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Презентация на тему Geography of the United States of America

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2. Four U.S. states border Mexico.1. California2. Arizona4. Texas3. New Mexico
3. Thirteen states border Canada.1. Washington2. Idaho3. Montana4. North Dakota5. Minnesota
4. 6. Michigan7. Ohio8. Pennsylvania
5. Now where is state number 13? 9. New York10. Vermont11. New Hampshire12. Maine
6. In addition to fifty states, there are
7. The most famous landmark in America is
8. The capital of the United States is
9. Missouri River
10. Mississippi River
11. American Indians (Native Americans) The best-known tribe
12. ? Navajo Indians in World War II
13. Regions of the United States Northeast South Midwest West
14. The NortheastNortheast Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts,
15. Physical Geography of NortheastNorthern Appalachian mountains run
16. Climate and Vegetation of Northeast: Humid ContinentalNo
17. Historical Geography of the NortheastThe Northeast has
18. Population Geography of the NortheastPopulation is concentrated
19. Land Use in the NortheastDairy Farming FarmingTimberMaritime
20. Economic GeographyNortheast is the heart of the
21. New England LegacyNew England is famous for
22. New England PoliticsNew England is generally progressive
23. The SouthStates included: North Carolina, South Carolina,
24. Climate and Vegetation of the SouthHumid subtropical,
25. Economic Geography of the SouthHistorically based on
26. Political ActivityThe South is known for its
27. MidwestIncluded States: Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and IowaTransition States: Pennsylvania, Missouri
28. Physical Geography of MidwestFlat landscape, with river basins.Distinctive Great Lakes, which provide for shipping.
29. Climate of the Midwest: Humid ContinentalNo
30. Historical Geography of the MidwestThe Mid-west was
31. PopulationLarge cities include Chicago and DetroitThe region
32. Economic GeographyDairy Farming in Wisconsin and MinnesotaFruit
33. Corn is most notably grown, but soybeans,
34. Great Plains RegionStrip of States through the
35. Physical Geography of the Great Plains
36. Climate of the Great PlainsThis area receives
37. Historical Geography of the Great PlainsBefore Americans
38. Homestead Act of 1862This act provided each
39. Population of the Great Plains: Rural and declining
40. Mountain and Basin States States included: New
41. Physical Geography Characterized by the steep and jagged Rocky Mountain Range
42. ClimateHighland climate is found throughout the RockiesDesertsIn
43. Historical Geography Mining townsOutlaws (Wild West)Cattle/Sheep GrazingReservation LandsLas Vegas and Reno- Gambling townsNational Park Service
44. Population GeographyNot densely populated. Major urban centers include: Denver, Salt Lake City, Phoenix.
45. Economic ActivityGrazingMiningTourismLumber
46. Pacific Coast StatesCalifornia, Oregon and Washington
47. Physical Geography of West CoastMountain Ranges (Sierra
48. Southern CaliforniaThe continual presence of natural hazards,
49. Population GeographyMore dense along the coastal areas,
50. Economic Activity Movie IndustryWine (Napa and Sonoma)TourismFishing on the coast
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Four U.S. states border Mexico.1. California2. Arizona4. Texas3. New Mexico

Geography of the United States of America

Thirteen states border Canada.1. Washington2. Idaho3. Montana4. North Dakota5. Minnesota

Now where is state number 13? 9. New York10. Vermont11. New Hampshire12. Maine

In addition to fifty states, there are five U.S. territories.Two are

The most famous landmark in America is the Statue of Liberty (Liberty

The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C.D. C. stands for

American Indians (Native Americans) The best-known tribe in North Carolina is the

Regions of the United States Northeast South Midwest West

The NortheastNortheast Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York,

Physical Geography of NortheastNorthern Appalachian mountains run through most of the northeastern

Climate and Vegetation of Northeast: Humid ContinentalNo Dry Season - the area

Historical Geography of the NortheastThe Northeast has the longest history of European

Population Geography of the NortheastPopulation is concentrated in the Megalopolis that runs

Land Use in the NortheastDairy Farming FarmingTimberMaritime ActivitySome MiningNote: As you go

Economic GeographyNortheast is the heart of the Manufacturing core, but lately has

New England LegacyNew England is famous for its “prep schools” and is

New England PoliticsNew England is generally progressive in politics and states usually

The SouthStates included: North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee,

Climate and Vegetation of the SouthHumid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and

Economic Geography of the SouthHistorically based on agriculture, with tobacco and cotton

Political ActivityThe South is known for its conservatism. The Republican Party dominates

MidwestIncluded States: Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and IowaTransition States: Pennsylvania, Missouri

Physical Geography of MidwestFlat landscape, with river basins.Distinctive Great Lakes, which provide for shipping.

