US and Canada Review Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. KEY GEOGRAPHIC CONCEPTS AND SKILLS 1. All of the following landforms are located in both the United States and Canada except the a. Rocky Mountains. b. Great Plains. c. Laurentian Highlands. d. Gulf Atlantic Coastal Plain. 2. The peaks of the Rocky Mountains are higher and more jagged than the peaks of the Appalachian Mountains because a. glaciers moved across the Rockies during the last ice age. b. the tectonic forces that created the Rockies were very strong. c. volcanoes formed the peaks of the Appalachians. d. the Appalachians have been worn down by rain, ice, and wind over time. 3. Canada s climates are generally colder than those of the United States because a. there are no coastal ranges in Canada. b. Canada is located farther north of the Equator than is the United States. c. Canada does not lie near any warm bodies of water. d. the Canadian Shield blocks ocean winds from blowing onto the land. 4. The two most common climate regions found in Canada are a. subarctic and tundra. b. marine west coast and highlands. c. subarctic and semiarid. d. tundra and highlands. 5. The Canadian Shield, a vast expanse of ancient rock, is located a. along the Pacific coast of Canada. b. along the banks of the St. Lawrence River. c. around Hudson Bay. d. in the far northern regions of Canada. 6. Which of the following is an accurate statement about the ecosystems of the United States and Canada? a. A large part of Canada is coniferous forest. b. The northeastern regions of Canada are primarily temperate grasslands. c. Part of the southeastern United States is a tropical rain forest. d. Part of both the United States and Canada is a desert scrub region. 7. All of the following features are shared by the populations of the United States and Canada except a. a high standard of living. c. a predominantly rural lifestyle. b. cultural diversity. d. a long life expectancy. 1

2 8. The majority of the people in the United States and Canada live a. on the coastal plains. b. in or near urban centers. c. in the Great Plains region. d. in or near regions with rich mineral deposits. 9. For most of their histories, the United States and Canada have been a. closely tied economically and culturally. b. distrustful neighbors of each other. c. economic competitors. d. linked only by a common landmass. 10. Which of the following is not an accurate statement about energy use in Canada? a. Canada uses more electricity per capita than the United States. b. Canada is the world s leading user of nuclear energy. c. Canada is self-sufficient in its energy needs. d. Canada relies more on hydroelectricity than the United States. 11. The major landforms of North America generally extend a. from east to west. c. from north to south. b. along the coasts. d. in all directions. 12. Two major landforms stretching across both the United States and Canada are the a. Appalachian Mountains and the Laurentian Highlands. b. Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains. c. Canadian Shield and the Interior Plains. d. Gulf Atlantic Coastal Plain and the Sierra Nevada. 13. Which of the following is not an accurate statement about the climate of the United States and Canada? a. Part of the United States has a humid subtropical climate. b. A large region of Canada has a subarctic climate. c. The dominant climate in the United States is semiarid. d. Both the United States and Canada have tundra regions. 14. Because Canada is located farther north than the United States, a. interior regions in Canada have a continental climate. b. the climate of Canada is generally colder than that of the United States. c. coastal cities in Canada have a more moderate climate than do coastal cities in the United States. d. eastern Canada is drier than the eastern United States. 15. Which of the following is an accurate statement about the ecosystems of the United States and Canada? a. A large part of the United States is coniferous forest. b. The southwestern region of Canada includes a desert scrub region. c. While Canada has mixed forest regions, the United States does not. d. Both the United States and Canada have temperate grassland regions. 16. The people of the United States and Canada share all of the following traits except a. a long life expectancy. c. a high literacy rate. b. a high standard of living. d. little cultural diversity. 2

