Prescriptive Test — Unit test Answers

Which two mountain ranges make up the Sierra Madres mountain system? A. the Andes and Rocky Mountains B. Tierra Nevada and Tierra Helada C. Tierra Fria and Tierra Templada D. Sierra Madre Oriental and Sierra Madre Occidental Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Use your knowledge of the climate zones of the United States and Canada to help you interpret this map. Locate the black star on the map above. In which climate zone is it located? A. humid subtropical B. marine west coast C. steppe D. subarctic Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Analyze the charts below and answer the question that follows. Which of the class pyramids above correctly shows the race-based class system used in the Spanish colonies in the Americas? A. One (1) B. Two (2) C. Three (3) D. Four (4) Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Mining, logging, and farming all contribute to the deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest in Latin America. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The US and Canadian governments are doing all of the following to combat environmental problems except __________. A. encouraging the use of public transportation B. enacting clean water policies C. requiring emissions testing D. limiting animal populations in some regions Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The Quebec Act of 1774 established all of the following except the right to __________. A. self-government as a dominion B. practice Catholicism freely C. use French civil law D. retain the French language Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following events would mostly likely happen during an El Niño year? A. Coastal regions would receive more rainfall, and storms would be more severe. B. More earthquakes would occur along the Ring of Fire. C. Hurricanes would occur more frequently. D. Coastal regions would be drier, and the risk of drought would increase. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements best describes the role of the Catholic Church in the European conquest of Latin America? A. Conquering Latin America was the major goal of the Catholic Church during the Fourth Crusade. B. The Catholic Church vehemently opposed the colonization of the New World and threatened excommunication of anyone involved in the conquest. C. The Catholic Church supported the conquistadors but was not interested in converting the local populations. D. Catholic missionaries converted large numbers of the native populations, and the Catholic Church owned a substantial amount of property. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Angel Falls, the highest waterfall in the world at 3,212 feet, can be found in the A. Mato Grasso Plateau B. Mexican Plateau C. Sierra Madre Orientals D. Guiana Highlands Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Because they stretch across 4,500 miles, the __________ Mountains are considered the world’s longest mountain range. A. Appalachian B. Rocky C. Andes D. Sierra Madre Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which US region is most often considered a historical center for finance, medicine, education, and commerce? A. the West Coast B. the Midwest C. the Northeast D. the South Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

What causes the natural event called El Niño? In a short paragraph, describe El Niño and the effects it has on Latin America.

Compare and contrast the people and economies of the South and Northeast regions of the United States. In a short paragraph, identify at least two key differences between these regions.

Because they are located above 15,000 feet, areas in the Tierra Nevada elevation zone have __________ ecosystems. A. grassland B. highland C. tropical forest D. chaparral Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements about resources and industry in Latin America is false? A. Venezuela and Mexico are the two leading oil producing countries in Latin America. B. Latin America is the leading user of hydroelectric power in the world. C. Maquiladoras are factories located in Mexico that are often managed by international companies. D. The Amazon Rainforest supports Latin America’s lumber industry. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

What is the Ring of Fire? In a paragraph, explain how the Ring of Fire impacts natural events in Latin America. Which of the two earthquakes discussed in this lesson occurred along the Ring of Fire?

Identify the largest challenge currently facing the Amazon Rainforest. In a short paragraph, provide examples of possible solutions. How would you approach this challenge?

Give three examples of natural resources found in Latin America. Explain which industries use these natural resources and the environmental challenges that can occur as a result.