Natural Resources of the United States Quiz
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What influenced the movement of people in the early United States?

  • Political ideologies
  • Natural resources (correct)
  • Technological advancements
  • Social media

    • What caused a rapid movement of people towards the western United States and California?

  • The gold rush (correct)
  • Social reforms
  • Technological innovation
  • Government incentives

    • What factor contributed to the development of California and the movement of people?

  • Cultural diversity
  • Climate only
  • Gold and oil discoveries (correct)
  • Government policies

    • What has contributed to the innovation and business ventures in the United States?

    <p>Immigrants' characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the early United States primarily driven by in terms of exports?

    <p>Natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Consumer demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has led to the US using much of its natural resources and tending to import manufactured goods?

    <p>Increase in population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has made the US a land of change and movement?

    <p>Constant movement of products, capital, and people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributed to the lower cost of products and services in the US?

    <p>Large land mass allowing economies of scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the world's coal reserves does the US have?

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

    What contributed to the fertility of the United States?

    <p>The country being once underwater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of used water in the US comes from lakes, rivers, and streams?

    <p>80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the length of the US coastline?

    <p>95,000 miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two countries border the United States?

    <p>Canada and Mexico</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of the world's oil reserves that the US has?

    <p>Varied</p> Signup and view all the answers

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