15 Questions
What influenced the movement of people in the early United States?
Natural resources
What caused a rapid movement of people towards the western United States and California?
The gold rush
What factor contributed to the development of California and the movement of people?
Gold and oil discoveries
What has contributed to the innovation and business ventures in the United States?
Immigrants' characteristics
What was the early United States primarily driven by in terms of exports?
Natural resources
What drives the movement of products and capital to the United States?
Consumer demand
What has led to the US using much of its natural resources and tending to import manufactured goods?
Increase in population
What has made the US a land of change and movement?
Constant movement of products, capital, and people
What factor contributed to the lower cost of products and services in the US?
Large land mass allowing economies of scale
What percentage of the world's coal reserves does the US have?
27%
What contributed to the fertility of the United States?
The country being once underwater
What percentage of used water in the US comes from lakes, rivers, and streams?
80%
What is the length of the US coastline?
95,000 miles
Which two countries border the United States?
Canada and Mexico
What is the percentage of the world's oil reserves that the US has?
Varied
Test your knowledge of the diverse natural resources found in the United States with this quiz. Explore the country's vast landmass, extensive coastline, and abundant resources that have contributed to its economic success.
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