Question

what was the purpose of the underground railroad?

to provide safe houses for soldiers fighting in the civil war
to abolish slavery
to ship crops from plantations in the south to factories in the north
to help slaves find their way to freedom

question 9 (5 points)
what was a result of efforts by the u.s. and canadian governments to improve water quality?

the resurgence of some fish populations
increased hydroelectric power
a depletion of several salmon species
increased sugar maple production

question 10 (5 points)
which of the following factors has been a primary influence on the arts in canada?

central and south american cultures
asian artists and musicians
native and european cultures
contemporary artists who paint cityscapes

question 11 (5 points)
the hawaiian islands formed from tectonic plate movement.

true
false

question 12 (5 points)
more habitats for certain animals is a result of clear-cutting.

true
false

Explanation:

Purpose of the Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses established in the United States during the early-to-mid 19th century, used by enslaved African Americans to escape into free states and Canada.

Water Quality Efforts

Joint environmental agreements and cleanup efforts between the U.S. and Canada (such as the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement) reduced pollution, leading directly to the recovery and resurgence of native fish populations.

Influences on Canadian Arts

Canadian art and culture have been historically and fundamentally shaped by the interaction, traditions, and histories of its indigenous (native) peoples and European settlers (primarily French and British).

Formation of the Hawaiian Islands

The Hawaiian Islands were formed by a volcanic hotspot (plume of magma rising from the mantle) as the Pacific tectonic plate moved slowly over it, rather than being formed directly by tectonic plate boundary interactions.

Effects of Clear-Cutting

Clear-cutting removes entire forest canopies, which destroys habitats for deep-forest species but temporarily creates open, early-successional shrubland habitats favored by certain other animals (such as deer or specific birds).

Answer:

Question 8

• to provide safe houses for soldiers fighting in the Civil War
• to abolish slavery
• to ship crops from plantations in the South to factories in the North
• to help slaves find their way to freedom (Correct answer)

Question 9

• the resurgence of some fish populations (Correct answer)
• increased hydroelectric power
• a depletion of several salmon species
• increased sugar maple production

Question 10

• Central and South American cultures
• Asian artists and musicians
• native and European cultures (Correct answer)
• contemporary artists who paint cityscapes

Question 11

• True
• False (Correct answer)

Question 12

• True (Correct answer)
• False