Climate of the Midwest: Humid ContinentalNo Dry Season- this area receives

Historical Geography of the MidwestThe Mid-west was considered the “Western Frontier”, hence

PopulationLarge cities include Chicago and DetroitThe region is evenly distributed.Population is dense

Economic GeographyDairy Farming in Wisconsin and MinnesotaFruit Orchards in MichiganCorn in Indiana,

Corn is most notably grown, but soybeans, wheat, and fruits orchards are

Great Plains RegionStrip of States through the center of the Country.Includes: Kansas,

Physical Geography of the Great Plains The Great Plains are also

Climate of the Great PlainsThis area receives little rainfall (less than 18

Historical Geography of the Great PlainsBefore Americans settled the frontier, the Great

Homestead Act of 1862This act provided each settler with 160 acres of

Population of the Great Plains: Rural and declining

Mountain and Basin States States included: New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho,

Physical Geography Characterized by the steep and jagged Rocky Mountain Range

ClimateHighland climate is found throughout the RockiesDesertsIn general, the area is arid.

Historical Geography Mining townsOutlaws (Wild West)Cattle/Sheep GrazingReservation LandsLas Vegas and Reno- Gambling townsNational Park Service

Population GeographyNot densely populated. Major urban centers include: Denver, Salt Lake City, Phoenix.

Economic ActivityGrazingMiningTourismLumber

Pacific Coast StatesCalifornia, Oregon and Washington

Physical Geography of West CoastMountain Ranges (Sierra Nevada and the Cascades) and

Southern CaliforniaThe continual presence of natural hazards, including fire, flood, earthquakes, and

Population GeographyMore dense along the coastal areas, especially between San Diego, LA,

Economic Activity Movie IndustryWine (Napa and Sonoma)TourismFishing on the coast

Western PoliticsThe West coast states are known for their liberalism in politics.

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Слайд 2 Four U.S. states border Mexico.
1. California

2. Arizona
4. Texas
3.

New Mexico

Слайд 3 Thirteen states border Canada.
1. Washington
2. Idaho
3. Montana
4. North

Dakota
5. Minnesota

Слайд 4
6. Michigan
7. Ohio
8. Pennsylvania

Слайд 5 Now where is state number 13?

9.

New York
10. Vermont
11. New Hampshire
12. Maine

Слайд 6 In addition to fifty states, there are five

U.S. territories.
Two are in the Atlantic:
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands

And

three are in the Pacific:
American Samoa
Northern Mariana Islands
Guam

Слайд 7 The most famous landmark in America is the

The most famous landmark in America is the Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty (Liberty Island in New York Harbor)

Слайд 8 The capital of the United States is Washington,

The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C.D. C. stands

D.C.
D. C. stands for District of Columbia.

The

District of Columbia is not a state.

Слайд 9
Missouri River

Слайд 10
Mississippi River

Слайд 11 American Indians (Native Americans)
The best-known tribe in

American Indians (Native Americans) The best-known tribe in North Carolina is

North Carolina is the Cherokee.

There are many other Indian

tribes across the United States. Which ones can you name?

Слайд 12 ? Navajo Indians in World War II

Слайд 13 Regions of the United States
Northeast
South
Midwest

West

Слайд 14 The Northeast
Northeast
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut,

The NortheastNortheast Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New

Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland,

and the District of Columbia

Слайд 15 Physical Geography of Northeast
Northern Appalachian mountains run through

Physical Geography of NortheastNorthern Appalachian mountains run through most of the

most of the northeastern states, causing little farmland, except

in valley areas
Deep bays exist, allowing for port towns
Jagged, rocky coastline in northern areas

Слайд 16 Climate and Vegetation of Northeast: Humid Continental
No Dry

Climate and Vegetation of Northeast: Humid ContinentalNo Dry Season - the

Season - the area receives precipitation throughout the year.
Cold,

snowy winters and hot summers.
Moderate growing season that decreases to north.
Vegetation is mixed forests with deciduous and coniferous trees.

Слайд 17 Historical Geography of the Northeast
The Northeast has the

Historical Geography of the NortheastThe Northeast has the longest history of

longest history of European settlement .
Historically, the Northeast has

been the gateway to immigrants.
Established itself as the financial and manufacturing hub early in the industrial revolution.

Слайд 18 Population Geography of the Northeast
Population is concentrated in

Population Geography of the NortheastPopulation is concentrated in the Megalopolis that

the Megalopolis that runs from Boston to Washington (AKA

Bosnywash).
This is the most densely populated region in the United States.

Слайд 19 Land Use in the Northeast
Dairy Farming
Farming
Timber
Maritime Activity
Some

Land Use in the NortheastDairy Farming FarmingTimberMaritime ActivitySome MiningNote: As you

Mining

Note: As you go north, the growing season shortens,

which limits farming. In part of the Northeast, timber is a primary economic activity.

Слайд 20 Economic Geography
Northeast is the heart of the Manufacturing

Economic GeographyNortheast is the heart of the Manufacturing core, but lately

core, but lately has been termed the RUST BELT.

