North American Geography

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What is the main purpose of NAFTA?

To limit and remove tariffs between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico (correct)

To regulate environmental emissions in North America

To promote political cooperation between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico

To increase tariffs on imports and exports within North America

What was the U.S.'s involvement in Central America during the late 50s?

Supported communist leaders and rebels

Stayed neutral in the conflicts

Encouraged communist ideology in the region

Intervened to stop communist influence (correct)

What was the outcome of the U.S.'s intervention in Guatemala during the Cold War?

Economic prosperity

An extremely devastating civil war (correct)

Peace and stability

Increased communist influence

What is the Copenhagen Accord primarily focused on?

Regulating and reducing harmful chemical emissions into the environment Signup and view all the answers

How do opponents of NAFTA in the U.S. and Canada view the agreement?

As making it easier for companies to send jobs to Mexico Signup and view all the answers

What was the U.S.'s role in Nicaragua during the Cold War?

Helped get rid of a communist-leaning rebel Signup and view all the answers

How do Mexican farmers feel about the removal of tariffs under NAFTA?

It makes it too easy for the U.S. to flood the Mexican markets with cheap goods Signup and view all the answers

What was the U.S.'s policy towards communist influence in North America in the late 50s?

To keep any communist influence out of North America Signup and view all the answers

During the Cold War, what characterized the political antagonism between the U.S. and other nations?

Military intervention and political tension Signup and view all the answers

What is the population ranking of North America among all continents?

4th Signup and view all the answers

Which countries are included in North America?

Canada, Mexico, United States, Central America, Caribbean nations Signup and view all the answers

What is the land area ranking of North America among all continents?

3rd Signup and view all the answers

What were some common courtesies mentioned for living in a neighborhood?

Keeping dog out of neighbor's flower bed, maintaining reasonable music volume, timely removal of Christmas decorations Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a broader scale of cooperation mentioned in the text?

Countries not sending armies into other countries Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the relationships between the regions of North America in the text?

Modern political history, trade, and the environment Signup and view all the answers

What are some common courtesies required when living in a neighborhood?

Keeping your dog out of your neighbor's flower bed, keeping music at a reasonable level, and taking down Christmas decorations before Easter Signup and view all the answers

Which countries make up North America?

Canada, United States, Mexico, Central American countries, Caribbean island nations, and several smaller bordering islands Signup and view all the answers

What was the Cold War?

A time of political antagonism between the U.S. and the Soviet Union Signup and view all the answers

In terms of land area, where does North America rank among the continents?

Third largest Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of conflicts that arise when countries don't cooperate in sharing a continent?

Sending armies into other countries and traipsing over borders Signup and view all the answers

What are the specific regions included in the discussion of modern political history, trade, and the environment in North America?

Canada, the United States, Mexico, countries of Central America, island nations of the Caribbean, and several smaller bordering islands Signup and view all the answers