Question 1

Which of the following does not describe the changing pattern of African-American settlement in the Megalopolis Region?
A)Once discrimination in housing was outlawed many African-Americans began moving to suburban areas
B)After the restrictive immigration laws limited the numbers of new foreign-born in-migrants to the US,many African-Americans moved to the region from the Southern United States to find work
C)Early African-American settlers mostly found work on farms in rural parts of Megalopolis
D)Prior to 1948 most African Americans lived in city centers because of discriminatory codes that prevented the sale of suburban houses to minorities.

Accepted Answer

The changing pattern of African-American settlement in the Megalopolis Region did not include the fact that early African-American settlers mostly found work on farms in rural parts of Megalopolis. The other choices accurately reflect the changing patterns of African-American settlement in the Megalopolis Region.

Question 2

Which of the following factors allowed New York to become a greater economic power than Philadelphia over time?
A)New York had better access to locations in the interior such as the Great Lakes
B)New York had a greater diversity of immigrants from all over Europe
C)Most people thought the landscape around New York was more beautiful to that around Philadelphia,so they preferred to settle in New York
D)The city fathers of New York had access to more capital

Accepted Answer

New York had better access to locations in the interior such as the Great Lakes, which allowed for easier transportation of goods and resources, leading to greater economic power. The other factors listed may have played a role in the growth of New York, but access to transportation routes was likely the most significant factor.

Question 3

Although much of Megalopolis region is urbanized,what type of land covers dominate in rural parts of the region?
A)Deserts,Grasslands
B)Tundra,Forest
C)Forest,Farmland
D)Farmland,Grasslands

Accepted Answer

Forest and farmland dominate the rural parts of the Megalopolis region. This is because the region includes areas of the Northeastern United States, which are known for their fertile soil and temperate climate. The forests are mostly deciduous, with trees like maple, oak, and birch. The farmland includes crops such as corn, soybeans, wheat, and vegetables.

Question 4

Today more residents of the northeastern corridor live in which setting?
A)Urban areas
B)Suburban areas
C)Rural areas
D)Exurban areas

Accepted Answer

The northeastern corridor of the United States is known for its high population density and urbanization, but in recent years there has been a trend towards suburbanization as people move out of the city to escape high living costs and seek more space. According to demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of suburban areas in the region has been steadily increasing, while the population of urban areas has remained relatively stable. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 5

Select from the answers below the one that best puts the factors leading to increasing suburbanization in the order in which they occurred over time.
A)1)businesses begin locating in suburban areas 2)Suburbs were built near railroads 3)the automobile became accessible to the middle class 4)the GI Bill encouraged returning vets to buy homes 5)developers figure out how to cheaply mass-produce houses
B)1)developers figure out how to cheaply mass-produce houses 2)Suburbs were built near railroads 3)the automobile became accessible to the middle class 4)the GI Bill encouraged returning vets to buy homes 5)businesses begin locating in suburban areas
C)1)the GI Bill encouraged returning vets to buy homes 2)Suburbs were built near railroads 3)the automobile became accessible to the middle class 4)businesses begin locating in suburban areas 5)developers figure out how to cheaply mass-produce houses
D)1)Suburbs were built near railroads 2)the automobile became accessible to the middle class 3)the GI Bill encouraged returning vets to buy homes 4)developers figure out how to cheaply mass-produce houses 5)businesses begin locating in suburban areas

Accepted Answer

The first suburbs were built near railroads, which provided transportation to the city. As the automobile became more accessible to the middle class, people started to move to the suburbs in larger numbers. The GI Bill then encouraged returning veterans to buy homes, which further fueled suburbanization. Finally, developers figured out how to mass-produce houses cheaply, making it easier for more people to afford homes in the suburbs. Businesses also began locating in suburban areas, but this happened later in the process.

Question 6

Many cities in the Megalopolis region,such as Baltimore,Washington,and Philadelphia,are located on the Fall Line,why were so many settlement established on or near this line?
A)Ships could go no farther upstream than this line
B)Waterfalls along the Fall Line allowed colonial settlers to create water wheels that provided power for urban industries
C)The Fall Line was as far inland as settlers with wagons could go before they felt like falling down
D)Above the Fall Line rock falls made building settlements difficult
E)Both A and B

Accepted Answer

Many cities in the Megalopolis region, such as Baltimore, Washington, and Philadelphia, are located on the Fall Line because it was a natural barrier where ships could go no farther upstream than this line. Additionally, waterfalls along the Fall Line allowed colonial settlers to create water wheels that provided power for urban industries. Therefore, both option A and B are correct. The other options are not accurate.

Question 7

Which of the following cities was established by Puritans from England?
A)New York
B)Philadelphia
C)Washington
D)Boston

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Why did the British and other European colonial powers want to establish colonies in the Americas?
A)They were looking for natural resources to ship back to Europe
B)They were primarily looking to convert native people to Christianity
C)They wanted colonies to manufacture finished products and sell them to people back in Europe
D)They were looking for the legendary fountain of youth

Accepted Answer

The primary reason for European colonial powers to establish colonies in the Americas was to exploit the new land's natural resources and wealth. They were particularly interested in gold, silver, and other precious metals, which they could mine and export back to Europe for profit. Additionally, they wanted to establish plantations for crops like tobacco and sugar, and they needed a source of cheap labor to work them. The native peoples of the Americas were sometimes enslaved or forced to work on these plantations, but European colonial powers also brought in enslaved Africans to serve as laborers.

