History 2 (B) Supporting Standard

Explain how changes in societies have led to diverse uses of physical features.

"Advances in transportation brought about dramatic changes. The steamboat made it possible for European explorers move upstream deep into the interior of Africa where they established colonial empires."

What similar affect did the technology described above have on the use North America?

A The development of the automobile led to the construction of highways.

B The railroad made it possible for Americans to settle the Far West.

C The amount of trade with Europe increased due to the steam engine.

D The rivers of North America became important to trade.

The development of the industrial revolution led to what change in the use of physical environment?

A Increased mining of hills and mountains for minerals such as coal and iron.

B Expansion of agriculture into the interior plains of continents.

C The draining of swamps to increase the size of urban areas.

D The transformation of desert regions into farmlands.

One reason for building the Aswan High Dam is to control the Nile’s annual flooding. Which of the following is a negative effect of the Aswan High Dam?

A Loss of natural alluvial plains

B Increased irrigation systems

C Limiting trade routes

D Increased energy costs