Bellwork: Monday, November 5 Make a list of all the countries you know are in North America. Make a list of all the cities you know are in North America. Make a list of all the physical features you know are in North America.

North America

North America: Political

North America: Political North America is divided into 23 countries. The largest three, both in area and in population, are Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Ten countries are on the mainland, 13 are on islands in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea.

The United States and Canada Similarities and Differences

Government United States Canada President is head of state and head of government Separation of powers Fixed terms Queen (of England) head of state Prime Minister head of government no separation of powers no fixed terms

Location Both in North America Both in Northern Hemisphere Both in Western Hemisphere Canada is farther north (except Alaska) United States is farther south

Place United States Canada 50 states more varied climate less land, more people English main language people live in all parts 10 provinces, 3 territories colder climate more land, less people English/French official languages large part uninhabited

Region both one region in North America both were once British colonies both gained independence from England share Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway have longest land border lower Canada and northern U.S have similar climate

Movement Immigrants come from many places in world Movement of people and goods across the border daily

Human-Environment Interaction Both have changed environment a lot buildings, cities, factories Both have abundance (lots) of natural resources good farm land, fishing, good trade routes

North America: Physical Features

North America: Physical Features North America has a varied landscape. The eastern part is largely plains, forests, and low mountains, while the western part has tall mountains and fertile coasts. Central America has an abundance of mountains and rainforests.

North America: Vegetation/Climate

North America: Vegetation/Climate North America has an extremely diverse climate, ranging from cold terrain in the north, down to tropical terrain in the south.

North America: Population

North America: Population North America has a population of around 579 million people, or about 8% of the world’s population. The majority of people live in southern Canada, the eastern and West Coast of the United States, and Mexico.

North America: Major Cities New York City, US Population: 8.6 million Mexico City, Mexico Population: 8.9 million

North America: Video Overview Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BlDJ8-9JRE&t=15s