TREASURE HUNTT for US geography

                    Introduction

                    For this class you will need to learn about the geographical background of the United States: geographical position, relief, rivers and lakes, mineral resources, climate and weather. The web allows you to discover more than you may have ever thought possible. Below is the list of questions you have to answer.

Questions

-          Where is the USA located?

-          What countries does the USA border on?

-          Where are three main mountain ranges located?

-          What are the main rivers in the USA?

-          Where is the region of five great lakes? Name all the lakes.

-          What climatic zones can be found in the USA?

-          What mineral resources are there in the USA?

                    The Internet Resources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USA#Geography (USA Geography)

http://www.southtravels.com/america/usa/weather.html (Climate)

http://www.cdc.noaa.gov/USclimate/states.fast.html (Climate map)

http://www.geology.enr.state.nc.us/Mineral%20resources/mineralresources.html (Mineral resources)

            The big question: Try to explain the reasons of the different population density in various parts of the USA. Support your argument