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This state is the most eastern point of land in the United States. The abbreviation for this state is ME.
Maine
What is a something you would most likely see in the Northeast region?
a) a cactus
b) a palm tree
c) cranberries
Cranberries
This ocean borders many of the states of the Northeast.
The Atlantic Ocean
What type of soil is found in the Northeast?
Rocky soil
This is where the president of the United States lives and works.
The White House
This is where one of the first factories (using mass production) was built. It used waterpower to make the machines run.
Hershey, Pennsylvania
What is something you would NOT naturally find growing or living in the Northeast region?
a) lemons
b) lobsters
c) cranberries
Lemons
Describe how the locks of the Erie Canal work.
The Erie Canal has eighty-three locks or gates. The locks work like a stairway.
1) Barges enter a lock.
2) The lock doors close.
3) Water is pumped in to raise the level.
4) The doors open and the ship sails on.
True or False?
There are beaches, barrier islands, and wetlands on the seacoast of the Northeast.
True
This landmark in Maine is used as a guide for ships at sea.
The West Quoddy Head Lighthouse
New York City
True or False?
The Northeast region has long, hot summers and short, warm winters.
False
This is a manmade waterway that connects Lake Erie to the Hudson River. It was a fast, cheap way to move people and goods around the Northeast.
The Erie Canal
Mount Washington is part of this mountain range. It is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world.
The Appalachian mountain range
This is where the United States was born and where the Declaration of Independence was approved.
Independence Hall
This is where the Pilgrims landed hundreds of years ago.
Plymouth, Massachusetts
True or False?
The people of the Northeast experience all four seasons. They have short, warm summers, and long cold winters.
True
This waterfall is actually three sets of falls: American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe (Canadian) falls.
Niagara Falls
Why does the Northeast coastline have so many harbors?
Long ago, glaciers covered much of the Northeast. As they moved and melted, the carved deep grooves into the coastline. Then, water flowed into these low places. Harbors were created to allow ships a place to anchor safely.
This is the highest peak in the Northeast. There is severe weather here, but on a clear day, you can see for a hundred miles.
Mount Washington
This is our nation's capital. It is the home of our national government and where elected officials make rules and decisions.
Washington, D.C.
In the Northeast, you would find these trees to be the most common...
Maple and Oak
These freshwater lakes are some of the biggest in the world. They form a water border between New York and Canada.
This is a piece of the coast that sticks out into the sea. It is shaped like a hook and has water on three sides.
Cape Cod (part of Massachusetts)
The is one of the most famous skyscrapers in the Northeast. It has 102 floors and 1,860 stairs.
The Empire State Building