This extends into the Midwest.
Why was it called the Rust belt? Where have industries relocated? Why?

Слайд 21 New England Legacy
New England is famous for its

New England LegacyNew England is famous for its “prep schools” and

“prep schools” and is home to some of the

most elite Universities in the world: Harvard, Yale, MIT, Boston College, Brown, Dartmouth, etc.
One of the best resources New England has is its educated population.

Слайд 22 New England Politics
New England is generally progressive in

New England PoliticsNew England is generally progressive in politics and states

politics and states usually are affiliated with the Democratic

party, although some rural areas tend to vote Republican.

Слайд 23 The South
States included: North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida,

The SouthStates included: North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi,

Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
Transition States: Virginia,

W. Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas

Слайд 24 Climate and Vegetation of the South
Humid subtropical, with

Climate and Vegetation of the SouthHumid subtropical, with hot, humid summers

hot, humid summers and long growing season. Winters are

mild, seldom snow. No dry season.
Vegetation: Mixed forests. The South is known for plants such as live oaks, magnolia trees, flowering dogwoods.

Слайд 25 Economic Geography of the South
Historically based on agriculture,

Economic Geography of the SouthHistorically based on agriculture, with tobacco and

with tobacco and cotton being the first cash crops.
Fishing

is a common activity in Gulf Coast States.
Tourism along the Gulf Coast, especially Florida.
Oil Industry is located in the Gulf and in cities like Houston and Beaumont, close to continental shelf drilling.

Слайд 26 Political Activity
The South is known for its conservatism.

Political ActivityThe South is known for its conservatism. The Republican Party

The Republican Party dominates the South as a result.
Resistance

to same-sex marriage, abortion, feminism, desegregation, and the abolition of slavery are part of the political history of the South.

Слайд 27 Midwest
Included States: Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota,

and Iowa
Transition States: Pennsylvania, Missouri

Слайд 28 Physical Geography of Midwest
Flat landscape, with river basins.
Distinctive

Great Lakes, which provide for shipping.

Слайд 29 Climate of the Midwest: Humid Continental
No Dry Season-

this area receives precipitation throughout the year.
Cold, snowy winters

and hot summers.
Moderate growing season that decreases as you go north.
Vegetation is mixed forests with deciduous and coniferous trees.

Слайд 30 Historical Geography of the Midwest
The Mid-west was considered

Historical Geography of the MidwestThe Mid-west was considered the “Western Frontier”,

the “Western Frontier”, hence the name.
Historically known as the

breadbasket of the U.S., as this is also an agricultural region.
Also known as a manufacturing, blue-collar hub of the U.S.

Слайд 31 Population
Large cities include Chicago and Detroit
The region is

PopulationLarge cities include Chicago and DetroitThe region is evenly distributed.Population is

evenly distributed.
Population is dense along the Great Lakes.

Слайд 32 Economic Geography
Dairy Farming in Wisconsin and Minnesota
Fruit Orchards

Economic GeographyDairy Farming in Wisconsin and MinnesotaFruit Orchards in MichiganCorn in

in Michigan
Corn in Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa
Manufacturing in urban

cities along Great Lakes, like Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit and Chicago (Steel Towns).

Слайд 33
Corn is most notably grown, but soybeans, wheat,

Corn is most notably grown, but soybeans, wheat, and fruits orchards

and fruits orchards are also commonly found throughout the

Midwest.
In which state in the Midwest are dairy products famous?

Слайд 34 Great Plains Region
Strip of States through the center

Great Plains RegionStrip of States through the center of the Country.Includes:

of the Country.
Includes: Kansas, Nebraska,
South Dakota, and North

Dakota.
Transition States: Oklahoma,
Panhandle of Texas,
Eastern Colorado, Wyoming
and Montana.

Слайд 35 Physical Geography of the Great Plains
The Great

Plains are also called the High Plains, as the

elevation increases gradually as you go west.
Generally flat with some rolling hills.
Major River Basins: Red River, Arkansas River, Platte River, and the Missouri River.

Слайд 36 Climate of the Great Plains

This area receives little

Climate of the Great PlainsThis area receives little rainfall (less than

rainfall (less than 18 in. a year on average).
Cold

Winters, especially in the northern areas.

Слайд 37 Historical Geography of the Great Plains
Before Americans settled

Historical Geography of the Great PlainsBefore Americans settled the frontier, the

the frontier, the Great Plains was home to several

Indigenous culture, most notably the Sioux and the Cheyenne.
During the 19th century, the Great Plains became the staging point of war between the native people and the American settlers.

Слайд 38 Homestead Act of 1862
This act provided each settler

Homestead Act of 1862This act provided each settler with 160 acres

with 160 acres of land, as long as he

cultivated the land.
This caused a rush of settlers to the Great Plains region in the 1800s.
Ironically, the Great Plains has lost a third of its population since 1920. Kansas has 6,000 ghost towns.