The United States and Mexico have the following bodies of water that creates borders?
Gulf of California
Bering Strait
Hudson Bay
Gulf of Mexico
29. Christianity & the __ language were introduced into the region is one way cultures were influenced by Spanish.
Africans
Spanish
cattle ranching
Physical Environment
The following are “good” reasons for limiting government: To promote (push for) economic freedom
False
True
The following are “good” reasons for limiting government: To provide opportunity for all citizens
False
True
In a democracy citizens CAN exercise their individual rights at the expense of rights of others
True
False
27 . _______________ was the economic activity that the Columbian Exchange introduced to the South American culture.
cattle ranching
Africans
Physical Environment
language
33. In South America, enslaved Africans brought for work were also responsible for introduction new popular forms of __
Spanish
cattle ranching
dance, food, and music
language
Which letter on the map is at the location of Canada?
A
C
B
D
Canada and the US are described as highly rural regions because of migration within the region from urban areas.
False
True
The following are “good” reasons for limiting government: To not have to go to school
True
False
31. Canada and the US share a history of colonization and immigration resulting in a region that is characterized by ___
multiculturalism
language
dance, food, and music
responsibilities
French settlers in Canada created a strong culture region within Canada.
True
False
Why might it be important to limit the government’s power?
Because I don't want to be told what to do EVER.
So that the government cannot use its power in a negative
34. Religion and ___ patterns changed significantly as a result of the migration of European colonists to South America.
cattle ranching
dance, food, and music
language
Spanish
The following are “good” reasons for limiting government: To protect human rights
True
False
focuses on a particular theme or special topic
economic map
thematic map
physical map
political map
Some of the major landforms that Canada and the United States share are the Great Lakes and the Rocky Mountains.
False
True
focuses on national or state boundaries
thematic map
economic map
political map
climate map
The United States and Canada are both considered to be multicultural societies because —
a history of immigration resulted in several cultures mixing
most of the people here speak more than one language
people living in here have economic and political freedoms
the American Indian cultures in these societies did not mix.
The increase in the percentage of people who live in cities.
constitutional monarchy
free trade
urbanization
culture
28 . Calypso music in the Caribbean can be traced back to the contributions of _____ who were brought to the region.
Africans
Physical Environment
cattle ranching
language
Geographers use a grid system to determine an exact location. What is used to determine the north/south and east/west?
equator
north/south pole
longitude/latitude
If a culture (society) values freedom and liberty, would it have a limited or an unlimited government?
limited
unlimited
The following are “good” reasons for limiting government: To guarantee peaceful transitions of power
False
True
A type of government that has legal limits on its power, usually in the form of a constitution.
unlimited government
limited government
urbanization
culture
A type of government in which there are no legal limits set on its power.
multiculturalism
democracy
free trade
unlimited government
The 6 terms used to describe the aspects of culture are: celebration, rules, music, religion, language, food
True
False
Businesses where people make finished products from raw materials.
manufacturing
retail
agriculture
service
30. Cutting down rainforests to clear land for farming is how people living in Central America have modified the ______
Africans
language
Physical Environment
cattle ranching
A word that describes a society where many different cultures live together.
multiculturalism
culture
migration
urbanization
The movement of people from one place to live in another.
unlimited government
culture
migration
democracy
Businesses that provide services rather than goods.
agriculture
service
manufacturing
retail
How can you tell if a country has a limited or an unlimited government?
The government has only one political party.
By looking to see if it has a Constitution, or not.
Businesses that focus on growing crops and raising livestock.
manufacturing
service
agriculture
tyranny
32. Voting, paying taxes, obeying laws and jury duty are obligations and ____ of U.S. Citizens.
dance, food, and music
language
Spanish
responsibilities
Which country has a population of approximately 1300 million?
Mexico
China
United States
India
Businesses that sell directly to final customers.
manufacturing
retail
agriculture
tyranny
documents landscape features of a place
climate map
political map
physical map
thematic map
A government in which a single person rules absolutely and in a cruel way.
manufacturing
tyranny
agriculture
service
The set of beliefs, values, and practices that a group of people have in common.
democracy
limited government
culture
constitutional monarchy