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What is Caleb's favorite color?
A. Aqua
B. Teal
C. Black
D. Red
B. Teal
Which statement explains why iron is probably the most important mineral mined in the United States and Canada?
A. It is used to power factories and other large businesses.
B. It is used in the construction of a variety of human-made structures.
C. It is a precious metal frequently used in fine jewelry.
D. It is an important energy source for electric and battery-powered devices.
B. It is used in the construction of a variety of human-made structures.
What is Aston's favorite Sports Team?
A. Steelers
B. Cowboys
C. Chiefs
D. Packers
D. Packers
What is Kurtis's favorite show?
A. One Piece
B. Simpsons
C. Dragon Ball Z
D. Spongebob
A. One Piece
A. Pop and Rap
B. Jazz and HipHop
C. Country and Pop
D. Rap and Metal
D. Rap and Metal
Air conditioning began improving the lives of Phoenix residents in roughly which decade?
A.1870s
B.1910s
C.1950s
D.1990s
C.1950s
What is Bentley's favorite animal?
A. Gorilla
B. Black Bear
C. Cheetah
D. Platypus
C. Cheetah
Large-scale agriculture is characterized by
A. the use of machinery
B. the use of chemical fertilizers
C. planting a single crop across huge plots
D. producing more than enough to feed an entire family
C. planting a single crop across huge plots
By the 1970s, the Chesapeake Bay suffered from
A. lack of residential and commercial development in its basin
B. extreme environmental overprotection by the government
C. declining public taste for fresh seafood
D. death of wildlife and a collapsed fishing industry
D. death of wildlife and a collapsed fishing industry
Which statement best explains how residents of the U.S. Gulf Coast have adapted to their environment to deal with the risk of hurricane flooding?
A. They have planted trees with strong, deep root systems.
B. They have built sturdy homes of brick, steel, and concrete.
C. They have constructed tall, wide river levees.
D. They have built their homes with large basements.
C. They have constructed tall, wide river levees.
Which statement best explains how the timber industry in the United States and Canada has changed over the past 300 years?
A. It has become unimportant because the use of wood in homebuilding has almost disappeared.
B. It has increased in significance because trees are used more than ever for construction.
C. It has declined because the digital era has resulted in decreased paper use.
D. It has evolved as the uses for timber have become more varied.
D. It has evolved as the uses for timber have become more varied.
Montreal’s construction of underground shopping plazas is an example of
A. cultural diffusion
B. natural preservation
C. human migration
D. environmental adaptation
D. environmental adaptation
The discovery of the Ogallala Aquifer helped facilitate which shift in the United States?
A. a population migration from the Great Plains to Pacific coastal areas
B. an effort by dairy farmers in the Midwest to expand their output of milk and cheese products
C. the change from cattle grazing to large-scale growing of corn and soybeans in the Great Plains
D. the emergence of large cities in desert areas of the Southwest
C. the change from cattle grazing to large-scale growing of corn and soybeans in the Great Plains
A funnel-shaped cloud on the Great Plains is likely to be a
A. tornado
B. hurricane
C. thunderhead
D. monsoon
A. tornado
Which statement best describes the relationship between resources and development in the United States and Canada?
A. Varied and plentiful natural resources have helped build strong economies in both countries.
B. In both countries, the need to import renewable natural resources has hampered economic growth.
C. The presence of more nonrenewable than renewable resources has contributed to uneven economic growth in the United States.
D. Because it has a smaller population, Canada has prospered more than the United States as a result of its abundant natural resources.
A. Varied and plentiful natural resources have helped build strong economies in both countries.
Which statement best explains why adobe structures were well suited for the Southwest?
A. They were easy to disassemble and relocate.
B. They withstood the effects of the region’s tornadoes.
C. Their interiors remained cool in daylight hours and warm at night.
D. Their inside space was needed for drying fish caught from the area’s rivers.
C. Their interiors remained cool in daylight hours and warm at night.
One main difference between the indigenous peoples of the Northeast and those who lived in the Southwest was that
A. only people in the Southwest grew corn, beans, and squash
B. only people in the Southwest had to search for water
C. only people in the Northeast lived in permanent dwellings
D. only people in the Northeast hunted animals for food
B. only people in the Southwest had to search for water
What is Greyson's favorite color?
A. Blue
B. Red
C. Yellow
D. Green
B. Red
Dams built on the Colorado River in seven U.S. states have had what effect?
A. They have satisfied most of these states’ needs for electric power.
B. They have enriched the river water with nutrients and a variety of new species of fish.
C. They have created a cooperative working relationship among states, so federal government intervention is not needed to ensure fair water distribution.
D. They have reduced the river’s force to almost nothing by the time it finally empties into the sea.
D. They have reduced the river’s force to almost nothing by the time it finally empties into the sea.
A. Ice Cream
B. Pizza
C. Mac and Cheese
D. Donuts
A. Ice Cream
Which goals do the U.S. and Canadian national park systems share?
A. to protect lumber reserves for future logging
B. to provide living space and hunting grounds for indigenous peoples
C. to preserve ecosystems for endangered plant and animal species
D. to increase government revenues by collecting user fees from vacationers
C. to preserve ecosystems for endangered plant and animal species
Which factor most contributed to the settlement of Phoenix, Arizona, in the early 1900s?
A. the intersection of two important rivers at the center of the city
B. the discovery of irrigation techniques left behind by indigenous inhabitants
C. the construction of dams in nearby rivers, which provided water for agriculture
D. the existing rail system, which provided easier access to the West Coast
C. the construction of dams in nearby rivers, which provided water for agriculture
What is the prime source of acid rain?
A. byproducts of coal-burning power plants and factories
B. animal waste from livestock on farms
C. exhaust fumes from congested automobile traffic
D. water pollution in large lakes and rivers
A. byproducts of coal-burning power plants and factories
Which statement best describes how summer affected food gathering for indigenous Arctic peoples?
A. The hunting of walruses and reindeer dropped off considerably.
B. The increased sunshine meant more plants could complement a diet of fish and meat.
C. The break from ice fishing forced them to relearn food-gathering techniques every summer.
D. The long hours of daylight often caused fisherman to stay out too long, leading to malnourishment for their families.
B. The increased sunshine meant more plants could complement a diet of fish and meat.
Which statement best explains the origins of fossil fuels?
A. They are produced by living shrubs and other vegetation.
B. They are produced when the earth’s temperature cools.
C. They were formed over ages from lava deep inside the earth.
D. They were formed over millions of years from dead plants and animals.
D. They were formed over millions of years from dead plants and animals.