3 17. Which of the following is an accurate statement about the population distribution of Canada? a. Most Canadians live in the northern two thirds of the country. b. The Canadian population is evenly distributed throughout the country. c. Most Canadians live within 200 miles (322 km) of the United States. d. About half of all Canadians live in the province of Nova Scotia. 18. Which of the following pairs of cities is located on the Great Lakes? a. New York City and Ottawa c. Buffalo and Quebec b. Chicago and Toronto d. Boston and Vancouver 19. The most densely populated region of Canada lies along the St. Lawrence River and in the a. Canadian Shield. c. Northwest Territories. b. Interior Plains. d. Great Lakes region. 20. Which of the following is an accurate statement about energy use in Canada? a. Canada relies more on hydroelectricity than the United States. b. Canada has larger reserves of coal than the United States. c. Canada is a larger energy consumer than the United States. d. Canada relies more on nuclear power than the United States. 21. Which of the following factors did not influence the economic development of the United States? a. an abundance of land b. transportation technology c. strict immigration laws d. an economic system based on capitalism 22. Which of the following did not contribute to the growth of the suburbs? a. the availability of automobiles b. the building of the interstate highway system c. the availability of inexpensive land in major cities d. the availability of public transportation 23. All of the following are nonrenewable resources vital to the energy supply and economy of the United States except a. coal. c. natural gas. b. oil. d. forests. 24. After the Civil War, which ended in 1865, Chicago grew to become the largest city in the Midwest because a. many people from the South and the West migrated to the area. b. the construction of the Erie Canal made the city an important center of trade. c. most of the agricultural industries were located near the city. d. Chicago had the best location along the railroad network, located centrally between the coasts. 25. Which of the following is an accurate statement about the lumber industry in the United States? a. Logging in the Northwest was never a profitable industry because of seasonal variations in climate. b. The logging industry moved west when the forests of the east were depleted. c. Strict regulation of logging in the Northeast allowed the industry to thrive in that region. d. Logging has depleted forests to the point where the lumber industry in the United States has all but disappeared. 3

4 26. In the early to mid-1800s, the most efficient means of transporting raw materials and finished goods around the country was the a. steamboat. c. sailing ship. b. covered wagon. d. railroad. 27. The entire United States and the rest of the world serve as the hinterland for all of the following cities except a. New York. c. Tucson. b. Chicago. d. Los Angeles. 28. Cities in the South and the West have flourished in recent years because of popular preferences to live in cities that a. have mild year-round climates. b. offer a variety of jobs and activities. c. are the site of large industrial centers. d. provide easy access to important waterways. 29. Today the majority of the American population lives in a. a suburb. c. or near a major city. b. a small city. d. a small town or rural area. 30. Why was the invention of the telegraph important to the economic success of the United States? a. It provided an inexpensive way for businesses to communicate. b. It provided speedy communication across long distances. c. It introduced the technology that led to the invention of the telephone. d. It allowed for confidential business information to be sent without the risk of interception or theft. 31. In order to encourage farming in the Great Plains during the 1800s, the government a. gave parcels of land to settlers who agreed to farm. b. cleared the land and offered it for sale at reasonable rates. c. paid immigrants with farming backgrounds to settle in the region. d. encouraged the logging industry to clear land so it could be converted for agricultural use. 32. The steam engine was important because it a. gave boats the power to travel against both wind and current. b. made possible the building of canals. c. made fishing more efficient. d. created a need for fossil fuels. 33. Which of the following resources was not vital to the economic success of the United States? a. land c. lead b. coal d. forests 34. The construction of the Erie Canal was important because it a. linked the Hudson River in New York and the Great Lakes in the Midwest, greatly increasing the trade between the two regions. b. helped eastern cities such as Boston and Philadelphia become important port cities. c. allowed eastern crops to be transported faster and more efficiently to cities in the South and the West. d. provided the best access to the Pacific Ocean. 4

