Key Points Chapter 5-7

1. Key Points Chapter 5-7 World Geography

2. Section 1: The Land (pages 115–120) Key Points • Canada and the continental United States have similar landforms, shaped by similar geologic processes.  Chapter Summary 1 • Both have high, sharp mountains and dry plateaus in the west; rolling, grassy plains in the center; and lower, older mountains and coastal lowlands in the east.  • The region’s waterways, including rivers, lakes, coastal waters, and intracoastal channels, played a vital role in settling the land and continue to serve as commercial highways. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information.

3. Section 1: The Land (pages 115–120) Key Points • The Continental Divide divides the region into two large drainage areas.  Chapter Summary 2 • To the east of the Divide, waters flow to the Arctic Ocean, to Hudson Bay, to the Atlantic Ocean, or to the Gulf of Mexico. To the west, they flow into the Pacific Ocean.  • Glacial movement shaped much of the North American landscape.  • The geologic factors that shaped the United States and Canada also provided the region with a wealth of natural resources. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information.

4. Section 2: Climate and Vegetation (pages 121–125) Key Points • The region encompassing the United States and Canada experiences a great variety of climates.  Chapter Summary 3 • Some climate regions of the United States and Canada are influenced primarily by latitude.  • Wind, ocean currents, rainfall patterns, and elevation moderate the effects of latitude in other climate zones of the United States and Canada. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information.

5. Section 2: Climate and Vegetation (pages 121–125) Key Points • Climatic factors cause hazardous seasonal weather patterns in the United States and Canada, including spring and summer tornadoes, and summer and fall hurricanes, and winter blizzards.  Chapter Summary 4 • The region’s natural vegetation reflects its climatic variety, but human interaction with the environment has greatly altered natural vegetation. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information.

6. Chapter 6 • Both Canada and the US are home to thousands of immigrant groups and people of various cultures. • The geography of North America fueled the developed of densely populated cities next to waterways and other natural resources. • In the late 19th and throughout the 20th century this region experienced one of the most rapid economic developments in history.

7. Chapter 6 • Even though both the Canada and US started out as English colonies each respectively experienced far different outcomes. • In 1867 the Dominion of Canada was formed consisting of 10 provinces and 3 territories; it gained full independence in 1931. • Free trade of goods, religion, music, and art have existed for decades. • Last but not least: Canada has free healthcare!

8. Section 1: Living in the United States and Canada (pages 157–164) Key Points Chapter Summary 1 • The region’s economy has shifted from reliance on agriculture and traditional manufacturing to emphasis on service and high-tech industries.  • Agriculture is a key economic activity of the region, although it employs only a small percentage of the workforce.  • Technology and improved agricultural methods have helped farmers overcome the limitations of physical geography and climate. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information.

9. Section 1: Living in the United States and Canada (pages 157–164) Key Points Chapter Summary 2 • Dependable transportation and advanced communications systems help make the region an economic leader.  • The United States and Canada are among the world’s leading exporters.  • The region’s two countries are each other’s largest trade partners. The region also trades with countries and trade blocs around the world. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information.

10. Section 2: People and Their Environment (pages 165–169) Key Points Chapter Summary 3 • The United States and Canada are working to manage their rich natural resources responsibly.  • Acid rain, smog, and water pollution cause damage to the region’s environment and affect human health.  • Cooperative efforts to address environmental concerns are making a difference in the region. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information.