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a shortage of food that results in people dying of starvation
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famine
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native; originally found in its current nation
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indigenous
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a thin strip of land that connects two land masses
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isthmus
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a heavily populated urban area that may include one or more cities
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megalopolis
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referring to people who move regularly from one place to another
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nomadic
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of two languages or cultures
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bicultural
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the integration of world economies or cultures
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globalization
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of many cultures
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multicultural
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a system of government in which power is shared between two levels
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federation
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a town, city, or village that is generally run by a mayor or council
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municipality
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per person
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per capita
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to transfer ownership from the government to the private sector
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privatize
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a government system under which the people elect leaders to act as their agents in making laws
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representative democracy
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a nation with the economic and political strength to influence global events
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superpower
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Europeans were the first people to come to North America t/f
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false
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What North American country was first settled by Europeans?
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Greenland
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Who created the first settlement in Greenland?
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Vikings
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Greenland's population in 2007?
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56,000
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Who established the first successful settlement in Canada?
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the French
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What two groups make up most of Canada?
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French and British
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Where does most of Canada's population live?
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Southern border, cities
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First Europeans to come to what would become the US?
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Spanish
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3 main reasons people immigrated to the New World?
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Economic opportunities, religious and political freedom
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How did the settlers who came from the Midwest use the land?
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Cattle grazing, farming
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Maya and Aztec civilization first existed in the country of _____
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Mexico
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3 main population groups in Mexico?
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Indians, Mestizos, Spanish
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Is urbanization increasing or decreasing in Mexico?
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increasing
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Which two countries in NA are the least populated?
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Canada, Greenland
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What cultural factors do Geographers consider when they study human geography?
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customs, ethnicity, language, religion
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What group makes up the largest percentage of Greenland's population?
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Inuit
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Of what country is Greenland a part?
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Denmark
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Canada is a _____ nation; it has two official languages
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bicultural
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What is Nunavut?
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a territory formed to provide a land for Canada's Inuit population
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Which North American country has the greatest French population?
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Canada
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Which North American country has the largest Spanish population?
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Mexico
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These North American countries attract high numbers of immigrants due to their high standards of living.
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Canada, US
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Why is the US considered the melting pot of the world?
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Many cultures have blended together
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Which groups comprise the largest population of Mexico's population?
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mestizo, Native American, Spanish
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Why do migrant workers from Mexico come to the US?
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for employment
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What two countries best represent the concept of globalization?
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Canada, US
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What two countries best represent the concept of multiculturalism?
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Canada, US
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In what country are people least likely to change their environment?
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Greenland
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What nations are run by a prime minister?
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Canada, Greenland
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What nations have political divisions called provinces?
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Canada, Greenland
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What nations serve as international peacekeepers?
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Canada, US
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What nation is a superpower?
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US
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Wealthiest countries?
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Canada, US
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Fishing is the leading industry in ____
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Greenland
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What issues present the most pressing problems in Canada?
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high unemployment, tension between French and English speakers
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What issues present the most pressing problems in the US?
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aging population, increasing energy costs
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What issues present the most pressing problems in Mexico?
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economic development, high unemployment, low standard of living
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What is a free trade agreement?
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NAFTO
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This organization of European and North American nations protects freedom and security through diplomatic and military efforts.
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NATO
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an organization that draws its members from the Western Hemisphere and is designed to strengthen cooperation on democratic values, to defend common interests, and to discuss major world issues.
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OAS
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