Geography of the United StatesII.Major body of water in the U.S :1.OceansA.Atlantic ocean : Served as the highway for explorers, early settlers, and later immigrantsB.Pacific ocean : was an early exploration route2.RiversA.Mississippi and Missouri : Transportation arteriesB.Ohio : Gateway to the westC.Columbia : Transportation and hydroelectricityD.Colorado : Important waterwayE.Rio Grande : Forms the border with Mexico3.LakesGreat lakes : Huron, Ontario , Michigan , Erie , Superior4.Gulf Gulf of Mexico : Exploration routes to Mexico and other III. Climate: The climate of USA varies considerably between different regionsA.Northwest Pacific: wettestB.Mid/ South Pacific: dry and delightful summerC.Midwest: dryD.Northeast: heavy snow and freezing rainE.Southeast: rains throughout the yearF.Southwest: heavy rain with thunder stormsIV. Natural disasters1) Tornadoes and Hurricanes natural disaster are hurricanes. Thunderstorms and tornado often occur each year.2) Flooding A. is experienced. B. occur anywhere, particularly the Southwest.3) Geologic A. Volcanic eruptions can be devastating B. Earthquakes can cause extensive damage4) Other Natural Disasters A. Tsunamis B. Mud slides C. Forest firesV. People1. PopulationMore than 75% urban population The largest minority were Hispanics 12.5% (in 2000)(Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and many other origins)A. The African-American B. The Asian C. The Native AmericanD. Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders 2. LanguageA. English 82%B. Spanish 11%C. Other languages (Indo-European and Asian languages) 3. Ways of life
Geography of the United States II.Major body of water in the U.S : 1.Oceans A.Atlantic ocean : Served as the highway for explorers, early settlers, and later immigrants B.Pacific ocean : was an early exploration route 2.Rivers A.Mississippi and Missouri : Transportation arteries B.Ohio : Gateway to the west C.Columbia : Transportation and hydroelectricity D.Colorado : Important waterway E.Rio Grande : Forms the border with Mexico 3.Lakes Great lakes : Huron, Ontario , Michigan , Erie , Superior 4.Gulf Gulf of Mexico : Exploration routes to Mexico and other III. Climate: The climate of USA varies considerably between different regions A. Northwest Pacific: wettest B. Mid/ South Pacific: dry and delightful summer C. Midwest: dry D. Northeast: heavy snow and freezing rain E. Southeast: rains throughout the year F. Southwest: heavy rain with thunder storms IV. Natural disasters 1) Tornadoes and Hurricanes natural disaster are hurricanes. Thunderstorms and tornado often occur each year. 2) Flooding A. is experienced. B. occur anywhere, particularly the Southwest. 3) Geologic A. Volcanic eruptions can be devastating B. Earthquakes can cause extensive damage 4) Other Natural Disasters A. Tsunamis B. Mud slides C. Forest fires V. People 1. Population More than 75% urban population The largest minority were Hispanics 12.5% (in 2000) (Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and many other origins) A. The African-American B. The Asian C. The Native American D. Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders 2. Language A. English 82% B. Spanish 11% C. Other languages (Indo-European and Asian languages) 3. Ways of life