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Chapter 3 Review

6th GradeMr. Bradfield

+From Coast to Coast

Earth is constantly changing, sometimes over long periods of history and sometimes dramatically and violently. Forces of nature are working to change the landscape at all times. Natural disasters like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and floods tend to change the physical features of the land rapidly while wind, rain, and rivers wear away the soil slowly.

Countries on the Continent: North America includes Canada, The United States, Mexico, Central American countries, and Caribbean countries. Greenland also is in North America.

Part of Latin America is within North America. Latin America is a region that was/is influenced by their background connection to Portugal and Spain.

+ Middle Latitudes: An area that is considered vital to the

growing of crops because of the appropriate climate found in that region. It is the area between the Tropic of Cancer and the Artic Circle. Much of the United States and Canada are located within this area.

Isolated Continent: Because the North American continent is almost surrounded by water on all sides, it has been said that it is an isolated continent. Unique plants and animals have developed in this region because this. (Know the bodies of water that border the continent on all sides.)

Crossing the Barriers: Europeans gained knowledge and skill in navigation and shipbuilding. This allowed for a passable route using the oceans to travel.

Regions of the United States: Be able to use the description clues for each region to match up with its proper name. There are seven of them to study.

Study the Terms and Names and their definitions for each section.

+ Vegetation Zones: Be able to use the description clues

for each zone to match up with its proper name. There are five of them to study.

Natural Wealth: Because the United States and Canada have tremendous access to natural resources, it has influenced their ability to build a strong economy. Rich soil, forest, oil, and coal are all resources available to these two countries. Probably the most important factor in both countries is its availability of water. This has shaped an industry in agriculture and ranching and helped to feed the people of both areas. The water has assisted in travel and trade as well.

Neighbors and Leaders: The United States and Canada have had a great relationship over the years that has helped both countries in trade and defense.