Geography Chapter 3

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Contiguous (all connected in one block)

Temperate (mild climates)

Glaciers (large masses of ice)

Highlands hills and mountains North Americas elevation Rises to the west.

Plains Low flat land, appears near coast Great Plains are in the center of the United States.

Plateaus Flat Land high elevations can be between mountains. Western United States and central Mexico.

Rivers and Lakes Major cities developed.

St Lawrence; waterway from Atlantic to Great Lakes;

Great Lakes largest body of fresh water in world. Boundary between United States and Canada

Rio Grande Natural border

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The Great Plains Stretches from the Missouri River to the Rocky Mountains

The Great Plains Rich soil produces abundant crops; temperate climate with abundant rain;

irrigation for dry regions Drought (rainfall is below normal); productive farms growing grains;

Important agricultural region Commercial Agriculture (business of producing crops to sell)

Export (send to other countries for aid or profit); feeds the population with enough left to export.

The Great Plains Rich supply of energy resources important to US energy needs.

The Great Plains Rivers to transport good; major oil and natural gas deposits.

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Cordillera (system of several mountain ranges that often run parallel)

Great Basin: little rainfall Rain Shadow Effect (air that reaches the other side of the mountains is dry);

deep hollow in land; between the Rocky and Sierra Mountains; Sparse plants: sandy.

Grand Canyon: in the Southwestern United States; deep steep-sided gorge; soft rock.

Grand Canyon

Both are hollowed out of mountain ranges and have a desert climate with little rain fall. Dam (barrio that contains the flow of water)

Geography Independent Practice Write answers in complete sentences. If you do not copy last question, you will receive a zero.

1. As you read write an outline of North Americas physical geography.

2. As you read describe the seven characteristics of the Great Plains. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. 3. As you read list two economic activities of the Great Plains. A. B.

4. As you read compare and contrast the Grand Canyon and the Great Basin.

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Peninsula (land that extends out into a body of water) Baja and Yucatan

Sierra Madres Mountains: two ranges; run along the east and west coast; silver iron ore bauxite (used to make aluminum).

Mexican Plateau: lies between the Sierra Madres ranges; southern is Mesa Central; northern is Mesa del Norte; Mexico City is on Mesa Central:

volcanic activity in Mesa Central makes rich soil, Subsistence Farming (growing enough food to live); Mesa Centrals climate is temperate Modified (less extreme)

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Mass Media (refers to Communication reaches large audiences)

Newspapers- Influenced Public Opinion

Radio- provided news and entertainment; War information.

Television- 1950’s surpassed radio for news and entertainment; live news footage of protest and Kennedy Assignation.

Cell Phones- 1990’s connected people around the world; smartphones provide internet access.

Internet- quick electronic access to huge body of information; people can distribute their own media.

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Early 1800’s people made their living from the land in work such as farming, mining and fishing.

1870’s- 1950’s manufacturing (using machines to make raw into useful products)grew during industrial revolution, manufacturing makes usable products from raw materials.

1950’s workers provide services such as entertainment healthcare education grew.

1970’s the development of computer technology; information and the communication are the basis of this part of the economy Fiber Optics digital technology for communication

Economy is constantly changing Dynamic change quickly. Recession slowdown in economic growth.

Geography Independent Practice Write answers in complete sentences. If you do not copy last question, you will receive a zero.

1. As you read describe three geographic features of Mexico. A. B. C.

2. As you read list the types of media people have used, give details. A. B. C. D. E. F.

3. As you red describe how the economy has changed and grown. A. B. C. D.

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Problems and Solutions with Energy

Oil will eventually run out, Petroleum nonrenewable resource. Turn to other sources.

Nuclear Power expensive to build plants and creates radioactivity.

Making ethanol (alcohol made from grain) competes with food production.

Solar and Wind create electricity, but not on demand. Use fuel cells Hybrid cars that run on electric and gas.

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Mexican Culture

Ancestory ones family line into past.

Mexican Culture blends Native American and Spanish Culture.

More than 50 Native American languages spoken. Largest population group: mestizos, Mexicans of mixed ancestry. Descendent (a person who will come after you in a future generations)

Spanish official language.

Roman Catholic major religion. Native Americans practice traditional religions.

Blend of European and native cultures shown in murals (a painting on a large wall) and architecture.

¾ population live in cities.

Bold modern architecture mixes with traditional style buildings.

Ancient sites and artifacts(something from the past that helps what a former culture was like) preserved.

Cooking includes native foods: corn beans and squash.

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Mexican Economic Growth; Adoption of NAFTA in 1994 increased Mexican trade with North America by 300%.

A nationalized (placed under government control) oil industry increased income to the Mexican Government, which is a factor in growth in the service industry.

Three Economic Sectors (subdivisions of the economy): Agriculture, Manufacturing, Service

Large Scale Agriculture exports coffee, sugar, cotton, and fruit. Oil and silver also exports.

Manufacturing includes auto’s metal products food processing. Heavy foreign trade investment increased manufacturing activity.

Service industries increased from 1970 to 2009 and include tourism which is a major part of the economy.

Economic Challenges: Globalization (development of a world economy based on free trade) has taken some jobs to other countries. Some factories are foreign owned.

NAFTA is said to have favored large agricultural businesses over small farms. Businesses are growing outside of Mexico City, but transportation routes have not improved.

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Making Progress Toward Democracy in Mexico

The ruling party the PRI weakened in the 1990’s.

In 1996 election reform (changes aimed at correcting problems) made voting more fair. It became easier for candidates from other parties to run.

In 2000 Vicente Fox was elected president PRI’s rule was broken.

A multi party democracy (a political system in which elections include candidates from more than one party) was now in place in Mexico.

More political voices were heard in the 2006 election.

Challenges; Illegal drug trade and cartels; Improving literacy rates

Geography Independent Practice Write answers in complete sentences. If you do not copy last question, you will receive a zero.

1. As you read list four problems and solutions society face for energy. A. B. C. D.

2. As you read list nine details of Mexican culture. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I.

3. A. As you read describe what drove economic growth in Mexico. B. List three economic sectors. a. b. c. C. List three economic challenges. a. b. c.

4. As you read describe events in Mexico that have led to greater democracy. A. B. C. D. E. 5. Describe two challenges Mexico faces to achieve greater democracy. A. B.

6. Describe two challenges Mexico faces to achieve greater democracy. A. B.

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