2b Geographic Regions

Front

Broad lowlands, harbors, Atlantic Ocean

Back

Coastal Plain

Front

Sandy beaches, ports, Many Harbors

Back

Coastal Plain

Front

Old mountains, eroded by weathering. Stretches from Canada to Alabama.

Back

Appalachian Mountains (Highlands)

Front

Some of the oldest rocks, carved by glaciers. Horseshoe shaped around the Hudson Bay.

Back

Canadian Shield

Front

Many rivers, Great Lakes. Rolling flatlands.

Back

Interior Lowlands

Front

Flat land that slowly raises in elevation. Tall grass, few trees.

Back

Great Plains

Front

Tall, rugged mountains. Not as old as the Appalachian Mountains. The Continental Divide.

Back

Rocky Mountains

Front

Varying elevations with a few mountains, like the Sierra Nevada and Cascades, Death Valley.

Back

Basin and Range

Front

High cliffs, rugged mountains, Pacific Ocean. Fertile valleys, rich farmland.

Back

Coastal Range

Front

Which region is #8?

Back

Coastal Range