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Geographical Features of the U.S. and Canada: Landforms, Resources, and Climate

Explore the diverse geographical features of the U.S. and Canada, from the Eastern Lowlands to the Western Rocky Mountains, rich soil to extreme climates, all detailing their impact on human-environment interactions. Discover the varied resources, including forests and minerals, that shape the region's economy. Learn about the different climates, from colder regions with permafrost to tropical zones in Hawaii and South Florida. Delve into the history of early settlers, transportation innovations such as railroads and highways, and key landmarks like the Erie Canal.

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Geographical Features of the U.S. and Canada: Landforms, Resources, and Climate

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  1. CHAPTER 5 THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

  2. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE U.S. AND CANADA Landforms * Eastern Lowlands and Appalachian Mountains * Interior Lowlands Great Plains and Interior Plains * Western Rocky Mountains *Islands Arctic and Tropical

  3. RESOURCES Oceans for shipping and ports Rich, fertile soil Forests (1/2 of Canada, 1/3 of the U.S.) Minerals

  4. Climate and Vegetation COLDER CLIMATES (permafrost) EXTREMES (tornadoes, hurricanes, floods) MODERATE CLIMATES Deciduous forests east, grasslands west PREVAILING WESTERLIES MILDER (Humid Subtropical) DRY (Southwest and Great Basin) TROPICAL ( Hawaii and S. Florida) Everglades

  5. HUMAN ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION Beringia Leaders in Interstate farming Highways Alaska PipeLine EARLY Transcontinental CURRENT SETTLERS Railroads 1869 INHABITANTS Erie Canal St. Lawrence Seaway Airports Cities Developed

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