History / Landmarks
Who lived on the land in the Northeast Region before the explorers came?
American Indians / Native Americans
True or False: The climate in the Northeast Region stays the same throughout the year.
False; The Northeast region has four different seasons.
Name four important industries that contribute to the region's economy.
Fishing, Farming, Mining, tourism, manufacturing
What is the capital Massachusetts?
Boston
What is the capital of Delaware?
Dover
What was the name of the group of the first explorers who came to explore the area?
Norwegians
Identify different types of land found throughout the Northeast Region.
Grasslands, wetlands, mountains, hills, sandy beaches, rocky beaches, and forests.
How are trees used in the region?
Trees are used for their lumber to make houses and furniture. Trees are tapped for their sap to make maple syrup. Also to make paper.
What is the capital of Pennsylvania?
Harrisburg
What is the capital of Connecticut?
Hartford
Why did the Pilgrims come over to the region?
Religious Freedom
Describe a hurricane, nor-easter, and blizzard.
Hurricanes: warmer months, brings strong winds and rains .
Nor-easters - Heavy rain or snowfall; causes flooding
Blizzard: heavy snowfall.
Which natural resources are mined from the ground?
Coal, granite, marble, iron ore.
What is the capital of Rhode Island?
Providence
What is the capital of Maine?
Augusta
Name 3 historical events that took place in the region.
American Revolution began
Declaration of Independence signed (Philadelphia)
The Battle of Gettysburg during Civil War
Ellis Island - Immigration Center
Describe the soil in the upper and lower portions of the Northeast Region.
Upper portion has rocky soil that isn't too good for farming
Lower portion has fertile soil great for farming.
What are some different crops that are grown in the region?
blueberries, cranberries, oats, grains, corn
What is the capital of New Hampshire?
Concord
What is the capital of Maryland?
Annapolis
What are landmarks?
Name 3 landmarks from the region.
Landmarks can be man-made, historical locations and can be made in nature.
3 examples: Niagara Falls, The White House, Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty, and Plymouth Rock
What is the word that we use when over time soil is moved away from one spot due to wind or rain to another spot. Which mountain range has become shorter due to this?
Erosion; Appalachian Mountains
Define natural resource? How is it different from renewable resources?
Natural Resources are materials that are found in the environment that are not made by humans. Renewable resources are materials that will never run out, but natural resources can eventually run out.
What is the capital of Vermont?
Montpelier
What is the capital New York? What is the capital of New Jersey?
New York: Albany
New Jersey: Trenton