Chapter 1
The United States and Canada
Physical Geography

Section 3: Climate and Vegetation

A. As You Read
Directions: As you read Section 3, complete the statements below.

1. The United States has vast expanses of fertile soil.

2. Until the twentieth century, most American farms were owned by families.

3. Four (Five) important uses for water in the Untied Sates are drinking, farming, manufacturing, shipping, and generating power.

4. The United States is the second-largest producer of coal, petroleum, and natural gas in the world.

5. About 12 percent of Canada's land s suitable for farming.

6. The Canadian shield contains much of Canada's mineral wealth.

7. The Prairie Provinces have large oil and natural gas deposits.

8. Canada is a leading producer of timber products.

B. Reviewing Key Terms
Directions: For each key term below, write the definition in the blank provided.

9. alluvial

Composed of material that is deposited by water

10. hydroelectricity

Electric power generated by water

11. agribusiness

A large company that runs huge farms