Привет мне надо что бы вы сделали АННОТАЦИЮ текста The current shape of the North American continent (the present-day territory of the United States of America and Canada) was formed 25,000 years ago. At that time the great northern icecap flowed over the North American continent. This ice flow determined the size and drainage of the Great Lakes. They changed the direction of the Missouri River and carved the channel of the Hudson River. They created the northern part of the Central Agricultural Basin, which is one of the richest farming areas in the world.
On the Atlantic shore of the United States, much of the northern coast is rocky. But the middle and southern Atlantic coasts rise gently from the sea. The Appalachians, which run almost parallel to the east coast, are old mountains with many coal rich valleys between them. To the west of the Appalachians, lie plateaus built up over the centuries from bits of stone that were washed down from the mountains and then cut into small hills by streams. Beyond is the great Central Lowland which resembles the plains of Eastern Europe.
North of the Central Lowland, extending for almost 1,600 kilometers, are the five Great Lakes, which the United States shares with Canada. The lakes are considered to contain about half of the world’s fresh water. West of the Central Lowland are the Great Plains. They are stopped by the Rocky Mountains. The Rockies are young mountains. They are the same age as the Alps in Europe.
The land of the Rockies is made up of quite distinct and separate regions that are shaped by different geological events. One region was formed of material, which was washed down from the Rockies and pressed into rock. This now encompasses the high Colorado Plateaus, where the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River is cut (1.6 km in depth). The Mississippi flows over 6,400 km from its northern sources in the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf Mexico. This makes it one of the world’s longest waterways. Another region, the high Columbia table land to the north was created by lava that poured from inside the earth and buried old mountains.
Volcanoes also built the Cascade Mountains. The Sierra Nevada range and the ridges of the Great Basin were formed by a strained portion of the earth’s crust. At the border of the Pacific Ocean lie the Coast Ranges. They are relatively low mountains, because they are in the region where occasional earthquakes from time to time build new mountains.
The current severe economic downturn in America affects people on every level. Rising fuel costs have impacted everything from the price of groceries to the cost of getting to work everyday. Due to this economy issue, there are the changes in the way people spend their leisure time. There are media reports that tell about the trend away from vacations and toward "staycations", where people stay at home instead of travelling. At the same time, there’s a significant trend toward finding recreational activities. They are called crafts for kids, quilting, and gardening.
Parents and grandparents are always on the lookout for kids’ craft projects that will engage children and keep those little hands busy. Thankfully there are many inexpensive books that are filled with ideas. For example, you can find books that outline crafts using play dough, how to make flower figures, and even Christmas crafts. In fact, you can even find books that provide ideas for making Christmas gifts that fit in a jar. From crafts for preschool-age children to pastimes tor older kids these idea books provide a wealth of options for engaging children’s imaginations.
As for adults, two trends are emerging. Knitting and sewing were popular during the past decade. The latest pastime appreciated by American adults is quilting. Hobbyists are bringing it back tо lite and enjoying the detail and craft involved in making a quilt. There is a wealth of helpful new books on quilting projects, including how-to books, quilting patterns, and quilting designs.
The other emerging trend for adults is gardening. People spend so much time at home. They find gardening a great way of relaxation and getting a sense of satisfaction.
The recent interest in crafts in America is not only a matter of economics. It’s also a reflection of people’s new environmental sensibilities. The concepts of "reduce, reuse, and recycle" are the cornerstone of crafting. Pieces of fabric can be put together to make gorgeous quilting designs, and some types of waste can be composted and used as fertilizer in gardening. In this respect, Americans will say: "Save money and save the planet. It’s a winning combination!"
