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Chapter Introduction Section 1 Living in the United States and Canada Section 2 People and Their Environment Chapter Summary & Study Guide Chapter Assessment Click on a hyperlink to view the corresponding slides. Contents

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Chapter Objectives Describe the economic activities of the United States and Canada, and identify the transportation and communications systems.  Discuss the challenges faced by the United States and Canada in managing their natural resources, preventing pollution, and facing environmental challenges. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Intro 2

As you read this chapter, take notes in your journal on the economic activities, transportation, communications, and environmental concerns of the United States and Canada. Intro 3

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Living in the United States and Canada
Objectives Explain the effects of physical geography on the region’s agriculture.  Identify the kinds of transportation and communications systems in the region.  Describe how the economies of the United States and Canada are dependent on each other and interdependent with those in other parts of the world. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 1-1

Terms to Know market economy  monopoly  trade deficit  tariff  trade surplus post-industrial  commodity  retooling  pipeline  Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 1-2

Places to Locate Corn Belt  New York State  Minnesota  Seattle  Research Triangle  Pittsburgh  Trans-Canada Highway Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 1-3

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Section 1-4

Advertising is one of the major service industries in the United States. In 1997, U.S. companies spent more than $187 billion to advertise their products or services. About one-quarter of this amount is spent on television commercials. The next biggest markets for advertisements are local newspapers and direct mail. Section 1-5

Economic Activities Both the United States and Canada have free market economies, in which people can own, operate, and profit from their own businesses. Both economies were once primarily agricultural but are now industrial and service economies. (pages 157–159) Section 1-6

Economic Activities (cont.)
Agriculture Farming in the region is primarily commercial and large-scale.  One billion acres (405,000,000 ha) in the United States and 167 million acres (67,583,000 ha) in Canada are used for agriculture.  Only a small percentage of Americans and Canadians work as farmers, because of the high cost of farming, the hard work involved, and unpredictable consumer demand. (pages 157–159) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 1-7

Key Agricultural Products The major U.S. and Canadian crops are wheat and corn.  U.S. and Canadian ranches and dairies are among the world’s leading producers of beef, milk, and eggs.  Both countries also grow a variety of fruits and vegetables and produce chickens and pigs. (pages 157–159) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 1-8

Economic Activities (cont.) (pages 157–159) Click the Speaker button to listen to the audio again. Section 1-9

Breaking Geographic Boundaries Geographic factors in the region once limited agricultural work, but technology and modern transportation have largely overcome these limits. (pages 157–159) Section 1-10

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Economic Activities (cont.) How does the region’s physical geography relate to its agricultural production? Because the countries are so large and spacious, large farms and ranches are possible. There is plenty of room in the West for cattle ranches. The temperate climate of the United States is ideal for farming, as are the rich soils of both countries’ midsections. Major rivers and the Great Lakes provide transportation for farm products. (pages 157–159) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Section 1-11

Manufacturing and Service Industries
About 20 percent of Americans and Canadians work in manufacturing industries, which have been transformed by advanced technologies such as robotics and computerized automation. (pages 159–161) Section 1-12

Manufacturing and Service Industries (cont.) (pages 159–161) Click the Speaker button to listen to the audio again. Section 1-13

Manufacturing and Service Industries (cont.)
Post-Industrial Economies About 75 percent of Americans and Canadians work in service industries such as government, health care, and education.  High-tech and biotechnology industries also employ many people in both countries. (pages 159–161) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 1-14

Manufacturing and Service Industries (cont.)
Retooling the Rust Belt As the U.S. economy shifted from manufacturing to services, older industrial areas in the Great Lakes and Northeast were left with abandoned factories and steel mills.  The rusting plants and parts gave these areas the derogatory nickname “the Rust Belt.”  Today communities are converting old factories to new uses. (pages 159–161) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 1-15

Manufacturing and Service Industries (cont.) What are some possible uses for an old factory? Possible answers: An old factory might be converted into offices or apartments. It might be made into a shopping mall, or it might be converted into a new kind of factory that produces something different, such as computers. It might become a retail store or the headquarters of a catalogue or online company that ships all its goods. (pages 159–161) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Section 1-16

