Question 1

In what ways has the exploitation of US natural resources led to some of the pollution problems referred to in this chapter?

Accepted Answer

The exploitation of US natural resources has led to pollution problems in several ways. For example, the extraction of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas has led to air and water pollution. The burning of these fuels releases harmful pollutants such as carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere, contributing to air pollution and climate change. Additionally, the extraction and transportation of these fuels can lead to spills and leaks, contaminating water sources and soil.

Furthermore, the mining of metals and minerals has also resulted in pollution issues. The process of extracting and processing these materials can release toxic substances and heavy metals into the environment, contaminating waterways and soil. In addition, deforestation and land clearing for agriculture and development have led to habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity, further contributing to environmental degradation.

Overall, the exploitation of US natural resources has had significant negative impacts on the environment, leading to pollution problems that have far-reaching consequences for ecosystems, human health, and the planet as a whole. It is important for sustainable and responsible resource management practices to be implemented to mitigate these pollution issues and protect the environment for future generations.

Question 2

Which issue affecting Alaska has been the subject of recent debate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Population decline 
B)  Permafrost 
C)  Global warming 
D)  Oil exploration 
E)  Gas explosions D

Question 3

What did the Piedmont provide the first industrial cities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coal 
B)  Waterpower 
C)  Slave labor 
D)  Iron ore 
E)  Wheat B

Question 4

Which city does the Erie Canal serve?

Accepted Answer

A)  Baltimore 
B)  Chicago 
C)  Cleveland 
D)  Philadelphia 
E)  New York

Question 5

With which regions do you chiefly associate gas reserves?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atlantic Plain 
B)  Appalachian Plateau 
C)  Central Lowland 
D)  Great Plains 
E)  Rockies

Question 6

How did New Mexico and Arizona become part of the Union?

Accepted Answer

A)  They were purchased from Napoleon 
B)  They were purchased from Spain 
C)  They were seized in a war 
D)  They joined after the Civil War 
E)  They were purchased from Mexico

Question 7

Which state has the highest unemployment rate in the US?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arizona 
B)  Alaska 
C)  Maine 
D)  Nevada 
E)  North Carolina

Question 8

What are the major natural resources of the US and where are they located?

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Question 9

Discuss the causes of differences between Native-American and contemporary American cultural geography.

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Question 10

When was the transcontinental railroad to Los Angeles completed?

Accepted Answer

A)  1845 
B)  1855 
C)  1865 
D)  1875 
E)  1885

Question 11

Outline the main physical features of the US, describing the country's most important natural resources and commenting on the environmental cost of their use.

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Question 12

What is the Superfund statute concerned with?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increasing agricultural production 
B)  Toxic waste sites 
C)  Preventing landslip 
D)  Enforcing clean air regulations 
E)  Providing safe drinking water

Question 13

When did Hawaii become a US territory?

Accepted Answer

A)  1880 
B)  1900 
C)  1959 
D)  1963 
E)  1984

Question 14

Which term best describes the American population?

Accepted Answer

A)  Very static 
B)  Resistant to change 
C)  Highly mobile 
D)  Economically deprived 
E)  Very prone to illness

Question 15

Why did Indian tribes increase in number in the Great Plains between 1700 and 1750?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because settlers had no interest in these areas 
B)  Because they started hunting bison on horseback 
C)  Because many Indians fled there from foreign settlers 
D)  They developed high resistance to European diseases 
E)  They acquired guns to protect themselves from settlers

Question 16

When was the St Lawrence Seaway opened?

Accepted Answer

A)  1825 
B)  1876 
C)  1925 
D)  1959 
E)  2006

Question 17

What is produced in the valleys of the western Cordillera?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vegetables 
B)  Steel 
C)  Coal 
D)  Timber 
E)  Fruit

Question 18

To what factors do you attribute the economic decline of the Appalachian region?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gas 
B)  Oil 
C)  Atomic energy 
D)  Deforestation 
E)  Soil erosion

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