1. United States and Canada Economic Characteristics WG.4

2. Acid Rain in the Pollution northeastern US (especially around BOSWASH)
Boston
Acid Rain in the
northeastern US
(especially around
BOSWASH)
Pollution
Washington, DC

3. Exxon Valdez oil spill –
1989,off the coast of
Alaska
Pollution

4. North American Free Trade Agreement NAFTA Economic Alliance created
in Reduces trade
barriers between Canada,
Mexico, and the United
States.

5. Diversified economy
Abundant resources
Specialized industries
Economy

6. Modern transportation networks The US is a very developed country with
strong infrastructure,
including modern
transportation networks
such as UPS, FedEx,
and US Post Office.
Modern
transportation
networks
Infrastructure – the basic
support system needed
to keep an economy
going.

7. The US is a member of the United Nations an International Organization
Headquarters is located on an International piece of land in New York City
UNITED NATIONS

9. RED CROSS The Red Cross is an international
organization that cares for the
sick and wounded, and for
disaster victims. The US branch
is very active.

10. Sites (Actual locations of Cities) New York, City, NY – a harbor site
Richmond, Virginia – a fall line
city; the fall line is the division
between the Piedmont and the
Atlantic coastal plains areas
of Virginia that is known for its
waterfalls.
Get your A to Z Folder and add
Fall Line! Go to next slide for the
definition. On the black bookcase
will be the maps you need for Fall
Line and the next word you are
going to add. Save it!
Richmond, Va.

12. SITES, CONT… Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – a
confluence site; place where several
rivers meet together to form one
river. Let’s add confluence to your
A to Z! Go to the next slide to help
with definition and map!
Remember THREE RIVERS!
SITES,
CONT…
Pittsburgh, PA
GO STEELERS!
Quebec City, Quebec – where the
the St. Lawrence River narrows.
Quebec City

13. Go to Google Earth, type in Heinz Field. Take a look for yourself! All
three rivers meet there!

15. Omaha, Nebraska and
Sacramento, California –
Cities that grew up along the
TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD.
SITUATION –
(Relative location
of cities)

16. Richmond, Virginia – the seat of the Virginia State government
Virginia Government

17. United States Government
Washington. DC – the seat of the US national government

18. The growth of urban areas is called sprawl
The growth of urban areas is called sprawl. Sprawl results in the conversion of farmland(agricultural land) to urban areas.
Chapter 6 HW-#11
‘Sprawl”

19. Highly developed countries
Both the US and Canada are highly developed (industrialized) countries with an advanced (high) standard of living
Highly developed infrastructure
Sustained economic growth
Highly urbanized cities and culture
Highly diversified economies
High literacy rate
High Life Expectancy
Highly developed countries

20. There is a rich supply of mineral, energy, and forest resources in both countries
Natural Resources

21. This region is the center of world financial markets (Ex
This region is the center of world financial markets (Ex. New York City Stock Exchange & Wall Street)
Finance

22. Multinational Corporations
Many companies located in this regions are multinational. US culture is diffused throughout the world
McDonald’s
Coca – Cola
Blue jeans
Music
Multinational Corporations