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What is terrorrism?
Violent attacks to cause fear.
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What is a tributary?
It's a stream or river that flows into a larger stream or river.
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What country did the U.S. gained its independence from?
Britain
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Many pioneers looked for .... (it's a mineral) in the West.
gold
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Mention 2 ways in which a country can protect itself from terrorism:
1. Increase seurity in airports. 2. Use the Department of Homeland Security. 3. Make allies with other countries to attack terrorism.
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What is a colony?
It's a territory controlled by people from a foreign land.
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What is a megalopolis?
It's a string of cities that have grown together.
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What physical places does the Mississippi River and its tributaries drain?
The Interior Plains.
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Mention the 4 regions of the U.S.:
1. The Northeast 2. The South 3. The Midwest 4. The West
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Describe the Appalachian Mountains:
The highest mountain in the Appalachians is only 6,700 feet (2,040 m). The Appalachian Mountains have lower, smooth peaks from erosion.
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Who were the pioneers?
They were the first settlers.
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What is to be bilingual?
To speak 2 languages.
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Mexico, The United States and Canada signed a ..... .....
trade agreement.
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In what region is corn mosrtly grown?
In the Midwest.
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Describe the Rocky Mountains:
The Roky Mountaiins have jagged peaks that tower over 14,000 feet (4,267 m).
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What are The Rocky Mountains?
They are a major mountain range in the West.
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What are the Appalachian Mountains?
They are a major mountain range to the East.
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Mention 3 natural resources that affect your daily life:
1. Coal (makes electricity). 2. Oil (makes gas that fuels cars). 3. Foods grown around the country.
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Mention 2 things that happened in the U.S. on September 2001 regarding the terrorist attack:
1. Two planes crashed into the Twin Towers (World Trade Center). 2. One plane crashed into the Pentagon.
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Mention 2 ways in which the regions of the U.S. are different from one another?
1. Each region has its own natural resources. 2. Each region has its own methods of land use.
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What are the Great Lakes?
It's the largest freshwater lake system in the world.
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Which is the third largest city in the United States of North America?
It's Chicago.
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How has American culture influenced other cultures around the world?
Large entertainment, food and clothing companies market their produts to other countries.
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What are the 5 cities that form the megalopolis?
Boston, Washington D.C., New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore.
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Mention 4 consequences that on how the recession affect The U.S. economy in 2007?
1. The housing market collapsed 2. Jobs were lost. 3. Majr banks and businesses failed. 4. There was a sharp decrease in economic activity.