Transportation and Communications
The Automobile Extensive automobile use in Canada and the United States has required investment in the building and maintenance of millions of miles of highways, roads, and bridges. (pages 161–163) Section 1-17

Transportation and Communications (cont.)
Other Means of Transportation Most Americans and Canadians travel long distances by airplane.  Railroads carry relatively few passengers but carry about 35 percent of the region’s freight.  Another 35 percent is carried by waterways and on large trucks.  Pipelines carry the region’s gas and oil. (pages 161–163) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 1-18

Transportation and Communications (cont.) (pages 161–163) Click the Speaker button to listen to the audio again. Section 1-19

Transportation and Communications (cont.)
Communications Canada’s broadcasting and telephone systems are operated by the government.  Those in the United States are privately owned and operated.  Cellular telephones, faxes, and electronic communications are becoming increasingly common. (pages 161–163) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 1-20

Transportation and Communications (cont.) Why do you think so many Americans and Canadians travel by airplane instead of by train or bus? Possible answers: Airplanes cover great distances in a very short amount of time. A trip from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast of the United States or Canada takes a few hours by airplane but a few days by train or bus. (pages 161–163) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Section 1-21

Trade and Interdependence
The United States provides more than 10 percent of all world exports, but its huge purchases of energy, as well as the negative effects of foreign tariffs on U.S. exports, have created an enormous trade deficit.  Canada exports and imports less than the United States and enjoys a trade surplus. (pages 163–164) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 1-22

Trade and Interdependence (cont.)
NAFTA The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) removed trade restrictions among the United States, Canada, and Mexico. (pages 163–164) Section 1-23

Trade and Interdependence (cont.) How do you think the United States might reduce its trade deficit? Possible answers: The United States may explore alternatives to imported fuel or develop more existing sources. (pages 163–164) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Section 1-24

United Against Terrorism
The United States and other nations carried out a war on terrorism following terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11,  The first military operation took place in Afghanistan against Osama Bin Laden’s terrorist network. (pages 163–164) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 1-25

United Against Terrorism (cont.) (pages 163–164) Click the Speaker button to listen to the audio again. Section 1-26

United Against Terrorism (cont.) What do you think is the best way for the United States to protect its citizens from terrorist attacks at home and abroad? Possible answers: Increased security at public places, improved intelligence gathering, and military action to uproot terrorist networks could protect U.S. citizens from terrorist attacks. (pages 163–164) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Section 1-27

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Checking for Understanding Define Match each definition in the left column with the appropriate term in the right column. __ 1. an economic system based on free enterprise, in which businesses are privately owned, and production and prices are determined by supply and demand __ 2. total control of a type of industry by one person or one company __ 3. an economy with less emphasis on heavy industry and manufacturing and more emphasis on services and technology A A. market economy B. post-industrial C. commodity D. retooling E. pipeline F. monopoly G. trade deficit H. tariff I. trade surplus F B Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answers. Section 1-28

Checking for Understanding Define Match each definition in the left column with the appropriate term in the right column. __ 4. long network of underground or aboveground pipes __ 5. earning more money from export sales than spending for imports __ 6. goods produced for sale __ 7. a tax on imports or exports __ 8. converting old factories to new uses __ 9. loss of income through trade E A. market economy B. post-industrial C. commodity D. retooling E. pipeline F. monopoly G. trade deficit H. tariff I. trade surplus I C H D G Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answers. Section 1-29

Critical Thinking Analyzing Information Describe how recent technological changes have affected the location and pattern of economic activities in the United States and Canada. The switch from heavy industry to high tech and service industries and the relocation of businesses to the Sunbelt have impacted economic activities. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Section 1-30

Critical Thinking Identifying Cause and Effect What factors caused technological growth in the region? How did technology affect agriculture? A skilled workforce, an innovative culture, and a prosperous market economy caused technological growth in the region. Machines applied to agriculture raised production and lessened need for workers. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Section 1-31

Critical Thinking Drawing Conclusions Why do the United States and Canada have strong economies? The United States and Canada have strong economies because of their rich natural resources and technological advances. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Section 1-32

Analyzing Maps Region Study the economic activity map on the right. How are the locations of manufacturing centers related to the region’s lakes and rivers? Many of the manufacturing centers are located on or near waterways. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Section 1-33

