Economic Characteristics of the Five Regions of the United States
the south
the south is still a major producer of cotton, tobacco, and fruit
second growth forest
When a forest gets completely destroyed by humans then planted back by humans
the east
Has mountains
What are the two major mountain regions of the United States?
The Appalachians and the rocky mountains
whats the bite force of a polar bear
1,200 PSI
northeast
Cool, shallow Waters off the coast are good fishing areas, making this area valuable for seafood
megalopolis
a very large, heavily populated city or urban complex
interior plains
Has the rocky mountains
Where was the first industrial area located in the United States?
New jersey
what is the bite force of a grizzly bear
1,200 PSI
midwest
Good soils and flatlands makes the midwest very good agricultural goods
strip mining
the process or industry of obtaining ore or coal by open-pit mining
the west
The Missouri River runs through it
In what region are the Corn Belt, Dairy Belt, and Wheat Belt located?
On the east
what is the bite force of a crocodile
3,700 PSI
interior west
The interior west is rich with gold, silver, copper, oil, and coal. The interior west has the most states within the wheat belt.
continental divide
It’s mountains or bodies of water that divide continents
Hawaii and Alaska
Hawaii was formed by big volcanoes also Alaska
In what state does 10% of all Americans live in?
texas
what is the bite force of a hippo
1,800 PSI
pacific west
California is the lead producer in agriculture and industry in the USA.
corn belt
It’s an area that has the most of the productive corn farms
contiguous states
48 states are contiguous states
What are some cities that are part of the megapolis on the east side of the United States?
Colorado
what is the bite force of a orca
around 19,000 PSI