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Which of the following geographical features is not shared by the United States and Canada?

A
the Great Lakes region
B
the Great Plains
C
the Rio Grande
D
the Rocky Mountains
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The US government was very involved in Latin America during the Cold War, often in an attempt to __________.

A
establish agricultural trade, especially for tropical fruit such as bananas
B
rebuild the Panama Canal and increase shipping
C
promote English as the most common language in the region
D
stop the spread of communism in the region
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Which of the following statements about the physical geography of Latin America is false?

A
The longest mountain range in the world is found in Latin America.
B
The Panama Canal is partially man-made.
C
Rivers meet the ocean at estuaries, such as the Rio de la Plata.
D
El Niño is a series of volcanic eruptions caused by tectonic activity.
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Haiti’s independence from France was achieved through a __________.

A
campaign by the US
B
peaceful transfer of power
C
slave rebellion
D
military effort by Cuba
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Read the paragraph below and answer the question that follows. This US region is currently experiencing population growth. It is a major agricultural region for growing citrus, tobacco, and cotton. It is becoming increasingly urbanized and is now an important center for the communications, space, and sports industries. Which region is described in the paragraph above?

A
the Northeast
B
the West
C
the Midwest
D
the South
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The diverse cultural landscape of Texas has caused different cultures to blend and innovate. Tex-Mex illustrates this cultural innovation because it is --

A
the name given to Mexican immigrants in Texas.
B
a style of dance popularized by Mexican Americans.
C
a combination of two cuisines of Texas and Mexico.
D
a cultural festival held every year in New Braunfels, Texas.
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The large connected urban area from Boston to Washington, DC, is often referred to as a(n) __________.

A
metropolis
B
megalopolis
C
suburb
D
urban zone
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All of the following statements about Mexican-American culture in Texas are true EXCEPT:

A
Mexican American culture is represented by many artists and musicians.
B
Spanish newspapers and radio stations address news of both the U.S. and Mexico.
C
By the 1990s, nearly 40% of Mexican Americans held skilled or professional positions.
D
They kept their Mexican customs and culture and did not combine any American traditions into their culture.
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In what way is reforestation a positive initiative?

A
It saves a portion of land from urban sprawl.
B
It replants trees on lands destroyed by farming, manufacturing, logging, and city growth.
C
It promotes increased public transportation use and limits carbon emissions.
D
It improves the city by planning for disasters.
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Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Image by the National Atlas of the US The mountains circled in yellow on the map above are the __________.

Question illustration
A
Pacific Mountains
B
Appalachian Mountains
C
Rocky Mountains
D
Continental Divide
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The most influential immigrant group in Texas came from __________.

A
Poland
B
Mexico
C
Germany
D
Czechoslovakia
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The Continental Divide __________.

A
divides the United States into east and west
B
divides the United States into north and south
C
divides the flow of river systems in the United States into east and west
D
is a series of rivers and mountains that separates Canada from the United States
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Which of the following immigrant groups suffered from prejudice during the world wars, causing them to Americanize their names and abandon their language and many of their traditions?

A
Poles
B
Mexicans
C
Germans
D
Czechoslovakians

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