The United States and Canada: Physical Geography (Chapter Summary) B.________________________ C.________________________ D.________________________ E.________________________ F._________________________ G.________________________

Chapter Summary Pages 12-28 1: Land and Water Both the United States and Canada are located in North America. The United States and Canada have many mountain ranges and plains areas. Bodies of water such as the Great Lakes provide transportation and support industry. 2: Climate and Vegetation Climate zones in the United States and Canada range from a desert climate to a polar climate. Varied climates in the United States and Canada help to produce varied vegetation. 3: Resources and Land Use Farmland, forests, water, and minerals are all important resources for the United States and Canada. Natural resources affect the economies of the United States and Canada.

The United States & Canada: Physical Geography

Comprehension and Critical Thinking Identify What landform lies between the Rocky and Appalachian mountains? Draw Conclusions How does climate affect the crops grown there? Define What is the Canadian Shield? Compare and Contrast Why do more people live in the St. Lawrence Lowlands than on the Canadian Shield? Explain How does the Pacific Ocean help to keep Canada's west coast climate mild? Contrast How does the west coast climate differ from the climate that Canada's Interior Plains experiences? Explain. Explain How does latitude affect climate? (b) Apply Information How might geography and climate affect the way people live in the Canadian territory of Nunavut? Recall Tundra, grassland, desert scrub, and forests are major types of what? Identify Cause and Effect How do the climate and vegetation of the tundra affect how Inuits live?