United States
What are the three largest urban areas in the United States?
New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago
Most people in Canada live near _________________.
the United States border
Is brain drain a problem in Latin America?
yes
What region have we studied about that has the most storms because of its size and proximity to oceans?
central America
What is most of the earth made up of?
water
What is the current life expectancy in the United States?
78.6
Which two European nations settled Canada first?
the French and the English
Which two European nations were first to settle in South America?
Spain and Portugal
Which region has mostly tropical climates?
central America
What causes the earth to have 365 1/4 days?
revolution of the earth around the sun
What type of economy does the United States have?
capitalism
Most people in Canada live in the eastern or western part?
eastern
What is the dominant religion in most of Latin America?
Roman Catholic
What causes temperatures to become cooler the higher you go above sea level?
elevation
What do we call the exact location of a point on the earth using latitude and longitude?
absolute location
In the United States constitution, which amendment is the most controversial?
1st Amendment
The type of government Canada has is a parliamentary _____________________.
democracy
What word would describe many Latin American governments?
unstable and/or corruption
Oceans affect climate by making temperatures ____________________.
moderate
Which type of map shows rivers, mountains, and plains?
a physical map
What is another name for the death penalty in the United States?
capital punishment
Canada's main trade partner is ____________________.
the United States
What activity causes volcanoes and earthquakes in Latin America?
Tectonic movement
What type of climate is found in the jungles of Costa Rica?
tropical
What type of farmer produces all of his/her needs?
a subsistence farmer