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Physical Geography of the United States and Canada 美国和加拿大的自然地理.pptx

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Physical Geography of the United States and Canada 美国和加拿大的自然地理

Physical Geography of the United States and Canada: A Land of Contrasts North America’s vast land and varied landscape and abundant resources have attracted immigrants and shaped the development of the United States and Canada Section 1Landforms and Resources The United States and Canada have vast lands and abundant resources These two countries share many of the same landforms Landscape Influenced Development Anglo America US, Canada: former British colonies, most people speak English Strong economic and political ties with one another Mexico is part of Latin America NOT Anglo America Vast Lands Canada is the 2nd largest country in the world by area; US is the 3rd largest Together they cover 1/8th of the earth’s land surface Landscape Influenced Development Abundant Resources Landmass and natural resources attract immigrants to both countries US and Canada have developed into global economic powers The 2 resources that helped the US and Canada develop into Global Economic Powers: Fertile soil, water, forest, minerals Many and Varied Landforms Major Landforms All major landforms are found in the US and Canada The two countries share mountain chains and interior plains The Eastern Lowlands Atlantic Coastal Plain extends from Delaware down to Florida Gulf Coastal Plain goes from Florida, along Gulf of Mexico to Texas Piedmont – low plateau between coastal plains, Appalachian Highlands Many and Varied Landforms Many and Varied Landforms The Appalachian Highlands – Eastern Mountain Chain Appalachian Mountains run 1,600 miles from Newfoundland to Alabama Include Green and Catskill mountains in the north Blue Ridge and Great Smoky mountain in the south More than 400 million years old Erosion has created gentle slopes, peaks from 1,200 to 2,400 feet The Appalachian Trail is a scenic hiking path along the chain. Appalachian Mountains Many and Varied Landforms The Interior Lowlands Glaciers leveled the land, left fertile soil Interior Plains extend from Appalachian to Miss