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Regions of the USA By the Fabulous, Wonderful, and Amazing Ms. G. What is a Region? A Region is a large are that has common features that set it apart from other areas. WEST West 11 states Boarders Ocean Boarders Canada Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, and Idaho Not Connected to the Continental USA Montana and Idaho Boarders Rocky Mountains Washington, Oregon, and California, 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 Devil’s Tower Rocky Mountains Rocky Mountains • 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 Devils Tower: Mesa Found in Wyoming West The 11 states are split into 2 different time zones. 7 are considered Mountain 4 are considered Pacific West Climate: Arid ( Except for the Northwest, Alaska, and Hawaii) Temperatures vary with altitude. Mild and wet winters Hot and Dry summers West Pacific Northwest Cool summers and winters. Rainforest Alaska Very Cold Winters, Cool Summers Temperate coniferous forest Alaska: Very Cold Winters, Cool Summers Hawaii Warm an Wet all year around West Natural Minerals Zinc, Resources: Lead Forests and Plants Cedar, Birch Fish and Wild Salmon, Tuna, Deer Fossil Fuels Oil Southwest South West 4 of the largest states Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas Major Landforms Grand Canyon Carved by the Colorado River Rocky Mountains Grand Canyon http://www.infoplease.co m/us/slideshow/grandcanyon.html South West Climate Arid West Temperatures Vary with Latitude Semi-dry Very little natural water Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Southern Texas, New Mexico, Arizona Humid East Texas and Oklahoma Wet, Mild/ Warm Winters; Hot summers Natural Resources: Minerals: Iron, Copper Forests Oak and Cacti Fish and Wildlife: Shrimp, Deer, and Rabbit Fossil and Plants: Fuels Natural Gas and Oil Middlewest 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 Badlands Mount Rushmore *Man Made* Middle West Of the 12 states 6 are Plain States 5 are Great Lake States Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, Ontario is the other Great Lake but does not border Middle West States Middle West Climate Dry Mostly Humid ND and SD are Arid. Winter: Very (weather over many years): cold Summer: Cool Natural Resources: Minerals Iron and Copper Forests Maple and Sunflowers Fish and Wildlife Bass and Deer Fossil and Plants Fuels Oil and Coal Southeast 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. Beaches South East Of the 11 states 5 Border the Atlantic Ocean 5 border the Gulf of Mexico Climate Wet and Humid Winter: Mild (weather over many years) or Warm Summer: Hot Natural Resources Minerals Iron Forests Pine and Mangrove Fish and Wildlife Shrimp and Bears Fossil and Plants Fuels Coal and Natural Gas Northeast 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 Beaches 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 North East Climate Dry and Humid Winter: Very ( weather of many years) Cold Summer: Cool Natural Resources Minerals Granite and Copper Forests Fir and Maple Fish and Wildlife Lobster, Scallops, and Deer Fossil and Plants Fuels Coal
