the_extend about 3000 miles from Alaska to New Mexico
Rocky Mountains
The rocky, Appalacian, and Pacific coastal ranges are_
mountains
the_is the line of highest points in the Rockies that marks the separation of rivers flowing_and_
Continental divide, eastward and westward
the_mountains are younger and taller than the appalachian Mountains
Rocky Mountains
the_mountains extend about 1600 miles North to south from_in Canada to Alabama
appalachian Mountains, Newfoundland
Pacific Coast ranges – a series of small mountain ranges stretch from Southern_to_
California to Washington
what mountain ranges are low in elevation and right on the coast that make the coastline rugged and Steep?
Pacific coastal ranges
The Pacific coastal ranges are on the_and has many active and dormant volcanoes
ring of fire
_Are very common in the Pacific coastal ranges
earthquakes
the_is a rocky mainly flat area around Hudson Bay
Canadian Shield
interior low lands – an area that spreads from the appellation Mountains to the Mississippi River. This area is_. Most of it used to be covered by Mixed coniverous and deciduous forest
mostly flat with the Rolling hills
Arctic and golf coastal Plains – these are flat areas that stretch along the_in the south and the Arctic Ocean in the north. The Arctic coastal plain is_
gulf of Mexico, tundra
_– This area is mostly in Nevada and it consists of Rocky outcroppings of rock in large depressions
basin and range
Great Plains – a largely_area that extends from Canada down to New Mexico. The soil is very fertile and good for farming but the climate can be harsh with cold winters and hot summers. This area also get many_
treeless flat area, tornadoes
Grand Canyon – was formed by_. The canyon is 277 miles long and ranges and with from 4 to 18 miles. Most of the Canyon is in Grand Canyon national Park and Arizona
water erosion from the Colorado River
_– A group of 19 islands and islets in the Pacific ocean that formed over a hot spot in the Earth’s crust. The largest Island Hawaii has an active volcano
Hawaiian Archipelago
_– A chain of over 300 small volcanic islands that extend from Alaska to Russia
Aleutian Islands
_– Is the second largest river in the United States with the length of 2340 miles. The river is an important transportation route from the grain producing states of middle America to the gulf of Mexico
Mississippi River
The St. Lawrence River connects the_to the_. The river has a system of_that allow large ships transport loads of minerals and goods. Part of the river serves as the border between Canada and the United States
Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean
The Colorado River flows from Colorado to the gulf of California. The river formed the Grand Canyon by erosion and it is an important source of freshwater in on Arid region. The_on the river provides electricity for Los Angeles
Hoover dam
The Columbia River is the fourth largest river in the US and the largest river in the_. The river has many dams that are used to create hydroelectric power. The dams have impacted the local salmon industry
Pacific Northwest
Canada and the United States or in the middle and_latitudes. What are two of the four most common climates?
high. humid subtropical and continental, semi arid and arid, Marine West Coast and Mediterranean, or tundra and ice cap
where is the semi arid climate in the US?
Great Plains and into the Southwest
where is the arid climate in the US?
Southwest
where is the Marine West Coast climate in the US?
Coast of Oregon and Washington
where is the Mediterranean climate in the US?
Coast of Southern California
where is the tundra climate in the US?
Northern Canada and Alaska
where is the tropical wet climate in the US?
Hawaii
true or false: The United States Northwest region is the financial center
false
true or false: 50% of the population of the United States are immigrants or descendants of immigrants
false
true or false: English is the official language of the United States
false
true or false: Canada Mexico and the United States are the only members of NAFTA
true
true or false: Canada’s major crop is wheat
true
true or false: Canada is divided into provinces that are governed by governors
false
true or false: the lowest point in North America is called death Valley
true
true or false: United States has less than 500 religious groups
false
true or false: New York is the largest metropolitan area in the US
true
true or false: Canada is considered an underdeveloped country
false
31 million people live here
Canada
wants to separate from Canada
Quebec
NAFTA
training alliance in North America
Canadian Shield
Area around Hudson Bay in Canada
consumes the most energy in the world
United States
divides the river system
Continental divide
coastal redwoods
largest tree in the world
constitutional monarchy
has a prime minister ministers and honors the queen of England
most Densely populated area in US
northeast
immigration
A huge challenge for the US
The largest economy in the world. Which country does this belong in the United States Canada or both?
United States
largest education system. Which country does this belong in United States Canada or both?
United States
divided into provinces. What country does this belong in United States Canada or both?
Canada
World superpower. What country does this belong in United States Canada or both?
United States
safe/low crime rates. What country does this belong in United States Canada or both?
Canada
developed country. What country does belong in United States Canada or both?
both
high standard of living. What country does this belong in United States Canada or both?
both
ties to Great Britain. What country does this belong in United States Canada or both?
Canada
NAFTA member. What country does belong in United States Canada or both?
both
constitutional monarchy. What country does this belong in United States Canada or both?
Canada
what are the four regions of the United States? North south east and west, northwest south west east, south north west Southeast, or Northeast South Midwest West
Northeast south Midwest West
The southern United States economy is known for? New industries because of cheaper labor/Less strict environmental laws, the weather, the wheat belt, or the financial center and good transportation center
Wheat belt
One of the four factors that affect climate is? The terrain of the region, the sun, ocean currents, or the population
The sun
what is Silicon Valley known for? Winemaking, agricultural development, computer technology, or education center
Computer technology
which province is 90% French speaking and if fighting for separatism? Alberta, Quebec, British Columbia, or Prince Edwards Island
Quebec
more than_people living Canada today. 31 million, 5 million, 10 million, or 45 million
31 million