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Regions of the United States Scavenger Hunt

Regions of the United States Scavenger Hunt. Northeast. Land area: Only 5% of the land area Population: 20% of the population Most densely populated. What type of traditional industries are found? Iron and steel, petroleum and lumber. Why is this region known as America’s “gateway”?

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Regions of the United States Scavenger Hunt

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  1. Regions of the United StatesScavenger Hunt

  2. Northeast Land area: Only 5% of the land area Population: 20% of the population Most densely populated

  3. What type of traditional industries are found? Iron and steel, petroleum and lumber

  4. Why is this region known as America’s “gateway”? Entry for millions of immigrants along the Atlantic coast

  5. Another Nickname… • Rust Belt… Why?

  6. What type of manufacturing and service industries? Electronics, communications, chemicals, medical research, finance and tourism

  7. What is a megalopolis? Region surrounded by large cities growing together What is the name of the largest megalopolis? “Boswash” –from Boston to Washington D.C.

  8. Midwest Land area: 20% of land area Population: 25% of the people

  9. What type of climate is found in the Midwest? Humid continental –fertile soil and favorable climate Wisconsin Michigan Missouri Wisconsin

  10. Known as America’s “heartland” and “bread basket”…why? What do they produce? Produce: corn, wheat, soybeans, meat, dairy goods

  11. What type of industries are found in the Midwest? steel, auto making, meat packing, food processing, farm equipment, grain milling

  12. How is the Midwest changing? -# of farms is declining People are employed in providing services than in traditional industries…what economic level are they shifting to? Primary and secondary shifting to tertiary level Why? People and businesses are moving to the suburbs and metropolitan areas (urban).

  13. South Land area: 25% of land area Very large coastal plain –Gulf and Atlantic Population: More than 33% of U.S. population

  14. Why is the south called the “Sunbelt”? Climate: Humid-subtropical South Carolina Florida

  15. How has the use of air conditioning affected this region? Gave a boost to the oil, coal, natural gas, and water industry

  16. Industries-petroleum, steel, chemicals, food-processing, textiles and electronics

  17. “Old South” Early settlement 11 out of 16 states joined the confederacy Culturally diverse settlers “New South” First Economy: agriculture –cotton, tobacco, fruits, peanuts, rice Livestock production

  18. West Location: Stretches the Great Plains to the Pacific Ocean, includes Alaska and Hawaii. Land area : Covers 50% Population: Only 20% of population, but most rapidly growing region.

  19. Contains California, the country’s most populous state….why do so many people live there??? (almost 40 million is the population) Because of excellent farmland, good harbors, and mild climate!

  20. Contains county’s second larges city, Los Angeles. Why is it the largest city??? Because it is the West’s cultural and commercial center.

  21. Economic activities: Farming, ranching, food processing, logging, fishing, mining, oil refining, tourism, filmmaking, and production of computers. Good harbors are excellent to trade with what continent??? Asia!

  22. Muy importante!!! What are the 2 main reasons people are migrating to the Southwest??? Air-conditioning and irrigation!!!

  23. Main Ideas • What changes have taken place in the industrial base of the Northeast? 2. What role did water play in the Midwest? (relate this to yesterday’s presentation!!!) 3. What industries are found in the South today? 4. How did California become the nation’s most populous state?

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