United States Review

Round 1

Question 1 (1 point)

The United States is known as a “nation of _____________” because it is populated

by people from around the world.

Question 1 Answer

Immigrants

Question 2 (3 points)

Nearly 75% of American’s work in the __________. (type, not a place)

Question 2 Answer

Service Industries

Question 3 (5 points)

The term that describes the exchange of plants, animals and diseases between the “New World” and the “Old World” following the voyages of Christopher

Columbus.

Question 3 Answer

Columbian Exchange

Round 2

Question 1 (1 point)

Because of its fertile soil, adequate rainfall and favorable climate, the

American Midwest produces more food and feeds more people than anywhere else in the world. Because of this, it is

nicknamed, “_______________.”

Question 1 Answer

The “breadbasket”

Question 2 (3 points)

These mountains are more than 400 million years old. Erosion has created gentle slopes, peaks from 1,200–2,400

feet.

Question 2 Answer

The Appalachian Mountains

Question 3 (5 points)

The United States geography does not include many islands. In fact, our largest island chain, the Hawaiian Islands are linked ___ rather than

geographically.

Question 3 Answer

Politically

Round 3

Question 1 (1 point)

Pioneers moved westward into the frontier in search of gold, land and

opportunity. In the 1869, the ________ was completed and allowed for easier,

safer travel out west.

Question 1 Answer

Trans-Continental Railroad

Question 2 (3 points)

___________ are the areas where most Americans live.

Question 2 Answer

The Suburbs

Question 3 (5 points)

In 1803, the United States nearly doubled in size when the government acquired a

vast region between then Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains. This is known as the ____________________.

Question 3 Answer

Louisiana Purchase

Round 4

Question 1 (1 point)

One issue the United States is facing today is that of overpopulation in poorly

planned cities. The result is that cities are now growing larger and spreading out

further and further.

This is better known as _______.

Question 1 Answer

Urban Sprawl

Question 2 (3 points)

70% of Americans can trace there heritage back to ______________.

Question 2 Answer

Europe

Question 3 (5 points)

The American economy is run largely on _______________. In this economic

system, private individuals own most of the resources, technology and

businesses and can operate on their own with little control from the

government.

Question 3 Answer

Free Market System

Final Question

Final Question(2 points each)

The United States is or has the biggest and largest in many aspects.

For example: The U.S. has the largest Navy in the world.

There were several examples mentioned in class and in lessons.

Name as many you can…

Final Question- Largest Economy

- Largest Producer of Food- Largest Food Exporter- Largest Industrial Output

- Largest Consumer of Energy- Highest Peak in North America (Mt. McKinley)

- Largest Inland Sea (Great Salt Lake)- Hottest place in North America (Death Valley)