Regions of the United States Northeast The Northeast

Regions of the United States

Northeast • The Northeast is the smallest in size but large in population. • Most of the population live in the cities. • Many of the largest cities are found along the Atlantic coast: Philadelphia, New York & Boston. • Largest population density. • Broad valleys and rolling hills. • Appalachian Mountains.

South • Two major landforms in the south are the Appalachian Mountains and Coastal Plains. • Contains some of the country's largest swamps. • Everglades- one of the largest and unusual swamps located in southern Florida. • Large populations that continue to grow. • Warm temperatures, long summers, and frequent rainfall have made the south an important agricultural region. • Farms grow a variety of cash crops like peanuts, cotton, and citrus fruit. • Farmers raise and sell hogs, chickens, and herds of beef and dairy cattle. • Also contains sandy beaches that attracts visitors (tourism). • Hurricanes also exist here from the months of June through November.

Middle West • Consists of huge flat plains called the Interior Plains which contain two parts. • Central Plains contain fertile soil which makes for great farming. (wheat) • Extreme hot and cold temperatures and long dry seasons make Great Plains a difficult place to live. • Tornadoes are prevalent here. • The Great Lakes are located in this region as well as the drainage basin for the Mississippi River.

West • Mountains are the most prominent landform in the West. • The largest are the Rocky Mountains. • Continental Divide- divides the North American continent into two parts. • East of the divide, streams and rivers flow eastward. • Rivers west of the divide flow west. • Large plateaus and deep canyons are also located here, Grand Canyon. • The lowest point in the United States is Death Valley. • Large forest are also part of this region. • Alaska and Hawaii are also part of this region.