Physical Geography of the United States

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Which type of ecosystem is associated with higher elevations?

A

coral reefs

B

dense forests

C

mountain tundra

D

semiarid grasslands

2

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What term means the spread of ideas, goods, customs, or technology from one group to another?

A

competitive advantage

B

resource location

C

economic development

D

cultural diffusion

3

What is one way Jewish people have responded to antisemitism throughout history?

A

Jewish organizations have passed laws to protect religious freedom.

B

Jewish organizations have passed laws to protect religious freedom.

C

Jewish people have created religious traditions to celebrate their resiliency.

D

Jewish people have created religious traditions to celebrate their resiliency.

E

Jewish religious leaders have created memorials of people who died.

F

Jewish religious leaders have created memorials of people who died.

G

Jewish leaders have established Jerusalem as the Jewish homeland.

H

Jewish leaders have established Jerusalem as the Jewish homeland.

4

Study the graph of voting rates by age.

A

The voting rate of people aged 45–64 will increase.

B

Voters aged 18–29 will have the greatest increase in voting rates.

C

Voters aged 30–44 will be the least likely to vote of all age groups.

D

The voting rate of people aged 65 and older will dip below that of people aged 45–64.

5

To gain US citizenship, a person must pass an English exam and

A

an ethics exam.

B

a civics exam.

C

a fitness exam.

D

a driving exam.

6

What is one major difference between socialism and communism?

A

Social classes still exist under socialism, but not under communism.

B

Citizens may own personal property under communism, but not under socialism.

C

Socialism is only an economic system, while communism is an economic and political system.

D

Under socialism, businesses seek to earn profits, but under communism they seek to meet people’s needs.

7

Study the major mountain ranges on the map of the United States.

A

Rocky Mountains

B

Cascade Mountains

C

Appalachian Mountains

D

Sierra Nevada Mountains

8

Which climates does the Pacific Northwest experience? Select four options.

A

arid

B

tropical

C

humid subtropical

D

marine west coast

E

Mediterranean

F

semiarid

9

A celebrity posts a picture on social media of a new hairstyle that becomes trendy around the world.What method of cultural diffusion is this?

A

travel

B

trade

C

migration

D

technology

10

What makes a source relevant?

A

It uses facts or data out of context.

B

It relies on facts or data that are old.

C

It relates to the subject or topic in a useful way.

D

It supports one point of view on a subject or topic.

11

Which examples are natural resources?

A

plastic and paper

B

soil and minerals

C

fabrics and sheet metals

D

electricity and concrete

12

What is one requirement for all US citizens?

A

voting

B

paying taxes

C

staying informed

D

participating in the community

13

What is the Zionist movement?

A

a ruling by the UN General Assembly giving Palestine to Zionist leaders

B

a ruling by the UN General Assembly giving Palestine to Zionist leaders

C

a request from the Ottoman Empire to restrict Jewish emigration to Palestine

D

a request from the Ottoman Empire to restrict Jewish emigration to Palestine

E

a declaration from the British government establishing Israel as a Jewish state

F

a declaration from the British government establishing Israel as a Jewish state

G

a social movement started by Jewish people to create a Jewish state in Palestine

H

a social movement started by Jewish people to create a Jewish state in Palestine

14

Demitri and Aleki moved to the United States from Greece several years ago. Demitri has completed the naturalization process. Aleki is a permanent resident. What is the difference between their statuses?

A

Demitri cannot vote in state and federal elections yet, but Aleki can.

B

Demitri can remain in the United States, but Aleki must leave soon.

C

Demitri has all the rights of a citizen, while Aleki faces some restrictions.

D

Demitri can work in the United States, while Aleki cannot seek employment.

15

How can trade agreements benefit a country?

A

by determining what a country can produce

B

by allowing companies to charge more for goods

C

by reducing tariffs or other restrictions

D

by determining where people will be able to travel

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