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.