Unit Two - Canada and the U.S. Flashcards
Plateau
A raised area of land, such as a hill or a mountain, with a flat top.
National Park
A large area of land that a government has set aside in order to preserve it in its national state.
Basin
A bowl shaped depression, or hollow, in Earth’s surface.
Delta
The triangle shaped deposit of sand and sediment that occurs where a river flows into an ocean.
Tributary
A stream or river that flows into a larger stream or river.
Isthmus
A narrow strip of land that links two larger landmasses.
Natural Resource
A useful material that is found in nature, such as water, wood, coal, or oil.
Peninsula
A long, narrow stretch of land that is surrounded by water on three sides.
Gulf
A large inlet of the sea that cuts deeply into the land.
Desert
A geographic region with too little rainfall to support much plant life; also a vegetation zone.
Brain Drain
The loss of well-educated people such as doctors or engineers to another country.
Remittances
A payment of money sent by an immigrant to a relative in his or her home country.
Refugee
Someone who seeks safety by going to another country.
Push Factor
Something that encourages people to leave a place behind.
Pull Factor
Something that encourages people to move to a new place.
American Dream
The belief that people here can create better lives for themselves and their children.
Genocide
The mass killing of a group of people based on race, religion, or some other factor.
Examples of Push Factors:
POLITICAL- War, fear of government, poverty
ENVIRONMENTAL- changes in environment
ECONOMIC- lack of opportunity
Examples of Pull Factors:
FAMILY- desire to unite families.
EDUCATION- so children can attend school.
QUALITY OF LIFE- “american dream”
What is the difference between an Emigrant and an Immigrant?
Emigrant- To move from a country. People who leave a country are called emmigrants.
Immigrant- To move to a country. People who move to another country are called immigrants.
Diffusion
The spreading and mixing of cultures
In what ways has immigration affected the US?
Jobs, Taxes, and Culture
Where did most immigrants come from in the late 1800’s?
Eastern and Southern Europe (Wave 2)
Since the 1960’s, where have most immigrants come from?
Asia and Latin America (Wave 3)
