Chapter 3 Guided Reading

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Chapter 3 Guided Reading

• Mr. Cheddar
• Geography

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North America Facts

• Middle Latitude of Northern Hemisphere
• Temperate Climate
• Canada second largest country in terms of area
  in the world
• United States
• Greenland
• Mexico
• Caribbean Island Nations

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Sacagawea

• Shoshone woman who had a vital role in
  exploration of northwestern United States

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Regions of the United States and Canada

• Atlantic Coastal Plain
• Appalachian Mountains
• Central Lowlands
• Great Plains
• Rocky Mountains and Coastal Ranges
• Intermountain Region
• Canadian Shield

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Appalachian Mountains

• 400 Million year old Mountain Range west of
  Atlantic Coastal Plain
• Forest covered

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Atlantic Coastal Plain

• Located along Gulf of Mexico and east coast of
  North America
• Rich farmland, some swamps and wetlands

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Common Features

• Regions of North America

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Guided Reading Notes

• Section 2

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Natural Resources

• Rich soil and forests
• Influence of Economic Development Farmlands and
  timber industry

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Natural Resources

• Oil and coal
• Influence of Economic Development Provide power
  for industry

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Natural Resources

• Rivers and other waterways
• Influence of Economic Development routes for
  new settlers, leads to growth of business,
  shipping, trade, and travel routes
• Also, fishing industry