Chapter 4, Lesson 1

• The Beautiful Northeast• Pgs. 104-109

Focus on the Main Idea:

The Northeast region is one of incredible scenery and magnificent natural formations.

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Vocabulary Words

1. glacier-huge sheets of ice that cover land.

2. gorge- a deep, narrow valley

3. hydropower- power produced by capturing the energy of flowing water

4. hydroelectricity- electricity produced by flowing water.

5. lighthouse- a tall tower with a very strong light used to guide ships.

6. peninsula- a piece of land almost surrounded by water.

Important Places:

1. Appalachian Mountain Range2. Green Mountains3. White Mountains4. Catskill Mountains5. Acadia National Park6. Niagara Falls

Niagara FallsNiagara Falls is located on the border of the United States and Canada. It is considered one of the natural wonders of North America.

The Formation of Niagara Falls

1. Glaciers covered the Northeast2. Ice began to melt3. Melting ice carved out the Great

Lakes and the Niagara Gorge4. The Niagara River plunged into the

gorge.

The Appalachian Trail

This trail is the footpath that runs along the ridge of the Appalachian Mountain Range in eastern U.S. It is about 2,160 miles long and passes through 14 states. The northernmost end is in Maine. The southernmost end of the trail is in Georgia.

The Mountains of the Northeast

The oldest chain of mountains in North America is The Appalachian Mountain Range. It begins in Canada and extends all the way to Alabama.The Green Mountains, named for the forest of evergreens that covered the mountains when the first European settlers arrived, run north and south through Vermont.The White Mountains of New Hampshire extend into the western part of Maine. The snow-covered peaks may have given the mountains their name.

The Catskill Mountains are about two hours north of New York City. These mountains were carved by glaciers thousands of years ago. The Catskills became famous in the 1800s as a setting for writers and painters.

Other Mountains in the Northeast1. Pocono Mountains- Located in Pennsylvania are

known for many spectacular waterfalls2. Adirondack Mountains- Located in New York have

many beautiful lakes(Lake Placid is where the Winter Olympics were held in 1932 and 1980) and resorts.

Pictures of Mountains in the Northeast

Green Mountains White Mountains

Catskill Mountains Pocono Mountains

The Northeast Coastline1. All but 2 states(Pennsylvania and Vermont) share their borders

with the Atlantic Ocean.2. Maine is known for its beautiful shore on the Atlantic Ocean.3. Along the Maine coastline is Acadia National Park, the first

U.S. National Park east of the Mississippi River.4. Cape Cod is a beautiful peninsula located in Massachusetts. Its

location and climate have made it one of the most well-known fishing areas in the world.

Lesson Summary

1. The Niagara Falls area provides not only a natural wonder but hydroelectricity for millions.

2. The Appalachian Mountain Range, the oldest in North America, runs from Canada to Alabama and includes many smaller ranges in the Northeast.

3. The coastline of the Northeast ranges from rocky cliffs to sandy beaches.

QUESTIONS

1. Niagara Falls ids located between what two Great Lakes?

2. What are the three main Northeast mountain ranges in the Appalachian Mountains?

3. What two Northeast states do not share borders with the Atlantic Ocean?