Question 9

Based on what you know about the Megalopolis Region,which of the following would not be a challenge to the Chesapeake Bay Program's efforts to protect and restore the bay?
A)Urbanization
B)Suburbanization
C)Deindustrialization
D)Over-fishing
E)Declining air quality

Accepted Answer

Deindustrialization would not be a challenge to the Chesapeake Bay Program's efforts to protect and restore the bay. This is because deindustrialization means a decrease in industrial activities, which can have a positive impact on the environment. It can lead to a reduction in pollution, which can benefit the Chesapeake Bay region. However, urbanization, suburbanization, over-fishing, and declining air quality can all pose challenges to the protection and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.

Question 10

Why were port cities such as New York and Boston so important to the growth of Megalopolis in the earliest years Euro-American settlements?
A)Port cities were centers of culture,diversity,and innovation
B)Port cities allowed shipping trade between different colonies in the region
C)Port cities facilitated the shipment of raw materials from the colonies to Europe
D)Port cities allowed the rapid settlement of areas west of the Appalachians

Accepted Answer

Port cities like New York and Boston were important because they served as critical hubs for trade and enabled the shipment of raw materials such as tobacco, lumber, and cotton that were produced throughout the colonies to Europe. This trade helped to generate economic growth and laid the groundwork for the rise of large-scale industrialization in the region.

Question 11

The three major physiographic provinces that make up Megalopolis are
A)The Atlantic Coastal Plain,the Piedmont,and the Appalachians
B)The Piedmont,the Ozarks,the Adirondacks
C)The Atlantic Coastal Plain,the Pacific Border,the Columbia Plateau
D)The Appalachians,the Central Lowland,and St.Lawrence Valley

Accepted Answer

Megalopolis is located in the northeastern portion of the United States and is comprised of several states such as New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, etc. The region is characterized by the Atlantic Coastal Plain (located along the eastern seaboard and includes cities such as Boston, New York, and Philadelphia), the Piedmont (located inland and consists of rolling hills and valleys), and the Appalachian Mountains (located to the west of the Piedmont and runs through parts of Pennsylvania and West Virginia). Therefore, option A is the best choice as it correctly identifies the three major physiographic provinces that make up Megalopolis.

Question 12

Which factors contributed to the establishment of the Northeast as a core area within the world economy?
A)Northeastern cities had excellent locations for international trade
B)New European immigrants provided cheap labor for factories
C)The Erie Canal and railroads gave easy access to the resources of the interior
D)Eastern cities had the nation's largest supply of capital which provided the money needed to support business
E)All of the above contributed

Accepted Answer

All of the factors listed contributed to the establishment of the Northeast as a core area within the world economy. The excellent location of cities such as New York made them prime locations for international trade. New European immigrants provided a large pool of cheap labor for the growing factories. The Erie Canal and the development of railroads allowed for easy access to the resources of the interior. Finally, the Eastern cities had the nation's largest supply of capital, providing the money needed to support and grow businesses.

Question 13

Imagine that you are an early British immigrant to the east coast of America.You have been charged by the British government with establishing a new settlement.What characteristics would you be looking for to create a successful new city?
A)I would go ashore and establish the settlement as soon as I sighted land.The most important thing would be to get the settlement started as quickly as possible.
B)I would explore the coast looking for a harbor where ships could easily put down anchor and establish a settlement there.The most important thing would be to find a location that would facilitate trade with Britain.
C)I would go ashore and send settlement parties to explore inland areas.The most important thing would be to move westward across the continent to establish settlements in the interior.
D)I would look first for open land that looked fertile.The most important thing would be to find a location with high quality soil for farming.

Accepted Answer

The establishment of a successful new city would require a location with a harbor that would allow for easy trade with Britain. It would be essential to choose a location that had access to markets and could facilitate transportation of goods. The exploration of the coast would be necessary to find such a harbor.

Question 14

Which list below best describes the natural hazards faced by the Megalopolis Region?
A)Earthquakes,Tsunamis,Forest Fires
B)Blizzards,Tornados,Drought
C)Hurricanes,Blizzards,Flooding
D)Hurricanes,Drought,Tsunamis

Accepted Answer

The Megalopolis Region is located in the northeastern United States and is prone to hurricanes, blizzards, and flooding. Earthquakes, tsunamis, forest fires, tornados, and drought are not major natural hazards in this region.

Question 15

Most of the rivers in the Megalopolis Region flow from the Northwest to the Southeast across the three physiographic provinces in which order?
A)Piedmont,Appalachians,Coastal Plain
B)Appalachians,Piedmont,Coastal Plain
C)Appalachians,Coastal Plain,Piedmont
D)Piedmont,Coastal Plain,Appalachians

Accepted Answer

The Appalachian Mountains are located to the west of the Piedmont region and the Coastal Plain is located to the east. Therefore, the rivers would flow from the Appalachians first, then through the Piedmont and finally into the Coastal Plain. This is consistent with the order listed in choice B.