Applying Geography Public Policies Research an issue related to global trade and the United States and Canada. Identify different points of view in each country that affect public policy and decision making on the issue. Section 1-34

Close Pair up with a classmate and compose sentences that explain the significance of the “Places to Locate" words in terms of the economic activities that take place there. Someone choose a word and ask for volunteers to read the sentences they wrote. Section 1-35

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People and Their Environment
Objectives Explain how the United States and Canada are learning to manage their natural resources responsibly.  Identify causes and effects of pollution in the region, and discuss how it can be prevented.  Discuss the environmental challenges faced by the United States and Canada in the 2000s, both as individual countries and as a region. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 2-1

Terms to Know clear-cutting  acid rain  smog  groundwater  eutrophication Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 2-2

Places to Locate Sudbury  Banks Island Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 2-3

Section 2-4

In 1995 Americans generated more than 208 million tons of garbage
In 1995 Americans generated more than 208 million tons of garbage. Only 27 percent of the total was recycled or composted. Over 32 million tons of paper and paperboard were recycled that year. Other recycled waste included metals, grass clippings and Christmas trees, plastics, and glass. The Environmental Protection Agency hopes to raise the percentage of recycled garbage to 35 percent by 2005. Section 2-5

Human Impact Canada and the United States are rich in natural resources, but the growth of industry has seriously damaged portions of the environment.  Efforts are being made throughout the region to repair the damage, but much work needs to be done. (pages 165–166) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 2-6

Human Impact (cont.) What can ordinary people do to help the environment? Possible answers: People can recycle bottles and cans, and reuse plastic containers and shopping bags to save the environment. Also, people can never litter, and purchase recycled products. People can also organize cleanup efforts in their community, and plant trees. (pages 165–166) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Section 2-7

Pollution Acid Rain Chemical emissions from automobiles, power plants, and factories react with water vapor to cause acid rain.  Acid rain corrodes buildings, damages crops, pollutes soil, and poisons fish.  Winds blow acid rain from one region into another.  The Great Lakes area is the most seriously affected by acid rain.  The United States and Canada are working together to improve air quality and prevent acid rain. (pages 166–169) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 2-8

Pollution (cont.) Smog Smog is a combination of smoke and fog that creates a haze in the air.  Areas throughout the United States measure air quality and issue warnings to citizens when smog levels are high.  Some U.S. states require emissions testing for automobiles.  Engineers are researching alternatives to fossil fuels. People can help by riding bikes, walking, or taking public transit instead of driving. (pages 166–169) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 2-9

Pollution (cont.) (pages 166–169) Click the Speaker button to listen to the audio again. Section 2-10

Pollution (cont.) Water Pollution Industrial waste combines with acid rain to pollute water, killing fish and birds and making people sick.  Runoff from fertilizers and pesticides used on farms also pollutes water resources. (pages 166–169) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 2-11

Pollution (cont.) Back From the Brink Water in the Great Lakes region became so polluted that the Cuyahoga River in Ohio actually caught fire several times in the 1970s.  Cleanup efforts are returning the lakes and rivers to their natural state. (pages 166–169) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 2-12

Pollution (cont.) Automobiles are a major source of pollution, yet most people in this region continue to prefer automobile transportation over mass transit. Why might they do so, and how would you meet this challenge? Possible answers: Many people like the convenience of being able to get from place to place quickly and whenever they want. Some people need their cars to get to work. Bicycles are not practical for people who have to take their children somewhere. Not everyone lives in an area served by public transit. People in the United States often do not live near the places they need to go, so they have to drive. Both countries are large, and in sparsely populated regions, mass transit may be impractical or uneconomical. (pages 166–169) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Section 2-13

Challenge for the Future
Global warming poses major challenges to North America and the rest of the planet.  The United States and Canada will have to monitor and respond appropriately to changes in temperature and other effects of global warming.  The melting of polar ice is accelerating. (page 169) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 2-14

Challenge for the Future (cont.)
Areas of the permafrost in the tundra are thawing.  Flooding of rivers and rising oceans threaten coastal areas.  Warmer, higher seas alter climate patterns, causing weather events such as El Niño. (page 169) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 2-15