5 35. An important part of the free enterprise system is a. government regulation of industry in order to protect the interests of consumers. b. the belief that individuals acting in their own interest may also serve the interests of others. c. the belief that privately owned companies should not have to compete with each other for business. d. imposing taxes on all companies that do business in the country. 36. Which of the following is an accurate description about the use of land in the United States? a. The lumber industry is centered primarily in the East, where forests are plentiful. b. Coal mining in the United States provides about half of the world s coal resources. c. While only a small percentage of the population works on farms, nearly half of the land is devoted to agriculture. d. Drilling for oil and natural gas takes place primarily in the Northeast and Southwest. 37. A regional metropolis such as Atlanta differs from a city such as Tucson in that a regional metropolis a. has a larger hinterland and a wider range of activities. b. has a smaller hinterland and a narrower range of activities. c. is generally the same size as a smaller city but with fewer activities. d. is generally twice as large and has twice as many activities. 38. Which of the following is not an accurate statement about the effects of the transcontinental railway system? a. It made it easier to transport goods and people across the country. b. It helped make Chicago an important center of business. c. It signaled the decline of major east and west coast cities. d. It contributed to the growth of the suburbs. 39. All major American cities during the first 50 years of independence were located a. near the Great Lakes. b. along the Erie Canal. c. along the Mississippi River. d. along the Atlantic Coast. 40. What is the primary reason the South and the West have increased in population in recent years? a. new systems of transportation b. new methods of communication c. newly discovered natural resources d. popular preference for warmer climates 41. Industry and trade grew rapidly in the Northeast during the nineteenth century because a. the region is rich in mineral resources. b. people were eager to move from the farm to the suburbs. c. a well-planned system of roads connected the major cities. d. rivers provided transportation routes and water power for factories. 42. Settlers were originally attracted to the South primarily for which of the following reasons? a. rich soil c. varied climate b. extensive forest areas d. relatively flat landscape 5

6 43. The growth of industry in the South was not affected by a. the discovery of oil in Texas. b. its access to ocean ports along the Gulf of Mexico. c. the rich natural resources in Appalachia. d. the abundance of fast-moving streams in the Carolinas. 44. Which of the following is not a reason many industries moved south from northern cities? a. Land was cheaper in the South. b. Industrial plants were often newer, in better condition, and more efficient than those in the North. c. Labor unions were less common in the South. d. The South had a more diverse population. 45. The Midwest is called the nation s breadbasket because a. millions of loaves of bread are produced there every day. b. it is the crossroads of the United States. c. it is the region that produces most of the nation s grain, dairy products, and hogs. d. most of the nation s fruit and vegetables are grown there. 46. Which of the following is not a reason the Midwest became an industrial center? a. It is where labor costs were most reasonable. b. It has a rich supply of natural resources. c. It has easy access to water transportation routes. d. It is the link, by railroad, of the east and west coasts. 47. Family farms in the Midwest have been replaced by large farms for all of the following reasons except a. modern machinery. c. pressure from foreign competition. b. push and pull migration factors. d. increase in the yields of the harvest. 48. In contrast to San Diego and Reno, the city of Seattle has a. far fewer trees. b. a wetter climate. c. a warmer climate despite its more northern location. d. a milder climate because of its coastal location. 49. The rapid increase of population in the West resulted from the discovery of a. gold and silver deposits. c. the lush forests of the Northwest. b. a major oil field in Alaska. d. plentiful fish off the coast. 50. Residents of the West have adapted to their environment in all of the following ways except by a. building aqueducts. b. working in forestry. c. surmounting distances by traveling by boat and airplane. d. moving from the cities to the countryside. 51. The jagged shoreline of the Northeast a. has hindered farming in the region. c. provides many excellent harbors. b. makes fishing nearly impossible. d. contains few sandy beaches. 52. Which of the following has not been a problem for the northeastern megalopolis? a. a decline in population. c. a trash disposal problem. b. an inadequate water supply. d. a decline in professional-level jobs. 6

