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Chapter 12 Section 1

Published on Mar 25, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

ROCKY MOUNTAINS

FACTS OF ROCKY MOUNTAINS

  • It was made 50-88 million years ago.
  • Geography of tibet and Rocky Mountain have similarities.
  • It spans Canada, New Mexico, Montana, Idaho, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah.
  • The Rocky Mountains have at least 100 different ranges.
  • The highest peak is in colorado. It reaches 14,440 feet.

ST. LAWRENCE RIVER

ST. LAWRENCE RIVER FACTS

  • The lengh of the river is 744 miles
  • It drains 25% of Earth freshwater
  • distinction of having been declared a World Biosphere Reserve in 2001.
  • An important international waterway, the st.lawrence river links the Great Lakes to the alantic ocean.
  • The St. Lawrence is a priceless jewel of our natural heritage.

NIAGAR FALLS

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NIAGARA FALL FACTS

  • U.S. And Canada share Niagara Falls
  • Its made up of 3 waterfalls
  • Gets its water from Lake Erie
  • First tightrope cross the Niagara Falls was 1859
  • More than 30 million people visited between each year

GREAT LAKES

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GREAT LAKE FACTS

  • The biggest lake is Lake Superior
  • The lake that touches the untied states is Lake Michigan
  • The Lake Ontario also have a place called ontario
  • Lake Erie is the small.
  • Lake Superior touches Canada

CANADA

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CLIMATE REGION

  • In 1880 it increases 1.4 F
  • 1910 the Glacier National Park in Montana has 150 glaciers.
  • Glacier national park only has 27 glaciers
  • The presence of carbon dioxide is higher today if you compare it 800,000 year ago.
  • Today people began to emit the usage of fossil fuel on the truck and cars.
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CANADA RESOURCES

CANADA RESOURCES INFO

  • 396.9 million hectares of forest, other wooded land and other land with tree cover.
  • Canada’s reserves of metals have been declining for more than 28 years while growing
  • 100 million will result in upwards of $500 million
  • Enabling infrastructure, including pipelines, ports, rail and roads, is a key component
  • New infrastructure needs are being created as a result of heightened demand for resources
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