Economic Characteristics of the U.S.
Cool, shallow Waters off the coast are good fishing areas, making this area valuable for seafood
North East
rises from Coastal Plains to Appalachian Mountains
East
States that are connected, there are 48 contiguous states
Contiguous States
What are the two major mountain regions of the United States?
The Rocky mountain regions and the appalachian mountain regions
The core of the midwest corn growing region
Corn Belt
Today many textile factories operate in the Piedmont areas of Georgia, the Carolinas, and Virginia
South
Lake superior, Lake huron, and lake michigan are some of the great lakes
Interior Plains
The thing that divides north americas rivers
Continental Divide
Where was the first industrial area located in the United States?
New England
Mining where people strip away soil and rock
Strip Mining
Good soils and flatland has helped make it one of the world's greatest farming regions.
Midwest
The rockies are separated by high plains and valleys
The West
Forests that have been cut down, but then replanted.
Second Growth Forests
In what region are the Corn Belt, Dairy Belt, and Wheat Belt located?
The midwest and the interior west.
States that are major producers of milk cheese and other dairy items
Dairy Belt
irrigated in one method of irrigation uses a long sprinkler system mounted on huge Wheels. This is called Center pivot irrigation
Interior West
Large volcanoes that came up from the pacific ocean formed the islands
Hawaii and Alaska
A string of cities that have grown together
Megalopolis
In what state does 10% of all Americans live in?
10% of all americans live in california
States that are major producers of wheat
Wheat Belt
More than 10% of all Americans live in California, in large part because of its mild climate and wealth of resources
Pacific West
What national park has stone in its name
yellowstone
The core of the midwest corn growing region
Corn Belt
What are some cities that are part of the megapolis on the east side of the United States?
Massachusetts, Maryland, Connecticut, and New York.
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