Climate
What is the main factor that causes northern Canada to have colder climates than the southern United States?
Latitude (farther from the equator = colder climate)
What type of vegetation zone is most common in the central United States and southern Canada?
Temperate grasslands.
Which geographic region is known for its flat, fertile land and is often called “America’s Breadbasket”? because this is where most of the crops are grown?
The Great Plains.
Name the five great Lakes.
Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, Ontario
What do the cardinal directions stand for on a map?
North, East, South, and West.
Which climate zone covers most of the central United States and southern Canada?
Humid continental.
Identify two factors that impact what type of vegetation can be found in certain areas.
Temperature, rainfall, water availability, fertile land, etc.
Which region contains the Rocky Mountains?
The Rocky Mountain Region.
Which Great Lake is the largest by surface area?
Lake Superior
What type of map would you use to show elevation and landforms?
Physical Map
Which climate zone covers most of Alaska and northern Canada?
Subarctic/ Tundra
Why are tundra regions in northern Canada unable to support large trees?
Permafrost and cold temperatures prevent root growth.
Name one characteristic of the Coastal Plains region.
Flat land, fertile soil, access to the Atlantic/Gulf coasts, many rivers.
How does the great lakes impact the economy of the United States, Canada, and other countries?
The Great Lakes support shipping and trade and are vital to the economic wellbeing of many nations.
What is the difference between absolute location and relative location? Give an example of each.
Absolute = exact coordinates (ex: 40°N, 74°W for NYC); Relative = described by landmarks or direction (ex: NYC is northeast of Philadelphia).
Which climate Zone is categorized by hot summers and less harsh winters?
Subtropical Zone
How does the climate affect the type of vegetation found in the desert regions of the U.S.?
Dryer climates have less vegetation
Describe the Canadian Shield Region
Canadian Shield = rocky, poor soil, rich in minerals, and many lakes.
How were the Great Lakes formed?
By glaciers during the last Ice Age.
If you were a farmer wanting to ship products from South Carolina to Europe, which ocean would you ship your goods across to reach your destination the fastes?
The Atlantic Ocean
Identify the Four Climate Zones discussed in Class. Then tell me the reason each experiences differences in climate.
Tropical, subtropical, temperate, and polar. Each zone experiences different forms of climate due to their proximity to the Equator.
What type of forest dominates much of the eastern United States and southeastern Canada?
Deciduous forest.
Why are the Appalachian Mountains important to the history of settlement in the U.S.?
They were a natural barrier to early westward settlement and also a source of resources.
Identify at least two ways the Great Lakes impact climate, settlement, or economic activity in the surrounding regions.
They moderate climate, provide water, support industry, transportation, farming, and trade hubs.
On a map, 5 inches represents 100 miles. How many inches would there be between two cities that are 2,500 miles apart?
25 Inches