Cultural Geography of the US and Canada Answers

Though no longer a series of colonies, the United States retains close ties to Britain as __________. A. a commonwealth B. a dependency C. a dominion D. part of a “special relationship” Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which US region has a population that is most likely to be dominated by people of Irish, Italian, Puerto Rican, and African American backgrounds? A. the West Coast B. the Midwest C. the Northeast D. the South Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Among Canada’s aboriginal peoples, there are over 600 recognized tribes that speak over 30 different languages. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Analyze the timelines below and answer the question that follows. Which of the timelines above accurately represents the order of historical events in Canadian history? A. One (1) B. Two (2) C. Three (3) D. Four (4) Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The government supports the broadcasting and entertainment industry in Canada in order to __________. A. ensure that programming is done in both English and French B. promote a distinct Canadian culture and avoid saturation by US programming C. promote a failing industry that needs outside economic support D. regulate and censor the programs that are available Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Britain acquired Canada from France __________. A. through the Louisiana Purchase B. through the Treaty of Paris, at the end of the Seven Years’ War C. following the American Revolution D. through a complicated series of trades for territories Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

One-fourth of all Canadians live in __________. A. urban areas B. Vancouver C. the Heartland provinces D. the province of Quebec Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Over half of the African American population in the United States lives in the __________. A. Northeast B. West C. Midwest D. South Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. This US region is known as the breadbasket of America. It is a major agricultural region known for growing wheat, corn, and oats. It is also an important region for manufacturing and supports the US auto industry. Which region is described in the paragraph above? A. the Northeast B. the West C. the Midwest D. the South Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which US region historically has been dependent on the entertainment, software, and aerospace industries as part of its economy? A. the West Coast B. the Midwest C. the Northeast D. the South Please select the best answer from the choices provided.