Natural Resources in the US

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What was one of the reasons for the success of the United States according to the text?

  • Small land mass
  • Inadequate water sources
  • Lack of fertile soil
  • Abundant natural resources (correct)

Why did the US not have to spend as much money on defense in its development stages?

  • Lack of natural resources
  • Being surrounded by many countries
  • Due to its limited coastline
  • Having a large land mass (correct)

Why was irrigating the Great Plains necessary for agriculture in the US?

  • Lack of natural resources
  • Excessive rainfall
  • Temperate climate
  • Abundant fertile soil (correct)

Which natural resource played a significant role in the US's development during the Industrial Revolution?

<p>Oil (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the world's coal reserves does the US possess according to the text?

<p>27% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does most of the water used in the US come from?

<p>Lakes, rivers, and streams (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feature makes importing and exporting goods cheaper and easier for the US according to the text?

<p>Large land mass (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What natural resources greatly influenced society in the United States according to the text?

<p>Gold and other precious metals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to a rapid movement of people towards newly-discovered gold fields in the western United States and California?

<p>The gold rush (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did people move to areas with abundant natural resources according to the text?

<p>To find their fortune (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What attracted many people to California in the early years according to the text?

<p>Discovery of gold and oil (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributed significantly to the development of the United States according to the text?

<p>Movement of people (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do immigrants play in the economy of the United States according to the text?

<p>Increasing productivity and economic growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What drives the movement of products and capital to the United States?

<p>High consumer demand (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did early United States tend to be export-driven according to the text?

<p>Low population and surplus natural resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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