Geography and Resources
What climate, known for long, cold winters, covers much of Canada?
Subarctic
What kind of economy do the United States and Canada have?
Market-based economy
What city has underground plazas where people can shop in harsh weather?
Montreal
What landlocked U.S. state is named in the study guide?
Colorado
Who is the head of government in Canada?
Prime Minister
What did many Chinese immigrants come to the United States to mine?
Gold
What resource in Alberta can be processed to produce oil?
Oil Sands
How many branches share government authority in the U.S. system of separation of powers?
Three branches
What is the spread and mixing of traditions and customs called?
Cultural Diffusion
What is a major concern about harvesting oil sands?
Environmental Damages
Who formally appoints the person who becomes prime minister in Canada?
Governor-General
What may women pursue to enter more skilled professions and leadership positions?
Higher Education
What is one reason fresh water is an important issue in the southwestern United States?
The population is growing while supplies of clean, fresh water are becoming more limited.
What do large corporations suggest about the economies of the United States and Canada?
They reflect that the countries are generally prosperous and developed
What is a metropolitan area, and what does it include besides a large city?
It is a region that includes a large city and its surrounding communities