Question 16

Why was the city of Washington,D.C.,established?
A)In order to provide a trade link between Baltimore to the north and Richmond to the south
B)There were no port cities in the Chesapeake Bay
C)The land nearby had some of the richest sources of minerals in the region
D)Because leaders of northern and southern states couldn't agree on which existing U.S.city should be the capital

Accepted Answer

The establishment of Washington, D.C. was a result of a compromise between northern and southern states who could not agree on an existing U.S. city to serve as the national capital.

Question 17

At the end of the last ice age,melting ice caused sea level rise,which flooded river valleys along the Atlantic coast of North America,these flooded river valleys are called what?
A)Splits
B)Estuaries
C)Basins
D)Lagoons

Accepted Answer

Estuaries are partially enclosed bodies of water where freshwater from the land meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean. During the last ice age, melting ice caused sea level rise, flooding river valleys along the Atlantic coast of North America and creating estuaries.

Question 18

A student was asked to the following question: "How would you describe the patterns of immigration to Megalopolis over the 19th and 20th centuries that led to the diversity of population that now characterizes the region?"
As an answer,this student wrote the following:
"In the early 19th century the main immigrant groups to the region were largely from Northern Europe,including English,Irish,and German settlers.However,by the late 19ᵗʰ century new immigrants from Latin America,Asia,and Africa came to dominate.After World War I though,restrictive quota laws meant that only immigrants from eastern and southern Europe could come to the region through the processing center on Ellis Island."
How would you judge this student's answer?
A)Excellent (all periods of immigration and groups are correct in the right order with clear,correct explanations)
B)Good (all periods are correct,but explanations are not as clear as they should be)
C)Mediocre (one or two periods are missing OR the stages are in the wrong order,OR the explanations are not clear OR the explanations are irrelevant)
D)Unacceptable (more than two periods are missing And the order is incorrect AND the explanations are not clear AND/OR they are irrelevant)

Accepted Answer

The student's answer inaccurately states that only immigrants from eastern and southern Europe could come through Ellis Island after World War I, ignoring the broader context of immigration patterns and laws affecting immigrants from other regions. Additionally, the explanation lacks clarity and relevance in detailing the impact of these immigration waves on the diversity of the population.

Question 19

What type of natural hazard does the text associate with disruptions of roads and trains in the Washington,D.C.,area as well has flight delays at Reagan International Airport,one of the busiest airports in the United States?
A)Flooding
B)Earthquakes
C)Blizzards
D)Hurricanes

Accepted Answer

The text associates disruptions of roads and trains in Washington, D.C., as well as flight delays at Reagan International Airport with blizzards, which are heavy snowstorms that can cause travel disruptions.

Question 20

Which of the following might be potential negative impacts for humans of the pollution of rivers and estuaries in the Megalopolis Region?
A)Drinking water might require more expensive treatment
B)Fishermen could be negatively impacted by declines in fish population
C)Loss of revenue from outdoor recreation
D)All of the above
E)Only B and C

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 7: Megalopolis

Which of the following does not describe the changing pattern of African-American settlement in the Megalopolis Region?

Which of the following factors allowed New York to become a greater economic power than Philadelphia over time?

Although much of Megalopolis region is urbanized,what type of land covers dominate in rural parts of the region?

Today more residents of the northeastern corridor live in which setting?

Select from the answers below the one that best puts the factors leading to increasing suburbanization in the order in which they occurred over time.

Many cities in the Megalopolis region,such as Baltimore,Washington,and Philadelphia,are located on the Fall Line,why were so many settlement established on or near this line?

Which of the following cities was established by Puritans from England?

Why did the British and other European colonial powers want to establish colonies in the Americas?

Based on what you know about the Megalopolis Region,which of the following would not be a challenge to the Chesapeake Bay Program's efforts to protect and restore the bay?

Why were port cities such as New York and Boston so important to the growth of Megalopolis in the earliest years Euro-American settlements?

The three major physiographic provinces that make up Megalopolis are

Which factors contributed to the establishment of the Northeast as a core area within the world economy?

Imagine that you are an early British immigrant to the east coast of America.You have been charged by the British government with establishing a new settlement.What characteristics would you be looking for to create a successful new city?

Which list below best describes the natural hazards faced by the Megalopolis Region?

Most of the rivers in the Megalopolis Region flow from the Northwest to the Southeast across the three physiographic provinces in which order?

Why was the city of Washington,D.C.,established?

At the end of the last ice age,melting ice caused sea level rise,which flooded river valleys along the Atlantic coast of North America,these flooded river valleys are called what?

What type of natural hazard does the text associate with disruptions of roads and trains in the Washington,D.C.,area as well has flight delays at Reagan International Airport,one of the busiest airports in the United States?

Which of the following might be potential negative impacts for humans of the pollution of rivers and estuaries in the Megalopolis Region?