1. 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.

2. North America

3. North America: Political

4. 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.

5. The United States and Canada
Similarities and Differences

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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

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

11. 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

12. North America: Physical Features

13. 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.

14. North America: Vegetation/Climate

15. 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.

16. North America: Population

17. 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.

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

19. North America: Video Overview
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