Download Regions of the United States

Regions of the United States
** Define Region:
Region and key facts
Describe the
climate of this
region.
Use pg. 44 and the
map on pg.560
The Northeast
Densely Populated– A large
amount of people per square
mile. Four major cities that have
expanded together: Boston, New
York, Philadelphia and
Washington D.C.
The Midwest
Major farming region:
Corn Belt
Wheat Belt
Dairy Belt
** Mississippi River begins here!
The South & Southeast
One of the poorest regions in the
USA, also known for tourism
because of its warm climate.
Major trade and manufacturing
center around the mouth of the
Mississippi River.
The West
Divided into two regions:
Southwest: Very sparsely
populated
Pacific States: Most of the U.S.
population lives in this region.
Major computer technology
center in Silicon Valley.
Southwest:
Pacific States:
List 3 Major Cities
Use the map on page 562
List 3 Major
Landforms or Bodies
of Water
Explain 3 ways people
make money in this
region. (Economy)
Use the map on page 558
Use the map on pg. 109
Regions of the United
States of America
1. Color the four
regions of the USA.
(Use your big USA map for
a list of the states in each
region)
2. Label two major
cities in each region
3. Create a key
Key
Use the map above to answer the following questions.
1. The Mississippi River flows through and drains the tributaries in these regions of the United States. ____________________
2. This region contains many mountain ranges, basins and plateaus. _________________________________________________
3. This region is the agricultural stronghold of the United States. ___________________________________________________
4. This region is known for its warm climate, which attracts many tourists. ___________________________________________
5. Dry climates are common in this region. (be specific on which part of the region) ____________________________________
6. This region is the most densely populated.____________________________________________________________________
7. This region has a large population is the country's leading center of computer technology. _____________________________