United States and Canada

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Objective(s):By the end of the objective, I will be able to – • locate, identify, and analyze physical,

economic, and cultural characteristics of the United States and Canada.

Why?To understand how to improve the outcome of

myfuture.

Write the following in your notebook on the next left,

north page in your notebook.

You have 5 minutes. Make every minute count!

•USA and Canada Map Quiz – Wed, 1/29 (new date)

•USA and Canada Test – Friday, 1/31•24 Weeks Test – Tuesday, March 11

Assessment Dates:

Skip a line or two below your written objective and write the following in your notebook.

You have 3 minutes. Make every minute count!

Also add these dates in your agenda.

•Make sure you have ALL of your materials EVERYDAY!

Homework:

In your agenda write the following homework assignment.

NO EXCUSES!

Directions:•Take out a sheet of loose-leaf paper and

fold it in fourths.•Write your name and today’s date in the

upper right hand corner•Number the quadrants

Name __________Date ___________

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This paper will be kept on your desk to fill out when instructed throughout the block.

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Warm-Up (1/28/14)•You will receive a practice paper which

includes maps to identify the locations on.•Cut the perimeter and glue it in on the

next right page (north) in your notebook.•Identify the places on the map•You have 15 minutes to complete this

task.•You may get started NOW•Make every second count!•Raise your hand when you are done so we

may check it off.

United States and CanadaMOUNTAINS:1. __________

Mountains

2. _____________

3. _____________ Ranges

Rocky

AppalachiansPacific Coastal

United States and CanadaRIVERS:4. Rio __________

5. _____________

6. _____________

7. _____________

8. _____________

Grande

St. Lawrence

Mississippi

Columbia

Colorado

United States and CanadaWATER

FEATURES:9. ____________

10. _____________

11. ________ Ocean

12. ________ Bay

13. ______ Ocean

Great Lakes

Gulf of MexicoAtlantic

Hudson

Arctic

United States and CanadaWATER FEATURES:14. _______ Ocean

15._____ Canal

LAND FORMS:16.___________ and

Interior Lowlands17.________ Coastal

Plain18.______ Coastal

Plain

PacificErie

Great Plains

Atlantic

Gulf

United States and CanadaLANDFORMS:19. ______________

20. ______________

21.______

22._______________

23. _________ Plateau

Canadian ShieldGrand CanyonBasin

Columbia Plateau

Colorado

United States and CanadaImportant Cities

(centers of culture and trade)

A. _______ (Canada)

B. _________ (Canada)

C. ________ (Canada)

D. ________ (Canada)

E. __________ (British Columbia, Canada)

QuebecMontrealOttawaToronto

Vancouver

United States and CanadaImportant Cities

(centers of culture and trade)

F. ________________

G. ________________

H. ________________

I. ________

J. __________

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles, CANew York City

ChicagoHouston

United States and CanadaImportant Cities

(centers of culture and trade)

K. _____________

L. _____________

M. ____________

St. Louis

Richmond

Pittsburgh

Write the following sentence beneath your maps:1. The United States and Canada have

___________ natural resources.2. The ___________ Divide is the point at

which fallen precipitation seeps into rivers that flow toward opposite sides of the continent, ending in either the Atlantic or Pacific Oceans. It sits along the ridge of the Rocky Mountains.

3. The ________ Canal is a manmade waterway that connects Lake Erie with the Hudson River in New York. The purpose of this canal is to provide a trade route.

abundantContinental

Erie

Write the following sentence beneath your maps:4. The Colorado River eroded land over

time to create the _______________.5. The water of the Colorado River is being

diverted for __________ to fields in southwest United States.

6. The Rocky Mountains create rain shadows on the _________ slope of the mountains. (impact of physical elements)

7. The Rio Grande River serves as part of the boundary between the United States and _________. (impact of physical elements)

Grand Canyon

irrigation

leeward

Mexico

8. The climates found in the region vary from very cold to very hot.a. Northern Canada into Alaska -

________ with vegetation consisting of small bushes and lichens but no trees; has permafrost.

b. Central Canada – subarctic climate with vegetation consisting of taiga.

c. Northwest U.S. – in WA and OR states; marine west coast climate with vegetation consisting of mixed forests.

d. Great Plains and Northeast U.S. – humid continental

tundra

8. The climates found in the region vary from very cold to very hot.e. Southeastern U.S. – humid

subtropical.f. Hawaii – ____________ (rainforest)

climate and vegetation.g. Southwest U.S. – in WA and OR

states; marine west coast climate with vegetation consisting of mixed forests.

tropical wet

Upper right quadrant

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What impact do elements of the physical

environment, such as major bodies of water

and mountains, have on countries in a region?

Economic (and Political) Characteristics:

1. Pollution includes: _________ pollution in the northeastern

United States (especially around Boswash)

The 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill2. _________________________________

(NAFTA) – an economic alliance created in 1989 that reduces trade barriers between Mexico, Canada, and the United States.

