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Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA QUIT A Land of Contrasts CASE STUDY Main Ideas What you will learn in this chapter Summary Summary of the chapter GeoGame Test your geographic knowledge by playing the GeoGame. Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts Main Ideas Section 1: Landforms and Resources MAP • The United States and Canada have vast lands and abundant resources. • These two countries share many of the same landforms. continued . . . Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts Main Ideas Section 2: Climate and Vegetation MAP • Almost every type of climate is found in the 50 United States because they extend over such a large area north to south. • Canada’s cold climate is related to its location in the far northern latitudes. continued . . . Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts Main Ideas Section 3: Human-Environment Interaction GRAPHIC • Humans have dramatically changed the face of North America. • Settlements in the United States and Canada expanded from east to west. Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA QUIT A Land of Contrasts CASE STUDY Main Ideas What you will learn in this chapter Summary Summary of the chapter GeoGame Test your geographic knowledge by playing the GeoGame. Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts Summary Landforms Major Mountain Ranges Rocky Mountains, Appalachian Mountains Major Waterways Mississippi-Missouri-Ohio river system, Great Lakes, Mackenzie River, Columbia River, Rio Grande, Colorado River Interior Lowlands Great Plains, Canadian Shield, Interior Plains continued . . . Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts Summary Resources • Both the United States and Canada have huge mineral and fossil fuel resources. • Forest lands cover about one-third of the United States and one-half of Canada. continued . . . Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts Summary Climate and Vegetation • Canada’s climates and vegetation are related to its far northern location. • The United States includes regions that are in almost every climate and vegetation zone. continued . . . Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts Summary Human-Environment Interaction • Movement westward altered the land in both the United States and Canada. • Transportation networks helped develop the land and economy of the region. continued . . . Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA QUIT A Land of Contrasts CASE STUDY Main Ideas What you will learn in this chapter Summary Summary of the chapter GeoGame Test your geographic knowledge by playing the GeoGame. Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts GeoGame Review what you’ve learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you earn. Click “GeoGame Home” to choose a different category. 5 points Places & Terms 10 points Landforms and Resources 10 points Climate and Vegetation 10 points Human-Environment Interaction 20 points Geographic Challenge Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts GeoGame GeoGame Home Places & Terms (5 points each) 1. What climate region in North America is influenced by the prevailing westerlies? The marine west coast is reflected by the prevailing westerlies. continued . . . Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts GeoGame GeoGame Home Places & Terms (5 points each) 2. Why are the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway important? They allow access into and out of the heart of the continent. continued . . . Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts GeoGame GeoGame Home Places & Terms (5 points each) 3. Why are locks needed on the St. Lawrence Seaway? Because the St. Lawrence River is lower in elevation than the lakes, boats must be lowered into it. continued . . . Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts GeoGame Review what you’ve learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you earn. Click “GeoGame Home” to choose a different category. 5 points Places & Terms 10 points Landforms and Resources 10 points Climate and Vegetation 10 points Human-Environment Interaction 20 points Geographic Challenge Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts GeoGame GeoGame Home Landforms and Resources (10 points each) 1. How do the Eastern Lowlands differ from the Interior Lowlands? The Eastern Lowlands lie on the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coasts and have excellent harbors. The Interior Lowlands are huge flatlands located in the middle of the continent. continued . . . Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts GeoGame GeoGame Home Landforms and Resources (10 points each) 2. What is the Continental Divide? The Continental Divide is the line of highest points in the Rockies that marks the separation between rivers flowing eastward and westward. continued . . . Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts GeoGame GeoGame Home Landforms and Resources (10 points each) 3. Why are the United States and Canada leading food producers? Both nations have some of the most fertile soils in the world. continued . . . Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts GeoGame GeoGame Home Landforms and Resources (10 points each) 4. What are the most abundant natural resources in the United States and Canada? The United States and Canada have large supplies of timber, fossil fuels, and minerals. Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts GeoGame Review what you’ve learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you earn. Click “GeoGame Home” to choose a different category. 5 points Places & Terms 10 points Landforms and Resources 10 points Climate and Vegetation 10 points Human-Environment Interaction 20 points Geographic Challenge Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts GeoGame GeoGame Home Climate and Vegetation (10 points each) 1. In what type of climate would you expect to find permafrost? Permafrost is found in subarctic and tundra regions. continued . . . Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts GeoGame GeoGame Home Climate and Vegetation (10 points each) 2. Which climates are found in the United States and not in Canada? Tropical wet, tropical wet and dry, and desert are found in the United States and not in Canada. continued . . . Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts GeoGame Climate and Vegetation (10 points each) 3. What type of vegetation covers most of Canada? Much of Canada is covered by coniferous forest. GeoGame Home Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts GeoGame Review what you’ve learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you earn. Click “GeoGame Home” to choose a different category. 5 points Places & Terms 10 points Landforms and Resources 10 points Climate and Vegetation 10 points Human-Environment Interaction 20 points Geographic Challenge Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts GeoGame GeoGame Home Human-Environment Interaction (10 points) 1. How did the earliest inhabitants of the United States and Canada, those who arrived before the Europeans, alter the land? They cleared the land of trees, plowed the soil, and dug ditches for irrigation. continued . . . Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts GeoGame GeoGame Home Human-Environment Interaction (10 points) 2. What problems arose in Los Angeles with rapid expansion? Los Angeles faced problems with air pollution, inadequate water supplies, and construction on earthquake-threatened land. continued . . . Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts GeoGame GeoGame Home Human-Environment Interaction (10 points) 3. How did settlers of the United States and Canada overcome the distances across the continent? Settlers built waterways, railroad systems, and national highway systems. Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts GeoGame Review what you’ve learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you earn. Click “GeoGame Home” to choose a different category. 5 points Places & Terms 10 points Landforms and Resources 10 points Climate and Vegetation 10 points Human-Environment Interaction 20 points Geographic Challenge Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts GeoGame GeoGame Home Geographic Challenge (20 points) 1. How have the Great Lakes contributed to the development of both the United States and Canada? Located in the heartland of the continent, the Great Lakes allow both countries to move trade goods to the Atlantic. Chapter 5 UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOME A Land of Contrasts GeoGame Review what you’ve learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you earn. Click “GeoGame Home” to choose a different category. 5 points Places & Terms 10 points Landforms and Resources 10 points Climate and Vegetation 10 points Human-Environment Interaction 20 points Geographic Challenge