Geography Concepts
human and physical
What are the 2 main branches of geography?
Rocky Mountains
What is the largest mountain range in the U.S.?
(located in the West)
shared physical features
What are Niagara Falls, Rocky Mtns., St. Lawrence River, and The Great Lakes?
Ancient Greeks
What is the the first democratic republic?
Prime Minister
Who is the elected leader of Canada?
maritime
What is on or near water? (sea/ocean)
Continental Divide
The ridge or high ground that divides the flow of water?
Vancouver
What is the city with strong trading ties with Asia?
The Thirteen Colonies
What was how the U.S. was organized under British rule?
Parliament
Who are the elected representatives in Canada's government?
MR. LIP
What are the 5 Themes of Geography?
Appalachian Mountains
British Columbia
What is the territory with rainy winters and mild temperatures?
What are the 3 branches of the U.S. Government?
What is the king or queen is the official head of state, but their power is limited?
food, water, and shelter
What are all human's common needs?
plantations
What were large family farms during the Colonial time period?
Ottawa
What is the headquarters for the Canadian government?
President
What is the head of the Executive Branch?
consolidation of power
What is all the power is with one person?
migration
What are factors that push or pull people to move?
seaports
Why were cities like New York and Boston important during Colonial times?
culture
What is handed down by families and can be affected by history and new ideas?
Congress
What is the Legislative Branch?
What does the U.S. and Canada share?