regions of the united states the northeast. the northeast is known for its beautiful landscape- a...
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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)
Physical Characteristics
- Ski Resort/Coniferous Forests (VT)
- Beach (NJ)
Physical Characteristics
- New York City (NY)
- Philadelphia (PA)
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)
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
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
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.