Challenge for the Future (cont.) How does global warming affect the area where you live? Possible answers: Increased flooding causes people to lose their homes. Warmer temperatures affect the wildlife in the area. Rising water levels damage parts of cities, change weather patterns, and damage crops. (page 169) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Section 2-16

Checking for Understanding Define Match each definition in the left column with the appropriate term in the right column. __ 1. haze caused by the interaction of ultraviolet solar radiation with chemical fumes from automobile exhausts and other pollution sources __ 2. water within the earth that supplies wells and springs __ 3. cutting down whole forests when removing timber __ 4. process by which a body of water becomes too rich in dissolved nutrients, leading to plant growth that depletes oxygen __ 5. precipitation carrying large amounts of dissolved acids which damages buildings, forests, and crops, and kills wildlife C A. clear-cutting B. acid rain C. smog D. groundwater E. eutrophication D A E B Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answers. Section 2-17

Critical Thinking Analyzing Information Why is it important for Canada and the United States to work together to reduce pollution? It is important for Canada and the United States to work together to reduce pollution because wind and water carry pollution across borders. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Section 2-18

Critical Thinking Drawing Conclusions Why are more metropolitan areas of the United States and Canada beginning to experience smog? Metropolitan areas are beginning to experience smog because automobile exhaust gases and industrial emissions are increasing. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Section 2-19

Critical Thinking Identifying Cause and Effect What are the short-term and long-term effects of water pollution on people and the environment? Short-term effects include poisoning the food chain from the smallest animals on up, including endangering the health of humans. Long-term effects include eutrophication, which eventually can turn lakes into swamps and then into dry land. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Section 2-20

Analyzing Maps Place Study this map of acid rain. Which parts of the region have the greatest concentration of acid rain? Why? Eastward winds carry the rain from the Midwest’s coal-burning plants to the area around Lake Erie and to eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Section 2-21

Applying Geography Regional Cooperation Think about the cooperation among the United States, Canada, and Mexico in NAFTA to promote free trade. Identify the human factors involved in the trade network created by this agreement. Possible answers: The human factors involved in this trade network include governments, businesses, workers, and consumers in all three countries. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Section 2-22

Close Read the quotation from “A Geographic View” on page 165 of your textbook. Do you feel this optimism is unfounded or not, based on human problem-solving ability? Section 2-23

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Section 1: Living in the United States and Canada (pages 157–164)
Key Points The region’s economy has shifted from reliance on agriculture and traditional manufacturing to emphasis on service and high-tech industries.  Agriculture is a key economic activity of the region, although it employs only a small percentage of the workforce.  Technology and improved agricultural methods have helped farmers overcome the limitations of physical geography and climate. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Chapter Summary 1

Section 1: Living in the United States and Canada (pages 157–164)
Key Points Dependable transportation and advanced communications systems help make the region an economic leader.  The United States and Canada are among the world’s leading exporters.  The region’s two countries are each other’s largest trade partners. The region also trades with countries and trade blocs around the world. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Chapter Summary 2

Section 2: People and Their Environment (pages 165–169)
Key Points The United States and Canada are working to manage their rich natural resources responsibly.  Acid rain, smog, and water pollution cause damage to the region’s environment and affect human health.  Cooperative efforts to address environmental concerns are making a difference in the region. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Chapter Summary 3

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Reviewing Key Terms Insert the key term that matches the definition below. acid rain clear-cutting retooling tariff trade deficit trade surplus market economy post-industrial 1. ___________________ an economic system in which people can own and profit from their own businesses 2. ___________________ reduced emphasis on heavy industry 3. ___________________ converting old factories to new uses 4. ___________________ loss of income through trade market economy post-industrial retooling trade deficit Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answers. Chapter Assessment 1

Reviewing Key Terms Insert the key term that matches the definition below. acid rain clear-cutting retooling tariff trade deficit trade surplus market economy post-industrial 5. ___________________ a tax on imported trade goods 6. ___________________ taking out whole forests when harvesting timber 7. ___________________ precipitation that carries high amounts of acids 8. ___________________ earning money through export sales tariff clear-cutting acid rain trade surplus Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answers. Chapter Assessment 2

