North America Geography and Population

What percentage of the world's population do the United States and Canada combined have?

5%

What is the approximate population density of Canada per square mile?

9/mi2

What percentage of Canadians live within 100 miles of the U.S. border?

90%

What is the name of the 500-mile-long urban belt from Boston to Washington?

Boswash Signup and view all the answers

How many legal immigrants arrive in the United States each year?

1 million Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the United States compared to other More Developed Countries (MDCs)?

It is the only MDC experiencing significant population growth Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how many illegal immigrants live in the U.S.?

11 million Signup and view all the answers

What is one argument in favor of illegal immigration in the U.S.?

They contribute to the economy through their purchases Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the legislation aimed at securing the U.S.-Mexico border?

Secure Fence Act of 2006 Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable feature of the U.S. and Canada's natural environments?

Remarkably diverse natural environments Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for the Midwest region in the U.S. due to frequent tornadoes?

Tornado Alley Signup and view all the answers

What type of forest biome is found in the U.S. and Canada?

Coniferous forest biome Signup and view all the answers

Which Native American civilization flourished from 1200 B.C.E. to 1300 C.E.?

Anasazi Signup and view all the answers

What type of climate is found in the U.S. Southeast?

Humid Subtropical Signup and view all the answers

Which language family is represented by more than 250 languages?

Native American Language Families Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Native American civilization that flourished from 2000 B.C.E. to 200 C.E.?

Poverty Point Signup and view all the answers

Which region in the United States has a Mediterranean climate?

Central and Southern California Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Native American civilization that flourished from 700 C.E. to 1700 C.E.?

Mississippian Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant aspect of the U.S. and Canada's economy?

Service sector and information technology Signup and view all the answers

What is Canada's ranking in terms of farmable land globally?

More than many other countries Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable feature of the U.S. economy?

It is highly mechanized and relies on mechanical energy Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the U.S. and Canada's trade relationship?

They have a highly interdependent trading relationship Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant natural resource found in Canada?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What proportion of the U.S. economy is accounted for by manufacturing?

10% Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest contingent of foreign-born population in New York City?

Dominican Republic Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the plan unveiled by Mayor Michael Bloomberg in 2006 to make New York a more sustainable city?

Sustainable City Plan Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the region in California known for its computer-related and electronics businesses?

Silicon Valley Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest water source for the American West?

Colorado River Signup and view all the answers

What was the worst natural disaster in the United States?

Hurricane Katrina Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the dam on the Colorado River that supplies water to the American West?

Glen Canyon Dam Signup and view all the answers