Pennsylvania

Maryland

DelawareNew Jersey

Connecticut

Rhode Island

Massachusetts

New YorkVermont

New Hampshire

Maine

PennsylvaniaMountains go across the statePlateau in the northwestMany forests and trees

CLIMATE-hot summers, cold winters-an average of 50 inches of rain a year-an average of 50-100 inches of snow, more

snow near the lakes

Pennsylvania Natural Resources

MushroomsChristmas TreesHorses

LANDMARKS-Liberty Bell- legend says the bell first rang when

the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776

-Independence Hall- where the Declaration of Independence was signed

Maryland topography-Wetlands on the east (areas covered completely or mostly by water-rolling hills and forests in the middle of the

state-Appalachian Mountains in the west

Maryland Climate35-45 inches of rain a yearNo snow in the east, but up to 100 inches of snow in the west (by the mountains)ThunderstormsHot summers, cool winters

NATURAL RESOURCES-fishing-vegetables (corn, tomatoes)

Maryland LandmarksAntietam National Battlefield- where the

bloodiest ONE day battle was fought during the Civil War

Delaware TopographyLow hillsFlat near the Atlantic Ocean

CLIMATE-hot and humid summers-colder winters

Delaware Natural ResourcesSoybeansCorn

New Jersey TopographyGood farm land on the eastMountains in the west

Climate-Up to 50 inches of snow can fall in the

mountains-About 50 inches of rain a year-Hot and humid summers, cold winters

New Jersey ResourcesHorsesFruitWood

Landmarks-Princeton University

New York TopographyMany mountain rangesPlateau in the south

CLIMATE-snow a LOT, especially in the mountains. It doesn’t snow as much in the city-hot and humid summers

New York LandmarksAdirondack Park- largest national park in the

US

Statue of Liberty

Niagara Falls

The Twin Towers- 2001

New York Natural ResourcesDairyCattleApples

Connecticut TopographyMany forests and lakesRolling hills

CLIMATE-cold winters… up to 100 inches of snow a year-hot and humid summers

Connecticut Natural ResourcesEggs, tobacco, lobster

LANDMARKS-Yale University- founded in 1701. It’s the 3rd oldest university in the United States.

Rhode Island TopographyThe “Ocean State”- has manybeaches-mostly flat

CLIMATE-hot and rainy summers-cold winters

Rhode Island Natural Resources

Dairy, eggs

Landmarks-Brown University: founded in 1764. It’s the 7th oldest university in the United States.

Massachusetts TopographyHills and valleysBeaches on the peninsula

CLIMATE-Cold winters, warm summers, a lot of snow

Natural ResourcesCranberries, seafood, tobacco

Landmarks-Flying Horses: The oldest carousel in the country-Harvard University: First university in the United

States-Cape Cod

Vermont TopographyLake Champlain- Vermont’s major LakeA lot of mountain ranges

CLIMATE-warm summers, very cold winters-60-100 inches of snow a year-fun fact: the lowest temperature was -50

degrees!

Vermont Natural ResourcesDairy, maple syrup

LANDMARKS-Stowe: Famous skiing town

New Hampshire TopographyThe White Mountains in the northMany riversMany forests (the second most of any state in

the US)

CLIMATE-hot and humid summers, long and cold winters-60-100 inches of snow a year

Natural ResourcesDairy, cattle, apples, eggs

Natural Landmarks-The Old Man of the Mountain

Maine GeographyHas the most forests in the US (90% of Maine

is forest)Many rocky beachesEnd of the Appalachian Mountains

CLIMATE-warm summers, cold/snowy winters

Natural ResourcesEggs, dairy, lobster

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LANDMARKS-Acadia National Park