The United States and Canada Economic Geography Natural
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The United States and Canada Economic Geography
Natural Resources The United States and Canada have a rich supply of mineral, energy, and forest resources. The U. S. has abundant supplies of coal, copper, lead, iron, natural gas, timber, bauxite, and uranium. 18% of the land in the U. S. is arable land.
Infrastructure A. B. C. The United States and Canada have highly developed infrastructures that include: Modern road systems (interstates, freeways, bridges, tunnels) Telecommunications systems (internet connections, phone systems) Ports, railroads, educational systems Click here to see maps of infrastructure!
Diversified Industries A. B. C. Since WWII the U. S. has made many technological advances that have helped it become the largest and most technologically powerful country in the world. These advances include: The integrated circuit (computer chip) Advanced jet engines Nuclear technology
Diversified Industries Labor Force by Occupation in the U. S. 0. 6% farming, forestry, fishing 22. 6% manufacturing, extraction, transportation 35. 5% managerial, professional, and technical 24. 8% sales and office
U. S. Exports The U. S. is a major exporter of technology, consumer goods, information systems, and foodstuffs.
U. S. Agricultural Products Wheat, corn, other grains, fruits, vegetables, cotton Beef, pork, poultry, dairy products, fish
U. S. Other Exports Industrial supplies (chemicals) Telecommunications equipment, motor vehicle parts, aircraft Medicines, automobiles, computers
Developed or Developing? The United States and Canada have the following demographics: US Canada High Per Capita GDP 45, 800 38, 600 High Life Expectancy 78 years 81 years Low Population Growth. 88% Rate . 83% Low Infant Mortality 5. 0/1000 6. 3/1000
World Financial Markets The New York Stock Exchange is the center of the world financial markets. Other countries have stock exchanges such as Japan, Germany, and England but due to the size and power of the U. S. economy the NYSE affects all of them.
Economic Growth The U. S. economy has experienced sustained economic growth since WWII, but there is a widening gap between the rich and the poor. Basically, the richest people are getting richer and the poorest people are getting poorer.
MEGALOPOLIS a very large, heavily populated city or urban complex.
RUST BELT Certain parts of the northeastern and midwestern US that are characterized by declining industry, aging factories, and a falling population. Steel-producing cities in Pennsylvania and Ohio are at its center.
SERVICE INDUSTRY A business that does work for a customer, and occasionally provides goods, but is not involved in manufacturing.
Multinational Corporations The U. S. is home to many multinational corporations: Nike, Adidas Starbucks Wal-Mart Mc. Donald’s, Burger King, KFC Hilton
Years and countries where Mc. Donald’s opened.
Export of U. S. Culture U. S. culture has spread around the world via the global marketplace. Mc. Donald’s is one of the most recognized franchises in the world. Other examples are Coca Cola, blue jeans, and music. KNOWN AS : DIFFUSION
NAFTA The United States, Canada, and Mexico are part of an economic union called NAFTA, The North American Free Trade Agreement. This agreement eliminates tariffs, or taxes, on imports between these three countries.
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Government Canada and the United States have democratic forms of government. The Canadian system is similar to the English system. PARLIA MENTARY SYSTEM
Multicultural Societies Although Canada and the U. S. were colonized by Europeans they have become multicultural societies through immigration. U. S. MELTING POT vs CANADA MOSAIC
Immigration to the U. S. Year Top 3 countries of origin 1880 Germany, Ireland, United Kingdom 1930 Italy, Germany, United Kingdom 1960 Italy, Germany, Canada 1980 Mexico, Germany, Canada 1990 Mexico, Philippines, Canada 2000 Mexico, China, Philippines
Population The population of Canada is clustered near the St. Lawrence River Valley in the East and on the Great Lakes. Most of Canada is sparsely populated due to the climate. The U. S. is densely populated on the East Coast. The northeast, From New York to Boston is growing into a megalopolis, or series of connected cities.
Population The population of the United States is extremely mobile. Nearly 3/4 of the U. S. population moves an average of once every 5 years. ---- WHY ? ----Shifts in the economy (Rust Belt, Silicon Valley) Doubling of the divorce rate in last 30 years Corporate transfers Change in status (marriage, graduation, retirement- Sun Belt)
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