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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. Geography.about.org 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. Denver.org Earthshots.org Rockymountainconsulting.com Geography.about.org 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. Kids.britanica.com Academic.emporia.edu Appvoices.org Geography.about.org 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! Mindfully.org Yahctworldcharters.com . upmag.net Sitemaker.umich.edu 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 Listeningreading.blogspot.com 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. Digitalphotography.tv 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. Landreport.com 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. Kathika.com 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. Iguide.travel The South (Southeast) •Known for its hospitality, charm, and gentle pace. •Rich culture expressed by music, food, and accent. •Diverse social classes Superstock.com United States State Characteristics Golden Gate Bridge Mount Rushmore Statue of Liberty Grand Canyon Niagara Falls Las Vegas QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. Hollywood Washington D.C. New York City