Reviewing Facts Section 1: Living in the United States and Canada What type of economic system do the United States and Canada have? The United States and Canada both have a market economy. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Chapter Assessment 3

Reviewing Facts Section 1: Living in the United States and Canada What economic activity employs the most people in both the United States and Canada? The service industry employs the most people in both the United States and Canada. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Chapter Assessment 4

Reviewing Facts Section 2: People and Their Environment What solutions have the United States and Canada implemented to deal with air pollution? The United States and Canada have implemented emissions laws, production of cleaner automobiles, and encouraging alternatives to automobile transportation to deal with air pollution. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Chapter Assessment 5

Reviewing Facts Section 2: People and Their Environment What factors contribute to water pollution in the region? Acid rain, auto and factory emissions, sewage, and industrial and agricultural wastes contribute to water pollution in the region. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Chapter Assessment 6

Reviewing Facts Section 2: People and Their Environment What part of the region is experiencing increased environmental problems as a result of NAFTA? The area along the Rio Grande River is experiencing increased environmental problems as a result of NAFTA. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Chapter Assessment 7

Critical Thinking Making Generalizations What challenges will industrial cities face as the economy becomes more dependent on high-technology industries? Some of the challenges industrial cities face include finding new job opportunities for those people who may not have a post-high school education, finding ways to renovate and reuse industrial property, and filling high-tech positions. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Chapter Assessment 8

Critical Thinking Analyzing Information Explain the connection between transportation patterns and air pollution. Increased transportation brings more pollution to an area because of emissions. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Chapter Assessment 9

Locating Places Match the letters on the map with the physical features of the United States and Canada. J C B G D A I F E H __1. Midwest __2. Prairie Provinces __3. California __4. New York __5. Toronto __6. St. Lawrence River __7. Ohio River __8. Alaska __9. Texas __10. Pacific Northwest Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answers. Chapter Assessment 10

Compare the economies of Canada and the United States. Both countries have highly developed market economies. In Canada, the government owns and administers broadcasting and health care services, whereas in the United States, private companies handle these services. Both countries are moving toward developing post-industrial economies with more emphasis on service and high-tech businesses. Agriculture and manufacturing also play important roles in the economies of both countries. Both countries export many of the same goods, and both are major importing countries. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Chapter Assessment 11

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Explore online information about the topics introduced in this chapter.
Click on the Connect button to launch your browser and go to the Glencoe World Geography Web site. At this site, you will find interactive activities, current events information, and Web sites correlated with the chapters and units in the textbook. When you finish exploring, exit the browser program to return to this presentation. If you experience difficulty connecting to the Web site, manually launch your Web browser and go to Geography Online

Study the bar graph below
Study the bar graph below. Then choose the best answer for the following multiple-choice question. If you have trouble answering the question, use the process of elimination to narrow your choices. STP 1

1. As a regional geographer for an oil company, you need to determine the best time for a survey team to work near Barrow, Alaska. Given the information on the bar graph, during which three-month period should the survey take place? A January, February, March B September, October, November C March, April, May D June, July, August Test-Taking Tip Study the information shown on the bar graph for average monthly temperature. Look for three consecutive months in which temperatures would be the most favorable for people and equipment to function outside. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. STP 2

Route 66, the celebrated road from Chicago to southern California, lost much of its traffic and its allure after a number of more modern highways were built in the 1970s. The 2,448-mile (3,940-km) route is making a comeback, however. The U.S. Department of the Interior will spend $10 million by 2010 to preserve Route 66. GeoFact 1

The Wildfires of 2000 scorched more than 6 million acres of land in the western United States, much of it in Montana and Idaho. Rehabilitating the burned land involves using bales of hay and coconut fiber mats to prevent soil erosion and reseeding with native prairie grasses to replace the nonnative cheatgrass, which dries out quickly and provides ample fuel for wildfires. GeoFact 2

Interdisciplinary Connection 1
Agronomy Climatology Click on a hyperlink to view the corresponding slide. Interdisciplinary Connection 1

Interdisciplinary Connection 1a
Agronomy is the branch of agricultural science that deals with the study of crops and soils. Agronomists research methods of crop rotation, irrigation, plant breeding, and weed control. They work to improve soil and increase crop production. Interdisciplinary Connection 1a

