Economy and Culture of the US Questions

1.) What was the second most average American's job in the early days of the United States?
The most common job was farming. 

2.) In what three areas is the U.S. a world leader?
Economy, food export, and manufacturing are are were America was a leader in.

3.) What percentage of the world's corn do U.S farmers supply?
40% of the worlds corn comes from the US.

4.) What is the second mostly commonly spoken language in the U.S.?
The second most common language is Spanish.

5.) To what religious group do the majority of Americans belong?
A large majority are Christian.

6.) What are some American cultural elements that have influenced the world?
Music and entertainment are major influences.

7.) Where do the majoritiyof Americans live?
In cities and suburbs.

8.) What is the gender breakdown of the workforce in America?
About 50/50 of men and women.

9.) Where are the industrial centers in the United States?
The northeast part of the US.

USA and Canada geographic similarities

1.) Which parts of Canada and the United States have the most similar climate?
*Alaska and Yukon, or the Northern East coast and Canada

2.) What areas in Canada and the U.S. have areas of permafrost?
*Northern Alaska and Canada

3.) What kind of climates do not exist in Canada?
*Tropical and dry climate

4.) Which two states in the U.S. have tropical climates?
*Hawaii and Florida

5.) Where are the Everglades located?
*Florida

6.) Within which climate would you most likely find a rain forest?
*Tropical climate

7.) What kinds of extreme weather occur often in the Great Plains?
*Droughts, twister, and dust storms

8.) What areas are most at risk for flooding?
*Areas by major rivers

9.) What areas suffer hurricanes?
*The Atlantic and Gulf coast

10.) What climate regions do the U.S. and Canada share?
*A humid continental climate and a marine west coast climate

11.) What climate regions are found in the U.S. but not in Canada?
*Tropical, milder, and dry climates