3. The United States has a very _____________ economy, __________ resources, and ____________ industries.

Acid rain

North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement

diversifiedabundant

specialized

Economic (and Political) Characteristics:

4. The United States is a very ___________ country with a strong _____________. Examples of modern transportation networks include: Federal Express (FedEx) United Parcel Service (UPS) United States Postal Service (USPS)

5. The US has widespread marketing of products and services. An example is the advertising by the Nike Company.

developedinfrastructure

6. The United States is a member of the ______________. The headquarters of this organization is located on a piece of international land located within New York City.

7. The Red Cross is an international organization that cares for the sick and wounded and for disaster victims. The U.S. branch is very active.

8. Examples of _____ (actual location of a city) New York City, NY Richmond, VA – a ____ line city; this line is

the division between the Piedmont and the Atlantic coastal plains areas of Virginia that is known for waterfalls.

United Nations

fall

site

6. Examples of _____ (actual location of a city) New York City, NY Richmond, VA – a ____ line city; this

line is the division between the Piedmont and the Atlantic coastal plains areas of Virginia that is known for waterfalls.

Pittsburgh, PA – a __________ site; place where several rivers meet together to form one river.

Quebec City, Quebec (Canada) – where the _____________ river narrows.

fall

site

confluence

St. Lawrence

9. Examples of _________ (relative location of a city) Omaha, NE and Sacramento, CA –

cities that grew up along the _________________ railroad.

situation

Transcontinental

10. Examples of how the function of cities can change: ___________, PA – the early function

was for defense; later became important in the steel manufacturing industry; now importance has shifted to diverse industry such as finance and light manufacturing.

New York City – changes in trade patterns to include not only coastal and transatlantic trade, but trade from the Great Lakes via the _______ Canal; it is a worldwide trade and finance center.

Pittsburgh

Erie

11. __________, VA – the seat of the Virginia State Government.

12. Washington, D.C. – the seat of the United States national government.

13. The growth of urban areas or cities is called ________. results in the conversion of farmland (agricultural land) to _______ areas.

14. The United States and Canada are major exporters of ____________, consumer goods, information systems, and foodstuff.

sprawl Sprawl

Richmond

urban

technology

15. They are both highly __________ (industrialized) with an advanced standard of living. Therefore, the following exists in both countries: highly developed ______________ sustained economic growth highly __________ cities [cultural] highly diversified __________ abundant service industries high literacy rates [cultural]

16. There is a rich supply of mineral, ________, and forest resources in both countries.

developed

infrastructure

urbanized economies

energy

17. The region is the center of world financial markets. Example: ______________

18. Both countries have corporations that are _____________. In other words, many companies are located in this region, and also throughout the world. This is one way that United states culture is diffused throughout the world. Examples of companies and products found throughout the world include:

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

multinational

18. There is a widening gap between the rich and the _____. It has often been said that the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer.

poor

Upper Left quadrant

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What are some criteria that may be used to

determine a country’s relative importance?

(You may need to look back in your notes for

help)

1. The region was colonized by the _________ beginning in the late 1500’s into the 1700’s.

2. Many of the people living in the region trace their ancestry to the Europeans. Additionally, many people trace their ancestry to other nationalities of people who immigrated into the region. Therefore, the societies are very diverse and ____________.

3. Referring to the map of Canada on the two pages prior, the star represents the Canadian province, __________.

Europeans

Cultural Characteristics

multicultural

Quebec

This province is unique in that its citizens speak French and have a French culture while the remaining Canadian region is English speaking. The people of Quebec have often expressed a desire to separate from Canada. Therefore, Canada has struggled to maintain a national identity.

4. Both the United States and Canada have ___________ forms of government.

5. Additionally, both belong to the ________________________________ (NATO).

This is a military alliance of countries that supports democracy and security for member nations.

democratic

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

6. The border between the United States and Canada is the longest ___________ (non use of military to patrol) border in the world.

7. The ______ of both countries reflect the cultural heritage of multicultural societies.

8. Because of highly developed transportation systems, the populations of both countries are very ________, or they are able to move around easily.

unfortified

arts

mobile

9. Important sites in cultural landscape: ____________ Bridge (San Francisco, CA) ______________ Hall (Philadelphia, PA) Influence of ___________ (Examples: gas

stations, motels, interstates, highways, drive-up services)

St. Louis (MO) ___________ Arch Wheat fields in Great Plains Skyscrapers _________ signs Shopping malls U.S. Capitol (_________________)

Golden GateIndependence

automobile

Gateway

Washington, D.C.

Bilingual

lower Left quadrant

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What are some ways that human interaction with the

environment affects the development of a region?

Your Task

•Complete the graphic organizer using your guided notes

lower rightquadrant

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In what ways do physical, economic, and cultural

characteristics influence regional development?

(Give an example of each)