Chapter 7 Section 1

CHAPTER 7 SECTION 1Regions of the United States

The Northeast

Physical Characteristics The Northeast is

known for its beautiful landscape- a result of the geography and climate of the region.

-Niagara Falls (NY)-Farmlands/Deciduous

Forests (PA)

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Physical Characteristics

- Ski Resort/Coniferous Forests (VT)

- Beach (NJ)

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Physical Characteristics- New York City (NY)

- Philadelphia (PA)

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Natural Resources of the Northeast

The Northeast has few natural resources.- (compared to other regions)

- The Appalachian Mountains- thin, rocky soils and steep

hills (rugged)- make some parts of the Northeast a challenge forfarmers

Few minerals- except for Pennsylvania (rich in coal)

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Natural Resources of the Northeast

Water- one major resource that has turned the Northeast into a center of trade, commerce, and industry.

Natural Harbors- The North Atlantic supported a thriving fishing industry

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A Leader in Industry Northeast Rivers

- the many rivers of the Northeast- including the Connecticut and the Hudson- have provided power used for machinery.

Precipitation- combined with the hilly terrain- keeps the rivers of the region flowing.- water wheels convert water power into machine power

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A Leader in Industry During 1800’s

- Many factories were built near waterfalls along the region’s rivers.- River valleys were trade routes, railroad routes, - and later highway routes.

By the 1900’s- Most productive manufacturing region in the

world.

The Megalopolis Outline your own notes for The

Megalopolis section on page 159

- What is a Megalopolis?- What events helped to create this?- What are some

advantages/disadvantages?

The Megalopolis Megalopolis

- based on the Greek meaning “a very large city”- coastal cities began to spread and run together.- the suburbs of one city stretched to the suburbs of the next- example: area from Boston to Washington D.C

The Megalopolis Cities along the Atlantic coast

- First, had harbors of international trade and centers of shipbuilding

As Manufacturing grew….- Industries needed workers- population began to grow

*people moved to factory towns to work industrial jobs*

The Megalopolis In the 1800’s- Europeans immigrated to

the United States- took advantage of jobs in the Northeast- escaped political oppression and economic hardships

The Megalopolis Advantages

- dominant centers of American business and industry

Disadvantages- area might run short water- run short of facilities for waste disposal- higher taxes (decrease in population)

The Megalopolis Businesses and

industries continue to thrive in the Northeast- Ex: New York is still the business capital of the world.

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