7 53. The Northeast became a leader in commerce because of its a. abundant mineral resources. c. rolling farmlands and lush forests. b. many rivers. d. agricultural diversity. 54. Industrial development in the South has been influenced primarily by a. the availability of natural resources. b. the region s humid, subtropical climate. c. large areas of rocky soil that made farming too difficult. d. competition from the Midwest, where farming was more profitable. 55. The most common ecosystem found in the South is a. tropical rain forest. c. temperate grassland. b. coniferous forest. d. mixed forest. 56. During the 1970s, the population of the South increased greatly because of a. the discovery of oil in eastern Texas. b. increased farm productivity. c. job opportunities in industries that had moved south. d. the migration of many Europeans to the region. 57. One characteristic common to all the states in the Midwest is a. productive farmland. c. heavy industry. b. a mild, predictable climate. d. a lush, wooded, hilly landscape. 58. All of the following are accurate statements about the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River system except: a. They aided the growth of industry in the Midwest. b. They are still important trade routes today. c. Cities connected by this transportation network are home to heavy manufacturing. d. They have helped the region become the nation s center of business and finance. 59. Because of the West s natural resources, two important economic activities in the region are a. heavy manufacturing and commerce. c. forestry and fishing. b. shipbuilding and trade. d. oil refining and agriculture. 60. Which of the following is an accurate statement about Alaska and Hawaii? a. Alaska lies closer to the mainland of the United States than Hawaii. b. In comparison to Hawaii, Alaska is a smaller state in terms of both population density and area. c. Both states were ceded to the United States as a result of a war. d. An extensive road-building effort has made travel within both states much easier than in the past. 61. Which of the following is an accurate statement about the economy of the Atlantic Provinces? a. Tourism is the region s major economic activity. b. A recent economic slump has resulted in a large decline in the population of the region. c. Forestry and farming are important economic activities in the region. d. Overfishing of shrimp and crab has largely destroyed the fishing industry in the region. 7

8 62. Compared with people in the Prairie Provinces, the residents of British Columbia are a. more likely to have higher incomes. b. less likely to live in cities. c. more likely to be employed in the oil industry. d. less likely to be immigrants. 63. The economic development of Ontario and Quebec was greatly influenced by their location a. bordering the United States. b. bordering the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River. c. along the Grand Banks. d. in the Canadian Shield. 64. Many of the mineral deposits and oil reserves in Nunavut, the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories have not been developed because a. environmental laws prohibit the mining of land in these territories. b. native Inuit refuse to give up their lands. c. the area is sparsely settled. d. harsh climate and rugged terrain make mining difficult. 65. Which of the following is an accurate statement about Canada? a. It was not until 1974 that the Canadian government passed laws officially permitting French Canadians to speak their own language. b. When the province of Quebec declared French to be its official language, many English-speaking residents and businesses left the province. c. French Canadians make up almost half of the total population of Canada, with the majority living in the province of Ontario. d. Only about 15 percent of the French Canadian population speaks fluent French. 66. Warfare between British and French colonists in North America between 1689 and 1763 ended with a. the British defeat in the Battle of Quebec. b. France surrendering most of its lands to Britain. c. independence for Canada. d. France gaining control of Canada. 67. Relations between the United States and Canada can best be summarized as a. generally good with occasional periods of political tension and conflict. b. strained because of high tariffs on both sides. c. generally good although many Canadians feel overshadowed by the United States. d. strained because of ongoing border disputes. 68. The diversity of the Canadian population is most accurately reflected in which of the following statements? a. The great diversity of the population has made a sense of national unity difficult to achieve. b. In order to promote a stronger sense of national unity, the government has limited immigration to the country. c. Because of liberal immigration policies, people of European ancestry no longer make up the majority of the population. d. In recent years the Inuit population has largely left behind their traditional way of life and has become just one more of a large number of ethnic minorities. 8

