Which of the following is a likely reason that someone today might decide to move from a city in the Midwest to the South?
(1 point)
Responses
the decline of manufacturing in the Midwest
the decline of manufacturing in the Midwest
the many high tech jobs available in the South
the many high tech jobs available in the South
urban overcrowding in the Midwest
urban overcrowding in the Midwest
higher housing costs in the South
the decline of manufacturing in the Midwest is a likely reason that someone today might decide to move from a city in the Midwest to the South.
How does NAFTA affect relations between the United States and Canada?
(1 point)
Responses
It bans immigration between the two countries.
It bans immigration between the two countries.
It opens the borders between the two countries.
It opens the borders between the two countries.
It raises taxes on trade between the two countries.
It raises taxes on trade between the two countries.
It allows free trade between the two countries.
It allows free trade between the two countries.
Which of the following correctly summarizes an economic trend in recent U.S. history?
(1 point)
Responses
People with lower incomes have gained a larger share of wealth.
People with lower incomes have gained a larger share of wealth.
There has been little change in the distribution of wealth.
There has been little change in the distribution of wealth.
People with higher incomes have gained a larger share of wealth.
People with higher incomes have gained a larger share of wealth.
Americans of all income levels have experienced declining incomes.
People with higher incomes have gained a larger share of wealth.
Which of the following correctly summarizes a recent trend in immigration to Canada?
(1 point)
Responses
Immigration to Canada has hit record highs.
Immigration to Canada has hit record highs.
Immigration to Canada has dropped slightly.
Immigration to Canada has dropped slightly.
Canada has imposed strict limits on immigration.
Canada has imposed strict limits on immigration.
Illegal immigration has caused a rapid population increase in Canada.
Immigration to Canada has hit record highs.
What do most climatologists see as a major cause of rising global temperatures?
(1 point)
Responses
Earth's closer proximity to the sun due to its gravitational pull
Earth's closer proximity to the sun due to its gravitational pull
greenhouse gases produced by burning fossil fuels
greenhouse gases produced by burning fossil fuels
rising ocean levels caused by melting polar ice sheets
rising ocean levels caused by melting polar ice sheets
water pollution cause by industrial waste
Most climatologists see greenhouse gases produced by burning fossil fuels as a major cause of rising global temperatures.
What do most climatologists see as a major cause of rising global temperatures?
(1 point)
Responses
Earth's closer proximity to the sun due to its gravitational pull
Earth's closer proximity to the sun due to its gravitational pull
greenhouse gases produced by burning fossil fuels
greenhouse gases produced by burning fossil fuels
rising ocean levels caused by melting polar ice sheets
rising ocean levels caused by melting polar ice sheets
water pollution cause by industrial waste