USA/Canada Test Flashcards
What is the highest point in North America?
Denali/ Mt. McKinley in Alaska
What is the lowest point in North America?
Death Valley, CA
What are two major landforms that run the length of the USA and Canada?
Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains
What is the economic system of the USA and Canada?
Market economy
Who were the first inhabitants of the USA/Canada?
Native Americans
The percentage of people who can read and write is called what?
Literacy Rate
A governments strategy or plan for dealing with another nation or country is called what?
Foreign Policy
What is a global economy?
Countries economies depend on each other for products and services. The worlds economy
What is GDP?
Gross Domestic Product
The total value of goods and services produced in a country for the year.
What is the official language of Canada?
English and French
What is the official language of the US?
No official language but majority speak english
What is the rank of the US based on area?
3rd
What is NAFTA?
North American Free Trade Agreement
No tariffs on trade between Canada, US and Mexico
What countries are involved in NAFTA?
Canada, US and Mexico
What province wants to separate from the rest of Canada?
Quebec
Setting up plants and factories in other countries to make products because it is cheaper is called what?
Outsourcing
What is the General Allotment Act?
Each Indian was given a piece of land
What is the number of provinces and territories in Canada?
10 provinces and 3 territories
Why are Native Americans called Indians?
Christopher Columbus thought he was in India
What industry has brought a lot of money and jobs to the Native American community?
Gambling
What is regionalism?
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Breaking away part of the country to create a separate country is called what?
Separatism
