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Introduction to North America and The United States - PPT NotesWhat countries are included? _ _What are the largest cities?Almost every type of climate is found in the 50 United States because they extend over such a large area North to South.Canada has a _____________because of its ___________.U.S. Regional Physical Geographyvast ______________ ______________________________ in westhills and low mountains _________________rugged _______________ and broad river valleys in ________________rugged, volcanic topography in _______________ClimateAlmost every type of climate is found in the 50 United States because they extend over such a large area North to South.____________ has a cold climate because of ________________________.Culture of the United States?The U.S. is called a “melting pot”What does this mean?The ___________________ ____ ____________________ has this inscription…"Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" What does this mean to you?What Major Ethnic Groups?White _________% Hispanic ___________% Black __________%Asian 4.43%Native Hawaiian and other Pacific islander 0.18%Mixed Race 1.61% Overview of United StatesWorld's ______________country by size (after Russia and Canada) 3rd largest population (after China and India) = 310,232,863 ( 2010 est.)How many states?50What type of Government System? _______________ ___________________; strong democratic tradition What is a Federal Republic?There is a National Government and there are State GovernmentsWhat are the three branches of government?__________________ (President / Governor) ___________________ Congress (House of Reps. / Senate) –both National and State_______________ (Court System) – Federal Court and State CourtsThe NortheastPhysical Geography of the NortheastMountains_________________________(Northern)Forests – famous for fall color of leavesCoastlines – many _________, __________, ________Bodies of Water_______________ ___________________________ OceanClimate of the NortheastHumid Continentalhas _____ __________________ seasons Cold, snowy winters and__________ ______________. Fall is their most famous season.this area receives precipitation throughout the year.Moderate growing season that decreases as you go north.Vegetation is mixed forests with deciduous and coniferous trees. Economy of the NortheastWhat are the resources of the Northeast?Fish, clam, and _______________ from the coast___________, paper, and maple syrup from the forestsDairy products and farmingBanking / Finance_____________is also importantNew York CityAtlantic City New Jersey (Gambling)Niagara Falls (Honeymoon Capital of the USA)This region is the home to most major corporations in the United States.Culture of the NortheastThe Northeast has the longest history of European settlement.Historically, the Northeast has been the gateway to immigrants.Major Cities: Boston, MA, Providence, R.I.________________________.; Most of New England is rural - small towns and villagesPolitics: usually votes____________________; What is the future of the Northeast?Continued shift to __________ and _____________ economic activities in major citiesContinued Rural to Urban Migration Rust Belt and Great Lakes RegionPhysical Geography The Great Lakes: ______________, _______________, Huron, Superior, OntarioRivers:_________, Allegheny, Monongahela, Mississippi, __________Mountains:__________________ MountainsClimate of the Rust BeltClimate - Humid Continental Four seasons, with long, cold winters. Why is it called the “Rust Belt”?_____ ________is used to melt snow, which corrodes car bodiesEconomy of the RustbeltHeavy industry – Manufacturing (Secondary Economic level)___________________- Steel (gone overseas)Detroit - Auto (increased competition from Japan)Milwaukee - Beer (competition from microbreweries)Culture of the Rust Belt____________ _____________- Use hands and physical force for laborUrban areas are ethnically diverseWhy?_______________________- Southern African Am. after end of slavery and during Civil Rights movementRural areas are mostly Anglo Music – Blues, Jazz (Chicago, St. Louis), and Motown (Detroit)Cities identify strongly with local sports teamsFuture of the Rust BeltHow can the area survive?___________________ economyDo not base it on any 1 thing!Change jobs from ________________to ______________economic activitiesGreat Plains and MidwestPhysical GeographyMostly flat, open prairie landMajor Rivers: _______________ _____________ArkansasPlatte________Black Hills________________ in South DakotaClimate of the Great PlainsStretches from _____________to _________________ across the midsection of the country.Climate varies greatly Much of region is ______________ _____________________climateFour Seasons - Long WintersAdequate rainfall, melted snow keeps lakes and rivers fullThe _______________Great Plains is semi-arid, while the __________________portion is considerably wetter.Environmental Concerns -_______________ _________– lots of them during summer stormsCold winters, especially in the ______________________ areasThe Ogallala aquifer (aka the High Plains aquifer)provides __________ _________ for more than 80% of the populationirrigates 13 million acres of landThis _________________ __________________is fed by precipitation and ancient stores of water that have been trapped in layers of sediment dating back to the last ice age.