Land & Water
What landforms can you find in this region?
valleys, mountains, lakes, coastal plain
What products are made from trees in the Northeast?
houses, paper, furniture, fuel
What is the capital of the United States called?
Washington DC
What are fluffernutters?
What is a northeaster?
A snowstorm that can bring over a foot of snow.
What is the highest peak in the Northeast?
Mount Washington
What product is Vermont known for?
Where was the US Constitution written?
Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Which region invented buffalo wings?
NE
What is the land in the lower northeast good for?
farming
How many barrels of cranberries does Massachusetts produce?
about 2 million barrels
What state is the city of Hershey located?
Pennsylvania
What two sports were invented in this region?
Volleyball and basketball
What was built to connect the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean?
Erie Canal
Why are rivers and waterfalls important in this region?
energy and economy
Which skyscraper is considered New York's most famous?
Empire State Building
How many immigrants passed through Ellis Island
about 12 million
How much of the world's freshwater make up the Great Lakes?
one-fifth
What is fish farming called?
Aquaculture
What famous landmark would immigrants see when coming to America through Ellis Island?
Statue of Liberty
About how many people live in this large megacity in the northeast?