Land and Water of the Northeast Region

How many states are in the Northeast region?

• 5

• 7

• 11

• 3

The NE region is home to the largest city. What city is that?

• New York City

• New York

• Appalachian Mountains

• Philladelphia

What is the smallest state?

• Pennsylvania

• Rhode Island

• Vermont

• Maine

The Appalachian Trail goes from Maine to______.

• Alabama

• Georgia

• Mount Lincoln

• New York

Mount _______ is one of the windiest place on Earth.

• Lincoln

• Washington

• Where the president lives

• Werner

The coast of the NE is very

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We live in the state of Pennsylvania. What region do we live in?

• Northeast

• Southeast

• Midwest

• Southwest

• West

Why are the Appalachian Mountains smooth and rounded?

Answer explanation

The Appalachian Mountains are smooth and rounded because of wind, water and ice.

Why is the Erie Canal important to the NE region?

Answer explanation

The Erie Canal connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, which makes it much easier and cheaper to move goods from the Northeast to other parts of the country.

How did the glaciers change the land of the NE region? Hint: Think of the things you can see from the moon

Answer explanation

Glaciers changed the land by wearing down mountains, carving deep grooves into the coastline, carrying away most of the fertile soil and forming many lakes, islands and capes.