Physical Geography of the United States — Unit test

Question 19 • ELPGE Q1 M/J Civics 2106010 HCPS v24

Which example most clearly shows a connection between natural resources and the built environment?

Answer

Canada is a leading producer in gold and diamonds. In 2019, Canadian diamond mines had lower diamond production, which led to a decrease in the value of diamond exports.

Iowa and Illinois are the highest producers of corn in the US. This has contributed to the growth of farmers’ markets and businesses that sell farm equipment in those regions.

Mexico has an abundance of petroleum and crude oil resources. As a result, Mexico is a major exporter of oil and oil products and an important trading partner of the US.

The US is a major producer of coal, a type of rock found deep underground. Much of this coal has been obtained from the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee.

Explanation

The built environment includes human-made places and structures, such as markets and businesses. Choice B connects corn production, a natural resource, to the growth of farmers’ markets and farm-equipment businesses in Iowa and Illinois. The other choices describe production, exports, or where coal is found, rather than showing how a resource shapes built features.

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