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Physical Geography of the United States — Unit test Answers

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What is one requirement for applying for US citizenship?

A
family living in the US
B
employment with a US company
C
sponsorship from a current citizen
D
the ability to speak, write, and read English
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The picture shows The Hall of Names at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem.

A
It shows the lifestyles of many Jewish people during the war.
B
It shows the normalcy of life before the Holocaust.
C
It displays the resiliency of Jewish religious tradition.
D
It humanizes the loss of life during the Holocaust.
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Study the map of US climate regions.

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Midwest
B
Northeast
C
Southeast
D
Pacific Southwest
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Which key factors led to Chicago becoming an important city for trade? Select two options.central locationbanking servicesspace to expandtransportation networktechnology companies

A
central location
B
banking services
C
space to expand
D
transportation network
E
technology companies
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What is the difference in climates east and west of the Cascade Mountains in the Pacific Northwest?

A
There is more cloud cover and more rain in the east of the Cascade Mountains.
B
There are colder winters in the west but milder winters in the east of the Cascade Mountains.
C
There is more sunshine and less rain in the west of the Cascade Mountains.
D
There are milder winters in the west but colder winters in the east of the Cascade Mountains.
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What would a citizen of India most likely apply for to study at an American university for six months?

A
naturalization
B
a temporary visa
C
permanent residency
D
natural-born citizenship
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Which example illustrates the impact of technology on cultural diffusion?

A
an increase in the number of people speaking French in Canada
B
an increase in the types of minerals produced in Mexico
C
an increase in the number of holidays recognized by a nation’s government
D
an increase in people traveling to different countries
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How did Americans’ opinions of the treatment of Jewish people in Europe compare to their responses to the arrival of Jewish refugees in the United States?

A
Americans were uneasy about the poor treatment of Jewish people in Europe, and they welcomed the arrival of many Jewish refugees.
B
Americans were vocal about the poor treatment of Jewish people in Europe, and they criticized the US government for not welcoming more Jewish refugees.
C
Americans were unaware of the poor treatment of Jewish people in Europe, and they were resentful of Jewish refugees, claiming they were taking jobs from Americans.
D
Americans were troubled by the poor treatment of Jewish people in Europe, but they worried about the impact of Jewish refugees on the US economy.
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Study the charts about industries in San Francisco.

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A
It is a hub for internet-oriented businesses.
B
It is focused on extracting natural resources.
C
It is known for a strong manufacturing sector.
D
It is a leader in innovative transportation options.
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Compare these headlines."Requiring community service hours for high school graduation creates better citizens.”by Jack Smith, The Times, February 15, 2021"Demanding community service hours for graduation puts too much strain on students.”by Jennifer Smith, The Post, February 15, 2021

A
Both articles focus on only one side of the issue.
B
Both articles approve of requiring community service.
C
Neither article backs up its claims with facts.
D
Neither article approves of requiring community service.
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Read the passage.Olivia’s family lives on a farm. However, Olivia’s family does not own the farm. The farm is a collective farm, meaning that it is owned by her country’s government. The milk and crops that are produced on the farm are collected by the government and distributed to the country’s citizens.

A
a communist government
B
a dictatorship
C
a direct democracy
D
a constitutional monarchy
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Evaluate this screenshot.

A
City threatens to outlaw single-use plastic bags.
B
City wants to force stores to give up plastic bags.
C
City debates the future of single-use plastic bags.
D
City calls for pro-environment ban on plastic bags.
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Read this excerpt from Article 2 of the Nuremberg Laws.A Reich citizen is a subject of the state who is of German or related blood and proves by his conduct that he is willing and fit to faithfully serve the German people and Reich.–Article 2,Nuremberg Laws

A
to require that all German citizens be employed
B
to create legal protections for German citizens
C
to prevent Jewish people from practicing their religion
D
to remove Jewish people’s right to German citizenship
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What is a responsibility?

A
something a person likes to do
B
something a person cannot do
C
something a person should do
D
something a person wants to do
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Jada finds a new website that claims to offer news from around the world. She reads a story about Russians releasing lions in the streets to keep people inside during a global pandemic. How can Jada best determine if the story is accurate?

A
She can search reliable sites to try to confirm the website’s information.
B
She can post the story to another platform to see how people react to it.
C
She can ask herself whether the author of the story is an expert on Russia.
D
She can read the website’s “about” section to learn more about the organization.
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Study the map of the United States.Which political divisions are visible on the map? Select two options.citiesmountainsregionsriversstates

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cities
B
mountains
C
regions
D
rivers
E
states
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Every US citizen has equality under the law, which is a

A
duty.
B
right.
C
requirement.
D
responsibility.
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How does the experience of the Jewish people during the Roman Empire compare to the experience of Jewish people during the Holocaust?

A
The Romans allowed freedom of religion, but the Nazis restricted Judaism.
B
The Nazis forced Jewish people to relocate, but the Romans created a Jewish state.
C
Both the Romans and the Nazis enslaved the Jewish people.
D
Both the Romans and the Nazis destroyed Jerusalem.
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Which example most clearly shows a connection between natural resources and the built environment?

A
Canada is a leading producer in gold and diamonds. In 2019, Canadian diamond mines had lower diamond production, which led to a decrease in the value of diamond exports.
B
Iowa and Illinois are the highest producers of corn in the US. This has contributed to the growth of farmers’ markets and businesses that sell farm equipment in those regions.
C
Mexico has an abundance of petroleum and crude oil resources. As a result, Mexico is a major exporter of oil and oil products and an important trading partner of the US.
D
The US is a major producer of coal, a type of rock found deep underground. Much of this coal has been obtained from the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee.
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Review the social media post.

A
It has more than 1,000 shares.
B
It has more than 9,000 likes.
C
It links to a government source.
D
It shows the date it was posted.

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