Interdisciplinary Connection 1b
Climatology A computer model called the Integrated Biosphere Simulator analyzes interactions among humans, the earth’s atmosphere, and the global ecosystem. Climatologists study land use to see how commercial agricultural practices, for example, can alter ecosystems, which in turn can alter the atmosphere. Replacing forests with pasture results in a drier climate because a pasture does not return as much water to the atmosphere as does a forest. Interdisciplinary Connection 1b

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High-Tech Industry Highway System Click on a hyperlink to view the corresponding slide. FYI 1

High-Tech Industry The strong U. S
High-Tech Industry The strong U.S. economy of the 1990s made central Texas a leader in the high-tech industry. One of the world’s largest direct-sale computer producers is headquartered in Austin, Texas, as are several computer chip manufacturing firms. Together, these companies employ tens of thousands of people. Their presence, in turn, has an impact on the state’s shipping industry. Hundreds of trucks are dispatched daily with the finished products. FYI 1a

Highway System The Federal Interstate Highway System was started in the 1950s during the Eisenhower administration. Under this system, even numbered highways run east and west; odd-numbered highways run north and south. FYI 1b

Yew Trees This valuable tree, which grows in the Pacific Northwest, was viewed as a trash tree until a cancer-battling chemical called taxol was discovered in the bark of the tree. Taxol may cause remission in some patients. FYI 2

World Culture 1

Interpreting a Climate Map
Climate helps determine how people live, work, dress, and play in a particular region. People on different continents may share similar climates. By reading a climate map, you can discover these similarities and differences among regions. SkillBuilder 1

Learning the Skill A climate map shows the climate zones of a region. Latitude, temperature, precipitation, altitude, wind patterns, and nearness to oceans help determine the climate of a region. Variation in precipitation also creates different types of climates, such as rain forest (very wet), desert (very dry), and savanna (wet and dry seasons). SkillBuilder 2

Learning the Skill On a climate map, colors represent different climate regions. The map key explains the color code. To interpret a climate map:  Identify the area covered by the map.  Study the key to identify the climate regions on the map.  Locate the regions in each climate zone.  Draw conclusions about the climate similarities and differences among regions. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. SkillBuilder 3

Practicing the Skill Study the climate map of eastern Canada on page 172 of your textbook. Use the information to answer the following questions. 1. What climate dominates the far northeast part of Canada? 2. Which area shown has a humid continental climate? The tundra climate dominates the far northeast part of Canada. The area closest to the United States border has a humid continental climate. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display possible answers. SkillBuilder 4

Practicing the Skill Study the climate map of eastern Canada on page 172 of your textbook. Use the information to answer the following questions. 3. What climate does the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador have? 4. Why are so few major cities located in Nunavut and northern Quebec? The coast of Newfoundland and Labrador has a tundra climate. The tundra climate limits economic activities, discouraging the growth of large cities. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display possible answers. SkillBuilder 5

Practicing the Skill Study the climate map of eastern Canada on page 172 of your textbook. Use the information to answer the following questions. 5. Why are there only three climate regions represented in eastern Canada? What factors of physical geography may account for this? There are only three climate regions represented in eastern Canada mainly because of its location in the high latitudes. Because of its physical geography, the region does not receive warming westerly winds. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display possible answer. SkillBuilder 6

Practicing the Skill Study the climate map of eastern Canada on page 172 of your textbook. Use the information to answer the following questions. 6. Compare the climate map on page 172 of your textbook to the natural vegetation map on page 123 of your textbook. What is the relationship between climate patterns and vegetation patterns in eastern Canada? The relationship is that tundra has little vegetation, subarctic climates have coniferous forests, and humid continental climates have mixed vegetation. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display possible answer. SkillBuilder 7

Maps and Charts Contents
Acid Rain Chart The Changing U.S. Workplace, 1900 to Present Click on a hyperlink to view the corresponding slide. Maps and Charts Contents

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Daily Focus Skills Transparency 2
Sulfur dioxide gas and water vapor mix together to produce acid rain. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Daily Focus Skills Transparency 2

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