Landforms
The name of the Ocean that borders the Northeast Region.
What is the Atlantic Ocean?
The leader of the national government
President
The state that surrounds the Chesapeake Bay
Maryland
This city is known as the 'Steel City'.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The number of gallons of sap needed to make 1 gallon of maple syrup.
40 gallons of sap
The mountain range found in the Northeast.
Appalachian Mountiains
The leader of the local government
Mayor
Many families in the Chesapeake Bay are make a living doing this.
Harvesting the sea
Why did cities develop where they did in the northeast?
Natural harbors or near water for easier sea trade with Europe
What formed the Niagara Gorge?
The great lake located north of Niagara Falls.
Lake Ontario
The leader of the State government
Governor
What does it mean to harvest the sea?
collect fish, crabs, oysters, clams, etc. to sell
Name three famous landmarks in the Northeast.
Statue of Liberty
Empire State Building
Liberty Bell
Independence Hall
A piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides.
Peninsula
The great lake located south of niagara falls.
Lake Erie
This level of government runs the country based on the U.S. Constitution
National
This causes the soil around the Chesapeake Bay to be polluted.
Name the three largest cities in the northeast.
New York City, New York
Boston, Massachusetts
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Part of a sea or lake that cuts into a coastline.
Bay
Niagara falls produces this important form of energy for the northeast region.
Hydroelectricity
This level of government manages the police, fire protection, and the running of schools.
Local
This causes the polluted soil to get into the Chesapeake Bay.
Rain and snow washing the soil into rivers that send water to the bay.
Name an industry that the northeast is currently well known for...
Banking
Health care
High-tech industries
People who move from one country to another country to find a better way of life.
Immigrants