1. Canada and the United
States
Physical and Human Geography

2. Physical Features
A. Shield:
- Large flat plain in between
the Appalachian and Rocky
Mountains.

3. Physical Features
B. Glaciers:
- During the Ice Age these
scraped the land and created
the landscapes that we know
today.

4. Physical Features
C. Freshwater:
- Most bodies of water are
freshwater meaning that they
were carved by glaciers and
are not salinized. Examples:
Great Lakes.

5. Physical Features
D. Mountain Ranges:
- Appalachian and Rockies.
About 2,500 miles apart.

6. Physical Features
E. Rivers:
- Large system of rivers flow
into Atlantic, Pacific, and
Mississippi.

7. Climate
A. Tundra and Subarctic:
- Climate zones in the
northern part of North
America. Very snowy
and icy.

8. Climate
B. Humid Continental:
- Winters are freezing cold
but summers are hot and
steamy. More common as
you move further South.

9. Climate
C. Marine West Coast:
- Mostly rain rather than now.
Warmer and drier summers.
Common in Southern
Canada and Northwestern
America.

10. Climate
D. Humid Subtropical:
- Southeastern America;
influenced by Gulf of Mexico.

11. Climate
E. Tropical Wet and Dry:
- Hot all year with both rainy
and dry seasons.

12. Climate
F. Arid and Semi-Arid:
- Hot desert climates in the
Southwestern United States.

13. History
-
A. Migration:
Hunters migrated from
Asia to Alaska 10,000
years ago.

14. History
B. Scattered:
- Most groups scattered
throughout the United States.
Some stayed in Alaska
others moved more South.

15. History
C. Europeans:
-British and French began
colonies along the Eastern
Coast 16th-18th Centuries.

16. History
D. Slavery:
- Long dark history of using
other humans as servants
and workers. Help to lead up
to Civil War.

17. History
E. United:
- After Civil War the nation of
America united and became
a much stronger nation.

18. History
F. Relations:
-Canada and America have
strong bond. Longest
unprotected border in the
world.
G. NAFTA:
- Trade between the two
countries made easier.

19. Population
-
A. 325 million:
The number of people
who live in Canada and
the U.S.

20. Population
B. Population Density:
- Can range from millions per
few square miles to as little
as one person per forty three
square miles.

21. Population
C. Urban Areas:
- Toronto is the largest in
Canada and New York City is
the largest in America.

22. Population
D. Religion:
- Mostly Christian, ¼ Roman
Catholic. Next largest? No
Religion, 1 out of 10.

23. Economic Activity
A. Commercial Farming:
- Extremely important to
both Canada and
America.

24. Economic Activity
B. Forestry:
- Planting, growing,
harvesting trees.

25. Economic Activity
C. Resources:
-Oil and Coal for power.
-Livestock and cattle raising.