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Regions of the USA
By the Fabulous, Wonderful, and Amazing Ms. G.
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What is a Region?
A Region is a large are that has common features that set it apart from other areas.
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WEST
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West 11 states
Boarders Ocean Washington, Oregon, and California,
Boarders Canada Montana and Idaho
Boarders Rocky Mountains Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, and Idaho
Not Connected to the Continental USA Alaska, and Hawaii.
Major Landforms: Rocky Mountains
Largest Mountain Range Continental Divide
Rivers to the West empty into the Pacific Rivers to the East empty into the Gulf of Mexico or Atlantic
Devil’s Tower
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Rocky Mountains
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Rocky Mountains
• Rocky Mountains• Largest Mountain Range
• Continental Divide • Rivers to the West empty
into the Pacific• Rivers to the East empty
into the Gulf of Mexico or Atlantic
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Devils Tower: Mesa
Found in Wyoming
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West The 11 states are split into 2 different
time zones. 7 are considered Mountain 4 are considered Pacific
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West Climate: Arid
( Except for the Northwest, Alaska, and Hawaii)
Temperatures vary with altitude. Mild and wet winters Hot and Dry summers
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West Pacific Northwest
Cool summers and winters. Rainforest
Alaska Very Cold Winters, Cool Summers
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Temperate coniferous forest
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Alaska: Very Cold Winters, Cool Summers
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HawaiiWarm an Wet all year around
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West Natural Resources:
Minerals Zinc, Lead
Forests and Plants Cedar, Birch
Fish and Wild Salmon, Tuna, Deer
Fossil Fuels Oil
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Southwest
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South West
4 of the largest states Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Major Landforms Grand Canyon
Carved by the Colorado River Rocky Mountains
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Grand Canyon
http://www.infoplease.com/us/slideshow/grand-canyon.html
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South West Climate
Arid West Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Temperatures Vary with Latitude Semi-dry Very little natural water
Southern Texas, New Mexico, Arizona Humid
East Texas and Oklahoma Wet, Mild/ Warm Winters; Hot summers
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Natural Resources: Minerals:
Iron, Copper Forests and Plants:
Oak and Cacti Fish and Wildlife:
Shrimp, Deer, and Rabbit Fossil Fuels
Natural Gas and Oil
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Middlewest
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Middle West 12 States “Corn Belt”
North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio
Major Landforms Black Hills Great Lakes Badlands Mount Rushmore *Man Made*
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Middle West Of the 12 states
6 are Plain States 5 are Great Lake States
Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, Ontario is the other Great Lake but does not
border Middle West States
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Middle West Climate (weather over many years):
Dry Mostly Humid ND and SD are Arid.
Winter: Very cold
Summer: Cool
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Natural Resources:
Minerals Iron and Copper
Forests and Plants Maple and Sunflowers
Fish and Wildlife Bass and Deer
Fossil Fuels Oil and Coal
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Southeast
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South East 11 States
Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia
Major Landforms Appalachian Mountains
Smokey Mountains The fog makes it look like smoke.
Beaches
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South East Of the 11 states
5 Border the Atlantic Ocean 5 border the Gulf of Mexico
Climate (weather over many years) Wet and Humid Winter:
Mild or Warm Summer:
Hot
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Natural Resources Minerals
Iron Forests and Plants
Pine and Mangrove Fish and Wildlife
Shrimp and Bears Fossil Fuels
Coal and Natural Gas
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Northeast
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North East 11 States
Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine.
Major Landforms: Appalachian Mountains Great Mountains White Mountains Lake Ontario Lake Erie Beaches
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North East Of the 11 states
6 are New England States. 5 are Middle Atlantic States. 9 Border the Atlantic Ocean 3 Border Canada 2 Border the Great Lakes
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North East Climate ( weather of many years)
Dry and Humid Winter:
Very Cold Summer:
Cool
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Natural Resources Minerals
Granite and Copper Forests and Plants
Fir and Maple Fish and Wildlife
Lobster, Scallops, and Deer Fossil Fuels
Coal