Unit 2 US /Canada

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What is characteristic of the geography of the USA/Canada region?

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Diverse landscapes including mountains, plains, forests, and lakes.

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How does urbanization impact the lives of people living in the USA/Canada region?

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Urbanization impacts lives by improving access to services and opportunities while also creating challenges like higher costs and congestion.

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What historical factors shaped culture in the USA/Canada region?

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Indigenous cultures, European colonization, immigration, slavery, civil rights movements, and national identity development.

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What is unique about culture in the USA/Canada region?

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The unique aspect of culture in the USA/Canada region is its multiculturalism, resulting from a rich tapestry of diverse ethnic backgrounds and traditions.

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What are some of the largest urban areas in the United States/Canada?

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New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, Chicago, Houston, Vancouver

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What is common about the location of urban areas in United State/Canada?

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Urban areas are often located near water bodies and in regions with favorable climates.

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What types of political regions are included in the United States/Canada?

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States, provinces, territories, and districts.

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What common physical geographic features are located in the United States/Canada? Rocky Mountains, Great Lakes, Mississippi River, Sierra Nevada, Appalachian Mountains, Hudson River

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Rocky Mountains, Great Lakes, Mississippi River

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What cultural traditions were brought to this region by immigrants?

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Culinary practices, religious customs, festivals, and art forms.

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What cultural traditions are characteristic of indigenous groups in this region?

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Storytelling, traditional music and dance, weaving, pottery, and ancestral ceremonies.