Question

1. review the physical map of north america above to complete the following statement. the _ stretch more than 3,000 miles (4,828 km) from new mexico to alaska. (teks 21c)

a. appalachian mountains
b. rocky mountains
c. pacific ranges
d. great plains

1. a giant core of rock anchoring north america and centered on hudson bay and james bay is known as the

a. interior lowlands
b. pacific ranges
c. canadian shield
d. great plains

1. how did the level of available natural mineral resources affect industrialization in the united states?

a. it delayed industrialization because the country could just rely on mineral resources for exports.
b. it sped up industrialization because the country had abundant and easy access to mineral resources.
c. it delayed industrialization because of concerns about the environmental damage that mining can cause
d. it sped up industrialization because immigrants were attracted to jobs in mining.

Explanation:

1. The Rocky Mountains stretch from New Mexico to Alaska. They are a major mountain range in North America.
2. The Canadian Shield is a large area of exposed Precambrian igneous and metamorphic rocks. It is centered on Hudson Bay and James Bay.
3. Abundant natural mineral resources in the US provided the necessary raw materials for industries. Easy access to these resources made production more efficient, thus speeding up industrialization.

Answer:

1. B. Rocky Mountains
2. C. Canadian Shield
3. B. It sped up industrialization because the country had abundant and easy access to mineral resources.