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Trip Across America:
A Look at America’s Geography,
Regions, and Landmarks
American Geography
• Like most countries,
America has
thousands of
mountains, rivers,
and lakes.
• Let’s take a look at
just a few of the
most important
ones.
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Rocky Mountains
• More than 4800km
long
• The highest point is
4399m high.
• Many people go to
the mountains to ski,
climb, and enjoy
outdoor sports or just
a peaceful
environment.
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Appalachian
Mountains
• The Appalachian
Mountains are the
oldest mountain chain
in North America.
• The mountains are
covered in forests and
are often a place for
tourism,
manufacturing, or
recreation.
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Great Lakes
• 20% of the world’s
fresh surface water is
contained in the Great
Lakes.
• If the Great Lakes were
spread evenly across
America, everything
would be under over
3m of water!
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Mississippi River
• The Mississippi River
runs through 10 states
and was used to define
the state borders.
• The Mississippi River is
the fourth longest river in
the world.
• The river flows south and
empties into the Gulf of
Mexico.
En.wikipedia.org
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United States Regions
New England & The Middle Atlantic:
The Northeast
•This is where much of the early history and political
foundation of the United States developed.
•A highly populated, area with a fast-paced way of life.
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The Midwest
•The Midwest is known for its farmland.
Some states in the Midwest have an
extremely low population but large
areas of farmland and farm animals.
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The West (Northwest)
•Area is known for fishing, mining, and
farming. Famous for its nature.
•Many of these states, high in elevation,
experience lots of snowfall.
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The Southwest
•An area known for its desert, though
modern technology has made much of
the desert land livable.
•Known for beautiful rock forms and
desert areas.
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The South (Southeast)
•Known for its hospitality, charm, and
gentle pace.
•Rich culture expressed by music, food,
and accent.
•Diverse social classes
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United States State Characteristics
Golden Gate Bridge
Mount Rushmore
Statue of Liberty
Grand Canyon
Niagara Falls
Las Vegas
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Hollywood
Washington D.C.
New York City