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Geography. 4/20 to 4/24. Sunday 4/20 Do Now . What are some facts your know or information you would like to know about North America? . Sunday 4/24 – Landforms in north A merica. Size: 2 nd largest country: Canada 3 rd largest country: U.S.A.

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Geography

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  1. Geography 4/20 to 4/24

  2. Sunday 4/20 Do Now • What are some facts your know or information you would like to know about North America?

  3. Sunday 4/24 – Landforms in north America • Size: 2nd largest country: Canada3rd largest country: U.S.A. (combine with Russia these three countries make up 1/8 of that total landmass on earth). • Abundance of resources: fertile soil, water, forest, minerals

  4. Sunday 4/24 – Landforms in north America • 5 major landforms • Eastern Lowlands – flat plain - piedmont: rolling hills, rivers/streams • Appalachian Highland: mountain chain- more than 4 million years old so eroded (few high peaks – 2400ft)- Appalachian Trail: 2,160 miles of hiking trail

  5. Sunday 4/24 – Landforms in north America 3. Interior Lowlands: flat lands as a result of glaciers (interior plain, great plains, Canadian Shield) glaciers: dense piece of ice that constantly moves under its own weight (usually forms over centuries

  6. Sunday 4/24 – Landforms in north America 4. Western: mountains, plateaus, basins - Rocky Mountains: 3,000 miles long (Alaska to New Mexico) with high peaks (12000ft) because new (not eroded) - Continental Divide: highest point of Rockies – separates river flow between East and West - Mt. McKinley: Highest Mountain in North America (20,320 feet)

  7. Sunday 4/24 – Landforms in north America 5. Islands: Arctic Circle – volcanic activity (eruptions) led to break-up.

  8. Monday 4/21 Do now • What are the main differences between the eastern lowlands and the interior lowlands?

  9. Monday 4/21 North American Resources • Water:- bordered by 3 oceans and Gulf of Mexico- fishing and shipping - transportation and power - 8 of 15 largest lakes in the world • Great Lakes: • Michigan • Huron • Erie • Superior • Ontario

  10. Monday 4/21 North American Resources • Rivers: • St. Lawrence • Mississippi (Ohio, Missouri) • Mackenzie

  11. Monday 4/21 North American Resources • Resources: • Land – fertile soils (U.S. leading food exporter) • Forests – lumber, paper • Minerals – iron ore, steel (industries) • Oil and Natural Gas (13th for oil reserves) Why does U.S. import so much?

  12. Tuesday 4/22 do now • Where can you find the Rockies and the Appalachians?

  13. Tuesday 4/22 – assignment • Page 122 – 5.1 Assessment – Questions 1-4 • Page 132 – Terms – Questions 11-14 and 17 • Page 132 – Landforms and Resources – Questions 1-4 • Due: Thursday April 24

  14. Wednesday 4/23 do now • What is the continental divide and where is it located?

  15. Wednesday 4/23 – Assignment • Complete worksheet on country and state locations? • Due Monday 4/28

  16. Thursday 4/24 – do now • On which ocean is Oregon located? What are the states that surround Oklahoma?

  17. Thursday 4/24 – Brochure • Create a Brochure for North America. • Include physical features that are appealing and would attract someone to come visit this area. • You should include words and drawings. • This should be completed by the end of the hour and will be accepted no later than Monday 4/28.

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