Journey across the USA Flashcards
How many US states are there?
50
Which two states are separated from mainland USA?
Alaska and Hawaii
What is the capital city of the USA?
Washington DC
True or False Each state has it’s own capital e.g. the capital of Texas is Austin?
True
Why does the USA have such a varied climate?
Because it is so big
Describe the climate of Arizona?
Really hot and dry
Which type of rock is the grand canyon made up of?
Sedimentry rocks
Which river flows through the grand canyon?
The Colorado river
True or false?The Grand canyon continues to get wider and deeper every year?
True
Explain the formation of the grad canyon?
A product of tectonic plates
what are two positives of the Grand Canyon Skywalk?
1.Good view point
2.adds a thrilling point
What are two negatives of the Grand Canyon?
1.Damage of natural environment
2.used two much money
Which state is Las Vegas located in?
Nevada
what is meant by the term ‘water scarcity’?
what is meant by the term ‘water scarcity’?
Where does Las Vegas get it’s water from?
The Colorado River
Which state is Detroit located in?
Michigan
Give two reasons why Detroit was such an ideal location for the heart of the motor industry?
1.Detroit had all of the ingredients for industrial growth
2. it was close to the nation’s major center of coal, iron, and copper mining
What are two socio-economic impacts of the decline of Detroit’s motor industry?
1.entire neighbourhoods have been abandoned as high paying
2.manufacturing jobs notably in the car industry vanished and the workers along with them.
Why did Detroit experience deindustrialisation?
A combination of the growth of industrial competition from abroad and underlying social and ethnic tensions
What is meant by the term ‘regeneration’?
An act or the process of regenerating
Give three examples of regeneration projects in Detroit?
1.The Mid
2.Motown
