regions of the usa. what is a region? a region is a large area that has common features that set it...
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What is a Region?
A Region is a large area that has common features that set it apart from other areas.
West 11 states
Washington, Oregon, California, Montana, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Alaska, and Hawaii.
Major Landforms: Rocky Mountains
Largest Mountain Range Continental Divide
Rivers to the West empty into the Pacific Rivers to the East empty into the Gulf of Mexico or
Atlantic
West Climate: Arid
East California and South Nevada Dry Temperatures Vary with latitude
North Nevada, Utah East Oregon, East Washington, and South Idaho Semi Dry Temperatures Vary with Latitude
West East: Washington, Oregon, and California
Mild Winter and Cool Summer Middle: Washington, Oregon, California
Highlands, precipitation and temperature vary with altitude. South West California
Winter Mild and wet
Summer Hot and Dry Summer
Hawaii Warm an Wet all year around
Alaska Very Cold Winters, Cool Summers
West Natural Resources:
Minerals Zinc, Lead
Forests and Plants Cedar, Birch
Fish and Wild Salmon, Tuna, Deer
Fossil Fuels Oil
Which is a landform in the West?
1 2 3 4
25% 25%25%25%1. Appalachian Mountains
2. Rocky Mountains
3. Grand Canyon4. Great Lakes
Which of the following are states found in the West?
1 2 3
33% 33%33%1. Alaska, Nevada,
North Dakota, and Colorado
2. Alaska, Nevada, Wyoming, and Colorado
3. Alaska, Nevada, Arizona, and Colorado
South West
4 of the largest states Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Major Landforms Grand Canyon
Carved by the Colorado River Rocky Mountains
South West Climate
East Texas and Oklahoma Wet, Mild/ Warm Winters; Hot summers, Humid
West Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Temperatures Vary with Latitude Semi-dry
South Arizona, New Mexico, and Tip of Texas Dry Temperatures Vary with Latitude
Natural Resources: Minerals:
Iron, Copper Forests and Plants:
Oak and Cacti Fish and Wildlife:
Shrimp, Deer, and Rabbit Fossil Fuels
Natural Gas and Oil
Which is a Landform of the South West?
1 2 3 4
25% 25%25%25%1. Appalachian Mountains
2. Rio Grande3. Grand Canyon4. Great Lakes
Which states are found in the Southwest?
1 2 3
33% 33%33%1. Arizona, New
Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma.
2. Arizona, Colorado, Texas, and Oklahoma
3. Arizona, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma
South West Questions:
What would be the problem with the population growing?
Why is this region different than the others?
Middle West 12 States “Corn Belt”
North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio
Major Landforms Black Hills Great Lakes
Middle West Of the 12 states
6 are Plain States 6 are Great Lake States
Superior, Michigan, Heron, Erie, Ontario is the other Great Lake but does not
border Middle West States
Middle West Climate (weather over many years):
Dry Mostly Humid ND and SD are Arid.
Winter: Very cold
Summer: Cold
Natural Resources:
Minerals Iron and Copper
Forests and Plants Maple and Sunflowers
Fish and Wildlife Bass and Deer
Fossil Fuels Oil and Coal
Which states can be found in the Middle west?
1 2 3
33% 33%33%1. Minnesota,
Missouri, and Arkansas.
2. Minnesota, Missouri and Illinois.
3. Minnesota, Missouri, and Kentucky.
Please make your selection...
1 2 3 4
25% 25%25%25%1. Appalachian Mountains
2. Rio Grande3. Grand Canyon4. Great Lakes
South East 11 States
Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia
Major Landforms Appalachian Mountains
Smokey Mountains The fog makes it look like smoke.
South East Of the 11 states
5 Border the Atlantic Ocean 5 border the Gulf of Mexico
Climate (weather over many years) Wet and Humid Winter:
Mild or Warm Summer:
Hot
Natural Resources Minerals
Iron Forests and Plants
Pine and Mangrove Fish and Wildlife
Shrimp and Bears Fossil Fuels
Coal and Natural Gas
Which are the states in the Southwest?
1 2 3
33% 33%33%1. Kentucky,
Tennessee, Virginia, and Maryland.
2. Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Carolina.
3. Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana.
North East 11 States
Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine.
Major Landforms: Appalachian Mountains Great Mountains White Mountains Lake Ontario Lake Erie
North East Of the 11 states
6 are New England States. 5 are Middle Atlantic States. 9 Border the Atlantic Ocean 3 Border Canada 2 Border the Great Lakes
Natural Resources Minerals
Granite and Copper Forests and Plants
Fir and Maple Fish and Wildlife
Lobster, Scallops, and Deer Fossil Fuels
Coal