regions of the Western Hemisphere
This region includes the United States and Canada
North America
this is a very large body of land
continent
this means to buy and bring in goods from other areas
import
NY is in this region
Northeast
this is the boundary "line" of a country or state
Border
This region includes tropical islands
Caribbean
Name 2 types of landforms
mountains, hills, valleys, islands, hills...
this type of economy is based on farming and trading
Traditional economy
California is in this region
West
this is another name for a map key
legend
Name the four regions of the Western Hemisphere
North America, MesoAmerica,South America and the Carribean
This can be a body of salt water OR fresh water
lake
this means to sell products to other countries while makig money
export
Florida is in this region
Southeast
these are the imaginary lines that measure north and south ( lines go up and down)
lines of longitude
The equator runs through this region
South America
land that is very high and steep
mountain
this is the type of economy that allows businesses to operate freely. We have this type of economy!
Market economy
this region is close to Canada and exports many items to them
midwest
physical map
this region is considered the Economic Powerhouse
North America
this is a piece of land that connects two larger pieces and can separate oceans
isthmus
The government has almost all control in this type of economy
Command Economy
this ocean lies next to both northeast and southeast regions
Atlantic Ocean
This map shows PATTERNS in weather
Climate Zone map