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The Geography of the United States PPTThe Geography of the United States PPT
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The Geography of the United States

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Full of bright maps and interesting information, this presentation details U.S. Geography. Slides include basic facts about size, regions, topography, and demographics, as well as fascinating trivia about the United States, including rates of birth, death, and racial changes throughout the country (1990-2000). Teachers might find the information a little date (roughly 2000), but students could work on gathering new, updated information as a project.

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united states geography

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american geography, continental divide, united states topography, us climate, us geography, us population, us time zones, american topography, american bodies of water, american rivers, us demographics, social studies
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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