Download Regions of the United States

Regions of the United
States
Northeast
• The Northeast is the smallest in size but large in
population.
• Most of the population live in the cities.
• Many of the largest cities are found along the
Atlantic coast: Philadelphia, New York & Boston.
• Largest population density.
• Broad valleys and rolling hills.
• Appalachian Mountains.
South
• Two major landforms in the south are the Appalachian Mountains
and Coastal Plains.
• Contains some of the country's largest swamps.
• Everglades- one of the largest and unusual swamps located in
southern Florida.
• Large populations that continue to grow.
• Warm temperatures, long summers, and frequent rainfall have made
the south an important agricultural region.
• Farms grow a variety of cash crops like peanuts, cotton, and citrus
fruit.
• Farmers raise and sell hogs, chickens, and herds of beef and dairy
cattle.
• Also contains sandy beaches that attracts visitors (tourism).
• Hurricanes also exist here from the months of June through
November.
Middle West
• Consists of huge flat plains called the Interior
Plains which contain two parts.
• Central Plains contain fertile soil which makes
for great farming. (wheat)
• Extreme hot and cold temperatures and long dry
seasons make Great Plains a difficult place to
live.
• Tornadoes are prevalent here.
• The Great Lakes are located in this region as
well as the drainage basin for the Mississippi
River.
West
• Mountains are the most prominent landform in the West.
• The largest are the Rocky Mountains.
• Continental Divide- divides the North American continent
into two parts.
• East of the divide, streams and rivers flow eastward.
• Rivers west of the divide flow west.
• Large plateaus and deep canyons are also located here,
Grand Canyon.
• The lowest point in the United States is Death Valley.
• Large forest are also part of this region.
• Alaska and Hawaii are also part of this region.