Category Archives: Class Notes

Climate of North America: General Characteristics and Climate Regions

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

North America, the third largest continent is spread over 24,346,000 sq km. North America includes all of the mainland and related offshore islands lying North of the Isthmus of Panama which connects it with South America. It has a variety … Continue reading →

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Physical Divisions of North America: An Overview

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

North America can be divided into five physical regions: the mountainous west, the Great Plains, the Canadian Shield, the varied eastern region, and the Caribbean. Mexico and Central America’s western coast are connected to the mountainous west, while its lowlands and coastal … Continue reading →

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Major Industrial Regions of North America

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

Eight major Industrial Regions of North America  are 1. Southern New England 2. Mid-Atlantic States 3. Pittsburgh-Lake Erie Region 4. Detroit Industrial Region 5. Lake Michigan Region 6. Southern Appalachian Region 7. Eastern Texas 8. Pacific Coastal Region. North American … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Map Projection

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

   Every map must begin, either consciously or unconsciously, with the choice of a map projection and its parameters. The cartographer’s task is to ensure that the right type of projection is used for any particular map. A well chosen map … Continue reading →

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