Canada and the United States
Transcript of Canada and the United States
Canada and the United States
Physical and Human Geography
Physical FeaturesA. Shield:
- Large flat plain in between the Appalachian and Rocky
Mountains.
Physical Features B. Glaciers:
- During the Ice Age these scraped the land and created the landscapes that we know
today.
Physical Features C. Freshwater:
- Most bodies of water are freshwater meaning that they were carved by glaciers and are not salinized. Examples:
Great Lakes.
Physical FeaturesD. Mountain Ranges:
- Appalachian and Rockies. About 2,500 miles apart.
Physical FeaturesE. Rivers:
- Large system of rivers flow into Atlantic, Pacific, and
Mississippi.
Climate A. Tundra and Subarctic:
- Climate zones in the northern part of North America. Very snowy
and icy.
Climate B. Humid Continental:
- Winters are freezing cold but summers are hot and steamy. More common as you move further South.
Climate C. Marine West Coast:
- Mostly rain rather than now. Warmer and drier summers.
Common in Southern Canada and Northwestern
America.
ClimateD. Humid Subtropical:
- Southeastern America; influenced by Gulf of Mexico.
Climate E. Tropical Wet and Dry:
- Hot all year with both rainy and dry seasons.
ClimateF. Arid and Semi-Arid:
- Hot desert climates in the Southwestern United States.
History A. Migration:
- Hunters migrated from Asia to Alaska 10,000
years ago.
History B. Scattered:
- Most groups scattered throughout the United States.
Some stayed in Alaska others moved more South.
History C. Europeans:
-British and French began colonies along the Eastern Coast 16th-18th Centuries.
History D. Slavery:
- Long dark history of using other humans as servants
and workers. Help to lead up to Civil War.
History E. United:
- After Civil War the nation of America united and became
a much stronger nation.
History F. Relations:
-Canada and America have strong bond. Longest
unprotected border in the world.
G. NAFTA:
- Trade between the two countries made easier.
PopulationA. 325 million:
- The number of people who live in Canada and
the U.S.
PopulationB. Population Density:
- Can range from millions per few square miles to as little
as one person per forty three square miles.
PopulationC. Urban Areas:
- Toronto is the largest in Canada and New York City is
the largest in America.
PopulationD. Religion:
- Mostly Christian, ¼ Roman Catholic. Next largest? No
Religion, 1 out of 10.
Economic Activity A. Commercial Farming:- Extremely important to
both Canada and America.
Economic ActivityB. Forestry:
- Planting, growing, harvesting trees.
Economic ActivityC. Resources:
-Oil and Coal for power. -Livestock and cattle raising.