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- What are tha basic landforms of the U. S. when you move from the Atlantic Ocean toward the Pacific Ocean?
- Atlantic Coastal Plain
- Appalachian Mountains
- Interior Plains
- Rocky Mountains
- Great Basin
- What about Alaska's and Hawaii's landforms?
- The Hawaiian Islands are actually the tops of underwater mountains. Alaska has two mountain ranges with a large valley between them.
- What types of climates does the U.S. have?
- Except for Hawaii and Alaska, the U.S. lies about halfway between the equator and the North Pole which gies it a moderate (temperate) weather zone. Hawaii is tropical, and Alaska is in a sup-polar zone.
- What is a region?
- A region is a large area that has common features such as landforms, climate, and natural resources.
- How many regions does the U.S. have?
- There are five regions.
- What are the names of the regions?
- Northeast, Southeast, Middle West, Southwest, West
- What are the other names for this region?
- New England, Mid Atlantic
- List 3 main cities in the region?
- PA, NYC, NK
- What does manufacturing mean?
- Using machines to make products
- In the Northeast Region, which is more important to the economy, farming or manufacturing?
- Manufacturing
- How would you describe the climate of the region?
- very cold winters, not to hot, summers plenty of rain and snow
- Where does the region rank in population compared to the other regions?
- #1
- Largest state in size:
- New York
- Largest in population
- New York
- Smallest state in size:
- Rhode Island
- Smallest in population:
- Vermont
- Name one large river in the region:
- Ohio River
- Name a major body of water in the region:
- New York Bay
- Name two major landforms
- Nigra falls
- Name two major industries
- oil
- Name two major minerals
- dirt