REGIONS - Northeast

The environment here is forests with the Appalachian Mountains running through this region. These trap the moist air and help with the yearly rainfall.

This area also has a rocky coastline and runs along the Atlantic ​Ocean. It has a lot of natural beauty here.

The climate/weather ​here has lots of rainfall, with lots of snow in the winter.

Parts of this region can have warm summers, but not like our summers in the southeast.

Landforms like the Appalachian Mountains​ and the Atlantic Ocean impact the climate here.

Climate/Environment of the NORTHEAST Region

This region's location away from the equator also impacts its cold climate.​

Natural Resources of the NORTHEAST

​From the Atlantic Ocean - crabs, lobsters, fish

From the rocky coastline - granite​

From the forests - lumber​, sap from maple trees (used in maple syrup)

Also: iron ore (used in steel production)​, corn, cranberries, blueberries, apples, and potatoes.

Mineral Resources: limestone, ​coal, oil, and natural gas.

Agriculture: milk from cows​

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This region has many of country's largest cities.​

Multiple Select

Which of the following is a LANDMARK in the NORTHEAST REGION?

Choose all that apply.

• the Grand Canyon

• the Statue of Liberty

• the Freedom Tower

• the Liberty Bell

• Plymouth Rock

Multiple Select

Which of the following are NATURAL RESOURCES of the NORTHEAST?

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• oranges, catfish, and pine trees

• cranberries, lobster, and iron ore

• blueberries, crabs, and maple sap

• peaches, strawberries, and crawfish

• coal, granite, and apples

Multiple Choice

How many states are in the NORTHEAST region?

• 9

• 10

• 50

• 11

Multiple Choice

Which LANDFORMS in this region impact the climate/weather?

Choose all that apply.

• desert areas near New York

• the Appalachian Mountains

• the rocky coastline of the Atlantic Ocean

• the marshy land in New Jersey

• the location near to the equator