The United States and Canada Chapter What you will learn in this chapter Summary of the chapter Test your geographic knowledge by playing the GeoGame. 8 8 UNIT ATLAS Summary GeoGame Main Ideas CASE STUDY TODAY’S ISSUES QUIT

The United States and Canada Chapter 8 8 Main Ideas continued... Section 1: The War Against Terrorism Terrorism threatens the safety and security of society. The United States launched a war against international terrorism after being attacked on September 11, TODAY’S ISSUES HOME UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY

The United States and Canada Chapter 8 8 Main Ideas Cities are focusing on smart-growth solutions to urban sprawl. Many metropolitan areas in the United States and Canada have sprawled, or spread out, farther and farther. Section 2: Urban Sprawl GRAPHIC TODAY’S ISSUES HOME UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY

The United States and Canada Chapter What you will learn in this chapter Summary of the chapter Test your geographic knowledge by playing the GeoGame. 8 8 TODAY’S ISSUES QUIT UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY Summary Main Ideas GeoGame

The United States and Canada Chapter 8 8 Summary The Fight Against Terrorism Terrorists attack the United States on September 11, The United States increases security at home and searches for suspected terrorists within the country. The coalition of nations led by the United States launches a war against global terrorism. The war begins in Afghanistan, where those responsible for the September attacks—the al-Qaeda terrorists led by Osama bin Laden— are based. continued... TODAY’S ISSUES UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY HOME

The United States and Canada Chapter 8 8 Summary Urban Sprawl Many metropolitan areas in North America have spread out farther and farther. This has caused problems such as traffic congestion, air pollution, strains on infrastructure, rising housing costs, and the separation of the well-off from the poor. Some governments and citizens are promoting “smart growth” as an answer to urban sprawl. continued... TODAY’S ISSUES UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY HOME

The United States and Canada Chapter What you will learn in this chapter Summary of the chapter Test your geographic knowledge by playing the GeoGame. 8 8 TODAY’S ISSUES QUIT UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY Summary Main Ideas GeoGame

The United States and Canada Chapter 8 8 GeoGame Review what you’ve learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! 5 points Places & Terms 10 points The Fight Against Terrorism 20 points Geographic Challenge Choose a category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you earn. Click “GeoGame Home” to choose a different category. 10 points Urban Sprawl TODAY’S ISSUES UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY HOME

The United States and Canada Chapter 8 8 GeoGame Places & Terms (5 points each) continued... GeoGame Home terrorism 1.What is the unlawful use of force or violence to achieve political or social ends? TODAY’S ISSUES UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY HOME

The United States and Canada Chapter 8 8 GeoGame Places & Terms (5 points each) continued... a coalition 2. What is a name for a group of nations that band together for a common purpose? TODAY’S ISSUES UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY HOME GeoGame Home

The United States and Canada Chapter 8 8 GeoGame Places & Terms (5 points each) continued... to harm or kill people, animals, or plants 3.What is the purpose of biological weapons? TODAY’S ISSUES UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY HOME GeoGame Home

The United States and Canada Chapter 8 8 GeoGame Places & Terms (5 points each) continued... It increases the number of cars on the roadways. 4.How does urban sprawl contribute to air pollution? TODAY’S ISSUES UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY HOME GeoGame Home

The United States and Canada Chapter 8 8 GeoGame Places & Terms (5 points each) continued... Basic facilities, services, and machinery makeup the infrastructure. 5.What are some elements that make up infrastructure? TODAY’S ISSUES UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY HOME GeoGame Home

The United States and Canada Chapter 8 8 GeoGame Places & Terms (5 points each) continued... Smart growth encourages development in or near the city. 6.Which term involves encouraging development close to or inside city limits? TODAY’S ISSUES UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY HOME GeoGame Home

The United States and Canada Chapter 8 8 GeoGame Places & Terms (5 points each) continued... Terrorists have formed a global network to further their objectives. 7. What is the relationship between the terms terrorism and global network? TODAY’S ISSUES UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY HOME GeoGame Home

The United States and Canada Chapter 8 8 GeoGame Places & Terms (5 points each) The cost of providing streets, utilities, and other public facilities is higher in the suburbs. 8.How does urban sprawl cause housing costs to rise? TODAY’S ISSUES UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY HOME GeoGame Home

The United States and Canada Chapter 8 8 GeoGame Review what you’ve learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you earn. Click “GeoGame Home” to choose a different category. TODAY’S ISSUES UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY HOME 5 points Places & Terms 10 points The Fight Against Terrorism 20 points Geographic Challenge 10 points Urban Sprawl

The United States and Canada Chapter 8 8 GeoGame The Fight Against Terrorism (10 points each) continued... Governments can increase security, attempt to find terrorists within their borders, and join in an alliance with other nations to fight terrorism. 1. What are some of the actions governments can take when faced with terrorism? TODAY’S ISSUES UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY HOME GeoGame Home

The United States and Canada Chapter 8 8 GeoGame continued... Terrorists might use conventional weapons, such as bombs, but also biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons. 2. What are some of the weapons used by terrorists to further their objectives? The Fight Against Terrorism (10 points each) TODAY’S ISSUES UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY HOME GeoGame Home

The United States and Canada Chapter 8 8 GeoGame balancing the need for national security with the preservation of freedom and individual rights 3. What might become a problem for democratic governments waging war against terrorism? The Fight Against Terrorism (10 points each) TODAY’S ISSUES UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY HOME GeoGame Home

The United States and Canada Chapter 8 8 GeoGame Review what you’ve learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you earn. Click “GeoGame Home” to choose a different category. TODAY’S ISSUES UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY HOME 5 points Places & Terms 10 points The Fight Against Terrorism 20 points Geographic Challenge 10 points Urban Sprawl

The United States and Canada Chapter 8 8 GeoGame Urban Sprawl (10 points each) continued... unrestricted spread, growth of expressways, a desire for a sense of community 1. What are some of the causes of urban sprawl? TODAY’S ISSUES UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY HOME GeoGame Home

The United States and Canada Chapter 8 8 GeoGame continued... more commuter traffic, air pollution, higher housing costs, low- income residents isolated in inner cities 2. What are some of the negative effects of urban sprawl? Urban Sprawl (10 points each) TODAY’S ISSUES UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY HOME GeoGame Home

The United States and Canada Chapter 8 8 GeoGame developing plans for smart growth, encouraging development close by or inside city limits, good public transportation systems 3. How are governments and concerned citizens trying to find solutions to urban sprawl? Urban Sprawl (10 points each) TODAY’S ISSUES UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY HOME GeoGame Home

The United States and Canada Chapter 8 8 GeoGame Review what you’ve learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you earn. Click “GeoGame Home” to choose a different category. TODAY’S ISSUES UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY HOME 5 points Places & Terms 10 points The Fight Against Terrorism 20 points Geographic Challenge 10 points Urban Sprawl

The United States and Canada Chapter 8 8 GeoGame Geographic Challenge (20 points) increased pollution, depletion of local water supplies 1. How has the movement of people to urban areas affected the environment? TODAY’S ISSUES UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY HOME GeoGame Home

The United States and Canada Chapter 8 8 GeoGame Review what you’ve learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you earn. Click “GeoGame Home” to choose a different category. TODAY’S ISSUES UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY HOME 5 points Places & Terms 10 points The Fight Against Terrorism 20 points Geographic Challenge 10 points Urban Sprawl