9 69. Building a pipeline above ground to transport Canada s oil and mineral resources a. creates barriers to the migration of arctic animals. b. causes acid rain. c. disrupts the permafrost of the fragile environment. d. permanently damages the natural vegetation. 70. In contrast to the United States, Canada is more likely to do which of the following? a. engage in armed combat with developing nations b. have positive relations with Japan and other Asian countries c. play the role of middle power in the global community d. engage in direct competition with European countries for business 71. The most important natural resource of the Atlantic Provinces is a. wildlife. c. the sea. b. rich soil. d. petroleum. 72. Quebec and Ontario developed as Canada s economic heart because of the provinces locations a. on the major waterway linking the Canadian interior and the Atlantic Ocean. b. along Canada s major railroad lines. c. bordering the Hudson Bay. d. in the southeastern corner of Canada near the United States. 73. The large cities of the Prairie Provinces developed in the late 1800s a. along the newly built railroads. b. along major waterways. c. around mining centers. d. around oil fields. 74. The rich mineral deposits and large reserves of petroleum in the northern territories are a. being exploited at the expense of the environment. b. causing a population boom in the region. c. largely undeveloped because of the harsh climate and terrain. d. forcing the native Inuit to radically alter their lifestyle. 75. All of the following factors have contributed to making national unity difficult to achieve except a. many Canadians strong ties to regional and ethnic groups. b. rivalry between Canadians of English and French heritage. c. great differences among the provinces and territories. d. immigration of central and eastern Europeans to Canada. 76. Which of the following distinguishes the province of Quebec from the rest of Canada? a. It has the largest Inuit population. b. It has the closest ties to the customs and culture of France. c. It has the largest Asian immigrant community. d. It was the only province that voted against becoming independent from Great Britain. 77. When Canada became an independent nation in 1931, the government a. continued to protect the rights of French-speaking citizens. b. made English the official language of Canada. c. passed laws to end the influence of French culture. d. established Quebec as a distinct society within the nation. 9

10 78. Today, Canada must balance the opportunities of developing its northern resources with the challenge of a. competing for markets with the United States. b. protecting the fragile environment. c. building transportation and communication facilities in the region. d. supplying a labor force large enough to mine the area. 79. In the very important economic link between the United States and Canada, the United States buys a. about 85 percent of all Canadian exports. b. almost 25 percent of all Canadian exports. c. all of Canada s petroleum and natural gas. d. manufactured goods only. 80. Canada plays an important role in the global community in all of the following ways except by a. promoting arms control and disarmament. b. working with the Commonwealth of Nations to promote trade. c. acting as superpower with influence over Europe and Asia. d. promoting trade with Japan and other Asian countries. 10

11 ID: A Geography - US and Canada Review Answer Section MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: OBJ: TOP: United States Landforms Canada Landforms 2. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Rocky Mountains Appalachian Mountains 3. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: OBJ: TOP: United States Climates Canada Climates 4. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Canada Climates 5. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Canada Physical Characteristics Canadian Shield 6. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: OBJ: TOP: United States Ecosystems Canada Ecosystems 7. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: OBJ: TOP: United States Population Canada Population 8. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: OBJ: TOP: United States Population Canada Population 9. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: 126 OBJ: TOP: United States History Canada History 10. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: OBJ: TOP: Canada Energy Use 11. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: United States Landforms Canada Landforms 12. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: United States Landforms Canada Landforms 13. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: United States Climate Canada Climate 14. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: OBJ: TOP: United States Climate Canada Climate 15. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: OBJ: TOP: United States Ecosystems Canada Ecosystem 16. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: OBJ: TOP: United States Population Canada Population 17. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: OBJ: TOP: United States Population Distribution Canada 18. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Great Lakes Cities 19. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Canada Population Density 20. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: OBJ: TOP: Canada Energy Use 21. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Economic Development United States 1