“The Dust Bowl”Periodic ___________________have affected the Great Plains. ______________ agricultural land management and drought can have catastrophic effects.Farmers in the 1920s routinely _______________ native grasses, which had been stabilizing the soil and reducing erosion.The Dust Bowl of the 1930s was caused by __________ ______________and over-removal of native ______________. The EconomyWhat dominates the economy of the Great Plains? ______________ ___________More than ________ of the Great Plains' land area is used for agriculture. heavily dependent on crops, including corn, wheat, barley, hay, and cotton. Enough food produced to feed the _________ ____________!!! Farms and Ranches___________ _________________CulturePolitical CultureCities tend to support ______________ Party, rural areas to_____________. Religious CulturePredominantly ___________________, due to Scandinavian immigrantsEthnic breakdownMostly___________________ _____________________, Native AmericanSmall town life and valuesFuture of the Great PlainsMore of the sameSome shift to tertiary economic activities in major citiesYoung generations moving out (leaving the family farm and business behind for the big city)Rural and decliningIncreases in ____________________ make this possible.new farm equipmentPossible Threats: Decreases in soil moisture and water availabilitySouth and Atlantic Coastal PlainPhysical Geography of the SouthMountains____________________________ Mountains________________ MountainsBodies Of WaterMississippi River _________________ ____________________Plain____________________ Coastal PlainUnique FeaturesThe Everglades SwampLouisiana BayouClimate of the SouthMostly ________________ _____________climate__________, hot summers___________, cool wintersJust like AustinLong ________________ seasonFrequent _____________________Economy of The South________________ - cotton in coastal plains, citrus fruits in Florida and Georgia________________________- Computer and software manufacturingHeavy Industry - Relocated from Rustbelt for cheaper labor__________________ - Coastal beaches, golf, live music, great weather all yearCulture of the SouthSouthern Values & Foods ____________________________- “Old South” was rural, “New South” is more urbanLarge ________________________________ populationStrongly Christian Republican & Democrat MixMusic Jazz (New Orleans)Rock & Roll (Elvis)Blues (BB King)Country (Nashville)Bluegrass (Kentucky)Legacy of Civil War & _________________________________in 1960’sFuture of the SouthRapid _______________________ growth____________________________ from Latin America and Rust BeltIncreasing rural to urban migrationFast growth of citiesIncrease in _______________ ___________________.The Sun BeltPhysical Geography of the Sun BeltMountain Ranges: Rockies, __________ _________________Deserts:_____________________, Great Basin DesertRivers: Rio Grande, ______________________Tourism: _____________________ _______________________Climate of the Sun BeltCalled the “Sun Belt” because overall climate is ____________________________.Varied because of size and latitude. Many types of climates________________Semi-Arid__________________________________Mediterranean (CA)The EconomyTourism: Grand Canyon, _____ __________________Entertainment: Los AngelesAgriculture: Southern California, Rio Grande ValleyResearch and High-Technology: Austin, San Diego, govt. facilities such as Air Force BasesRegion has fastest growing cities in USA. Why?- ________________ __________________ to region due to climate and economy.- ________________________________ moving to region from Latin America. The CultureEthnically Diverse Large _____________________ populationAsian community in CaliforniaNative American population in Arizona and New Mexico. ___________________________– Brought settlers to CaliforniaPolitics and Religion – _________________in urban, Republican in rural areas. Region is heavily ________________________. Recreation – Snow Skiing, Water sports, Pro-sports teams, outdoor activitiesFuture of the Sun BeltPopulation growth will slow down but still keep growing (Ex. Austin)Effects of Growth?_______________ land costOvercrowding –___________________________??______________________ shortagesPacific NorthwestPhysical Geography Pacific NW / Rocky Mts.What are some of the physical features?_____________________________ CascadesSierra Nevada MountainsBodies of WaterPacific Ocean______________________Columbia RiverGreat Salt LakeLake TahoeTourism__________________________________________________________ _______________ National ParkPacific NW Climate_______________ __________ ____________, Highlands______________________ Climate Zones_____________ _________regulates temps. and precipitationNorthwest receives ____________ of inches of precipitation per yearEconomy/ResourcesBirth Place” of the “_____________ ________________.”- Seattle = ________________________ ( also Starbucks )- San Francisco = ________________, _______________________- ___________________________ = IntelHow do Universities add growth to economy?___________________ creates jobs____________ _________________________create jobs Example: Google was created at Stanford U.Forests cover most of the Pacific Northwest (produces paper, etc.)Fishing - coastal statesTourism: Sierra Nevada Mountains, Rockies (Skiing) & along coastCulture: Pacific NW/ Rocky Mts.Very __________________________ Diverse Large __________________ PopulationLarge __________________ / ___________________InfluenceRussianNative American Recreation – Snow Skiing, Water sports, Pro-sports teams, ethnic festivalsNumerous museums cultural centersFuture of the Pacific NW___________________ urban population growth _____________________ from elsewhere in USA, Latin America and Asia__________________ lumber industry, continued growth of high-tech sectors in citiesIncrease in _______________ & _______________ industriesIncrease in ______________ diversity ................
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