Use the graphs and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
According to the charts, will the U.S. become more or less diverse? More diverse What is the meaning of diverse? Including people from many different cultures or ethnic groups
North American tribe locations prior to European contact.
Describe the change to North America displayed in the maps above. Europeans moved to the continent and claimed the lands occupied by Native Americans.
Which two hemispheres do you live in? Northern, Western
Define transportation barrier and name an example of one in North America. A geographic feature that makes movement of people or goods difficult. EX. Rocky Mountains, Grand Canyon
Define transportation corridor and name an example of one in North America. A geographic or manmade feature that makes movement of people or goods easier. EX. Great Plains, rivers, interstate highway system
What geographic features are responsible for the lower population of the southwestern United States? Deserts and mountains
Which type of land provides the best farmland? Why? Plains, because they are flat and already clear (of large plant life)