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THE UNITED STATES
AND CANADA
LANDFORMS
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The United States and
Canada make up about
80% of the continent of
N. America
Landforms range from
vast plains to high
mountains, plateaus, and
volcanic islands.
THE EAST AND INTERIOR
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Appalachian Mountains
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Great Lakes
The Appalachian
Mountains stretch from
Georgia to southeastern
Canada
Between the Appalachians
and the Rocky Mountains
lie the vast interior plains.
The Mississippi River
drains into most of this
region
The Great Lakes are
located north of the Ohio
River.
THE WEST
The Rocky Mountains
stretch from New
Mexico to Canada
 The Pacific Coast
region is made up of
two major mountain
systemsSierra Nevada
Cascades
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Many of the highest peaks reach
14,000 feet.
THE WEST CONT.
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Ring of Firetectonically active
region around the
edges of the Pacific
It has many active
volcanoes and
earthquake faults
The two westernmost
U.S. states are Alaska
and Hawaii
Hot Spot- a place
where magma wells
up to the surface
BODIES OF WATER
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Continental Divide- this
crest divides North
America’s major river
systems into those
flowing eastward and
westward.
East- Mississippi,
Missouri, and Ohio Rivers
St. Lawrence connects
the Great Lakes to the
Atlantic Ocean
North America has more
large lakes than any
other continent
TCI GREAT LAKES
BELL RINGER 9/18
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What is the difference
between point source and
non-point source pollution?
REGIONS OF THE
UNITED STATES
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The United States is
divided into 4 regions
The
The
The
The
Northeast
Midwest
South
West
THE NORTHEAST
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New York is located in the heart of
Megalopolis.
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The Northeast is the
smallest and most
densely populated
region in the U.S.
Political and financial
center and most
industrialized region
Megalopolis- a group
of cities that have
grown into one large,
built-up area.
Metropolitan Area- a
city and its
surrounding build-up
areas
THE MIDWEST
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The Midwest is the
country’s major
farming region and a
leading producer of
industrial goods.
Most of the region’s
land is arable, or it for
growing crops.
Corn Belt- area that
has the country’s
leading corn producing
states
Dairy Belt- area that
has the country’s
leading dairy
producing states
THE SOUTH
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Stately oak trees and large
plantation homes are common in
the South. This plantation house
north of Baton Rouge, Louisiana,
has columns and balconies typical
of plantation architecture
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The South stretches in
a great arc from
Virginia to Texas
These states are home
to a little more than
30% of the country’s
population, more than
any other region
In recent years, many
new industries have
developed in the
South.
THE WEST
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The San Juan Mountains, a range in
the Rockies, rise dramatically in
southern Colorado. The West has
long been known for its spectacular
scenery and natural landscapes
The West is the
largest and most
sparsely populated
region of the U.S.
About 25% of the
country’s population
lives in this huge area.
The West includes the
Great Plains, Rocky
Mountains, and an
intermountain region
west of the Rockies
TCI Urban Sprawl
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Read:
Introduction and
Section 1 and 2.
Do GEOTERMS…
• Write the
definition and
use the word in
a sentence.
1. Metropolitan
Area
2. Rural Fringe
3. Suburb
4. Urban Core
5. Urban Fringe
6. Urban Sprawl
Read Section 4
Portland
Read Section 7 8
Toronto
Global Connections
Why might some regions have more metropolitan areas than
others?
Wealthy regions tend to have more large cities than poor ones. That’s
because most jobs in wealthy countries are found in cities. Climate,
landforms, and vegetation zones also play a role. There aren’t many big
cities in extremely cold or arid regions. Nor are there many urban areas in
mountains or rainforests.
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Why are there so many cities with more than 5 million people in
Asia?
The simple answer is this: Asia has more people than any other
continent. More than 3 billion people live in Asia. Together, China and India
are home to 4 out of 10 of the world’s people. Also, the economies of many
Asian countries are changing. They are shifting from farming to
manufacturing and trade. Such economic activity generally takes place in
urban settings. As a result, metropolitan areas are growing rapidly in Asia.
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What special problems might urban sprawl create for poor
countries?
Poor countries often have little control over how their cities grow.
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People moving to a city simply build homes wherever they find
space. The governments of such countries lack money to provide
growing cities with basic services. These services include clean water,
paved roads, electricity, sewers, medical care, and schools.
SETTLEMENT AND LAND USE
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The population of the U.S. is concentrated in the
Northeast
However more people are moving to the South and
West.
Americans & Consumption
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consumption: the using up of goods and
services. This term is also used to describe
the purchase and use of goods and
services by consumers.
Average American spends thousands of
dollars each year on personal consumption
• Typical for people living in Developed Countries
(a wealthy country with an advanced economy).
• Developed countries have many industries and
provide a comfortable way of life for most of their
people.
 Developed Country = High Standard of Living
• Developing Countries: a poorer country with a
less advanced economy.
 In general, developing countries are trying to
increase their industries and improve life for
their people.
United States Consumption
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2009: US had a population of more
than 300 million people.
• made it the third most populated country
in the world
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Much smaller than China and India,
BUT US still consumed more.
• Mainly, because the US is more developed
• CONSUMPTION DEPENDS ON
DEVELOPMENT
What is a CARTOGRAM?
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Used to compare numerical data
about different places
This map
compares the
population of the
world’s seven
regions. The more
people a region
has, the larger it
will appear on the
cartogram.
Read Section 2: The
Geographic Setting
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Define GDP and Per Capita in your
notes.
TCI Section 6
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What three important factors contribute to
the United States’ high GDP?
How does education affect GDP in the
United States?
How does the American work ethic affect
GDP?
How do you think a country’s GDP affects
its citizens’ ability to consume?
Migration to the United States
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emigrate: to move from a country.
• People who leave a country are called
emigrants.
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immigrate: to move to a country.
• People who move to another country are
called immigrants.
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migration stream: the constant flow
of migrants from one country into
another country.
• The largest migration stream into the
United States today is from Mexico.
Read Ch 8, Section 2: The
Geographic Setting
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Define PUSH and PULL factors in
your notes.
Provide an example of each using the
terms REFUGEE and PERSECUTION.
Read Ch 8, Section 4
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Provide three examples of why
people IMMIGRATE to the United
States
How does immigration impact
the US?
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Economic Impacts:
• Jobs
• Taxes
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Cultural Impacts:
• Neighborhoods, Food, and Holidays
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Diffusion (the spreading and mixing of
cultures)
TCI: Canada Regions
CANADA
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Canada is the world’s second-largest country.
Only Russia is larger.
The population of Canada is approximately 34
million.
HISTORY
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As in the U.S., Native
Americans were once
found across Canada.
The British organized
Canada into several
governmental districts
called provinces.
Today Canada has 10
provinces and three
special territories
CULTURE
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About ¼ of all
Canadians live in the
province of Quebec.
90% of Canadians
that live in this
province speak French
as their first language
To the west, Ontario
reflects British
heritage much like
Quebec symbolizes
the French