Landforms and waterways of the united states regions
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Landforms and Waterways of the United States Regions
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Northeast RegionAppalachian
Mountain RangeMostly hilly and
rocky along the Atlantic coast
Good farmland to the west
Waterways: Atlantic Ocean
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Northeast
The Appalachian Mountain range extends from Georgia, in the southeast to Maine.
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Northeast
It’s rocky along the Atlantic Coast.
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Northeast
Rich farmland is found in the west.
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Southeast
Appalachian Mountains gradually flatten into the Atlantic Coastal Plain
Waterways: Mississippi River, Gulf of MexicoLargest Cave system in Kentucky (Mammoth
Cave)
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Southeast
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Southeast
Mississippi River
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SoutheastMammoth Cave
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MidwestFlat, grassy plainsLarge areas of forestRolling hills (Smoky Hills in Kansas)Waterways: Mississippi, Ohio, Missouri
Rivers, Great Lakes – Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior ALL FRESH WATER
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MidwestGrassy plains
Large areas offorests
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MidwestSmoky Hills
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MidwestWaterways: Great Lakes
Mississippi River
Missouri River Ohio River
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Southwest
DesertsCanyons – Grand CanyonPlateau – Colorado PlateauWaterways: Colorado RiverRocky MountainsFlat plains
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SouthwestDesert
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SouthwestGrand Canyon
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Southwest
Colorado River
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Southwest
The flat plains begin when the Rocky Mountains end.
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West
Highest and lowest temperatures Highest and lowest landformsDeath Valley California and Mount McKinley in Alaska Rocky MountainsValleysForestsWaterways: Pacific Ocean
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WestHighest point: Mt. McKinley(lowest temperature)
Lowest point:Death Valley, California(highest temperature)
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WestRocky Mountains
mountains and valleys
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WestPacific Ocean