12 ID: A 22. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: 150 OBJ: TOP: Growth of Suburbs 23. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: OBJ: TOP: Natural Resources United States 24. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Growth of Cities and United States Railroad 25. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: 144 OBJ: TOP: Natural Resources United States 26. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: OBJ: TOP: Transportation United States 27. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Urban Hierarchy 28. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Growth of Cities and United States 29. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: 151 OBJ: TOP: Cities United States Metropolitan Areas United States 30. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Communication Technology 31. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: OBJ: TOP: Agriculture in the Great Plains United States 32. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: 145 OBJ: TOP: Transportation United States Steam Engine 33. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: OBJ: TOP: Natural Resources Economic Development United States 34. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: 149 OBJ: TOP: Transportation United States Erie Canal 35. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: 147 OBJ: TOP: Free Enterprise Economic Systems & United States 36. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Natural Resources and United States 37. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: OBJ: TOP: Metropolitan Areas Urban Hierarchy Atlanta Tucson 38. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Transcontinental Railroad 39. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: 149 OBJ: TOP: Growth of Cities and United States 40. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Patterns of Settlement Movement 41. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Industry and Trade in the Northeast 42. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: OBJ: TOP: Settlement Patterns in the South 43. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Industry in the South 44. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Industry in the South 45. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Agriculture in the Midwest 2

13 ID: A 46. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Industry in the Midwest 47. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Agriculture in the Midwest 48. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: 174 OBJ: TOP: Growth of Cities in the West 49. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Population Growth in the West 50. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Human-Environment Interaction in the West 51. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: 157 OBJ: TOP: Physical Features of the Northeast 52. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Megalopolis 53. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Industry in the Northeast 54. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Industry in the South 55. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Ecosystems in the South 56. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Population in the South 57. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: OBJ: TOP: The Midwest 58. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: 170 OBJ: TOP: Transportation and Industry in the Midwest 59. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Natural Resources and the Economy in the West 60. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Alaska Hawaii 61. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Atlantic Provinces 62. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: OBJ: TOP: Prairie Provinces British Colombia 63. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: OBJ: TOP: Ontario Quebec 64. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Natural Resources and Northern Territories 65. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: OBJ: TOP: Canadian Culture 66. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: 189 OBJ: TOP: Colonialism in North America Battle of Quebec 67. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Canada and the United States 68. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: 191 OBJ: TOP: Diversity in Canada 69. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: 193 OBJ: TOP: Natural Resources Canada 3

14 ID: A 70. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: 195 OBJ: TOP: Canada's Links With the World 71. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: OBJ: TOP: Atlantic Provinces 72. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Ontario Quebec 73. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Prairie Provinces 74. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: OBJ: TOP: Natural Resources and Northern Territories 75. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: OBJ: TOP: National Unity and Canada 76. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: OBJ: TOP: Quebec 77. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: 190 OBJ: TOP: Canadian Independence 78. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: OBJ: TOP: Natural Resources and Northern Territories 79. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: OBJ: TOP: Canada and the United States 80. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: 195 OBJ: TOP: Canada's World Role 4

15 Geography - US and Canada Review [Answer Strip] ID: A _ B 8. _ C 17. _ A 26. _ B 35. _ A 9. _ B 18. _ C 27. _ C 1. _ D 19. _ A 28. _ C 36. _ B 10. _ D 2. _ A 20. _ C 29. _ A 37. _ C 11. _ B 3. _ B 12. _ C 21. _ B 30. _ C 38. _ A 4. _ C 13. _ C 22. _ A 31. _ D 39. _ C 5. _ B 14. _ D 23. _ A 32. _ D 40. _ D 24. _ A 6. _ D 15. _ C 33. _ D 41. _ C 7. _ B 25. _ A 34. _ A 42. _ D 16.

16 Geography - US and Canada Review [Answer Strip] ID: A _ C 43. _ B 53. _ A 62. _ A 69. _ B 78. _ A 54. _ D 44. _ B 63. _ C 70. _ A 79. _ D 55. _ C 45. _ C 56. _ D 64. _ C 71. _ C 80. _ A 72. _ A 46. _ A 57. _ B 65. _ A 73. _ C 47. _ D 58. _ B 48. _ C 59. _ B 66. _ C 74. _ A 49. _ A 60. _ C 67. _ D 75. _ D 50. _ A 68. _ B 76. _ C 61. _ C 51. _ A 77. _ D 52.

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