Our World

Class Summary for 2/13/06

1. Trivia
2. Map of the Physical Features of North America(Due Tomorrow)
3. Notes-North America Part One(We didn’t get very far)

North America
· Learning Objectives
*Your first opportunity to apply introductory concepts to a region.
*Apply concepts of globalization to a familiar region.
*Understand the following concepts and models: Acid rain, concentric zone model, counter urbanization, digital divide, ethnicity, gentrification, megalopolis, and urban realms.
Introduction
· North America includes the U.S. and Canada
Both counties are in the final stage of the demographic transition model (low birth rate, low death rate).
Postindustrial economy with modern technology, innovative financial and information services, and popular culture
*315.5 million residents (U.S. 284.5 million, Canada 31 million)
*Rich in resources, has been heavily modified by humans
Environmental Issues in North America (Fig. 3.8)
Environmental Geography: A Threatened Life of Plenty
· A Diverse Physical Setting
Eastern mountains (Appalachians, Piedmont) from 3,000-5,000 feet.
Western mountains include earthquakes, volcanoes, alpine glaciers, and erosion; Rockies reach more than 10,000 feet
Great Plains in the Center

4. Read Pages 45-51

posted by Anonymous @ 2/13/2006 05:16:00 PM