Chapter 13 Key Term Quiz

North America
Drag and drop items on the left to the corresponding item on the right. View accessibility instructions.

The downsides of a heavy reliance on one or more primary commodities such as oil, that include corruption, wildly fluctuating government revenues and stunted economic development

A trade union between Canada, Mexico and the USA.

Hazards caused by human action.

The idea that small issues such as broken windows need to be addressed in order to instill a sense of civic pride. Also used to refer to a policing strategy that addresses small issue such as panhandling in order to prevent more serious crimes.

Glacial deposits of rock and sediment.

The movement that occurred between 1916 and 1970 of almost 6 million Africa Americans from the Deep South to cities in the North and West of the USA.

An organization whose members include Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the USA, which provides a forum for negotiations regarding the rights of sovereignty over areas of the North Pole.

The amount of greenhouse gases produced for any given person, entity or practice.

A 200 mile buffer zone that extends into the territorial waters surrounding a country and is prescribed by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea over which a country has certain rights.

A strong westerly wind several miles the globe. The shifting nature of jet streams is responsible for changing weather patterns.

Goods that come from agriculture, forestry, mining, and fishing.

Seasonal migrants who leave cold regions in the winter months for warmer climes.

Back to top