Northeast
What is an industry found in the Northeast region?
Fishing, tourism, farming, lumber, manufacturing, mining
Is this region known for a lot of tourism (people visiting)?
YES! (Lot's of fun things here: Disney World, Beaches, Sea World, and many cities!)
True or False
We live in this region
TRUE
How many states does this region have?
4
What is one industry in the West?
Fishing, shipping, farming, ranching, timber, technology
What kind of climate does the Northeast have?
What kind of climate does the Southeast have?
Hot and humid
What kind of climate does the Midwest have?
Hot summers and cold winters
What kind of climate does the Southwest have?
Dry climate and has deserts
What kind of climate does the West have?
Many different climates! Can be warm like Hawaii or cold like Alaska
When did the first European settlers arrive to the Northeast?
1600's
Who came to this region looking for gold and riches?
Spanish Explorers
What are the natural resources found in the Midwest?
Coal, oil, gold, forests, wind
Give an example of a landform found in the Southwest
Mountains, canyons, forests, plains, plateaus
Why does the West have a lot of Earthquakes?
Because of the fault lines
True or False
This region was part of the 13 original colonies
TRUE
Who lived in this region before the Europeans?
Native Americans
Who lived on in the Midwest and first AND what happend to them?
Native Americans lived here first and they were pushed out
What are some natural resources found in the Southwest?
Oil, metal, minerals, wind, water, sun
What landform goes through multiple states in this region?
(Rocky) Mountains
What types of land does the Northeast have?
Mountains, hills, forests, grasslands, lakes, rocky beaches, sandy beaches, flat fertile farmland
What 3 types of land are found in the Southeast?
Mountains/Rocky Hills, Flat fertile farmland, Sandy Beaches
What is a major part of land usage in the Midwest
Farming
What is one landmark in the Southwest?
The Grand Canyon, The Hoover Dam
Which two states in this region are not connected?
Alaska and Hawaii