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Regions of the United States. North East. Let’s share facts!. E Primary economic activities: Iron and steel, petroleum and lumber. Secondary, Tertiary and Quaternary Activities: Electronics, communications, chemicals, medical research, finance and tourism. Northeast.
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North East • Let’s share facts!
E Primary economic activities: Iron and steel, petroleum and lumber
Secondary, Tertiary and Quaternary Activities: Electronics, communications, chemicals, medical research, finance and tourism
Northeast S Population:20% of the US population Most densely populated America’s “gateway”? Entry for millions of immigrants along the Atlantic coast
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.
P Land area: Only 5% of the land area -Near Lake Superior, Lake Erie, Atlantic Ocean, Hudson River, St. Lawrence River
N Use natural resources to make $$$ Oil, steel, lumber, petroleum and lumber
Midwest Let’s share facts!
E Known as America’s “heartland” and “bread basket”…why? What do they produce? Produce: corn, wheat, soybeans, meat, dairy goods
What type of industries are found in the Midwest? steel, auto making, meat packing, food processing, farm equipment, grain milling
S How is the Midwest changing? -# of farms is declining People are employed in providing services than in traditional industries…what economic activity are they shifting to? Primary and secondary shifting to tertiary level Why? People and businesses are moving to the suburbs and metropolitan areas (urban). Population: 25% of the US population
PWhat type of climate is found in the Midwest? Humid continental –fertile soil and favorable climate Land area: 20% of land area Wisconsin Michigan Missouri Wisconsin
“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
EThe south is also called the “rustbelt”…Why??? Industries-petroleum, steel, chemicals, food-processing, textiles and electronics
S Population: More than 33% of U.S. population How has the use of air conditioning affected this region? Gave a boost to the oil, coal, natural gas, and water industry
PWhy is the south called the “Sunbelt”? Climate: Humid-subtropical Land area: 25% of land area Very large coastal plain –Gulf and Atlantic Florida South Carolina
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.
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!
Contains county’s second larges city, Los Angeles. Why is it the largest city??? Because it is the West’s cultural and commercial center.
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 country??? Asia!
Muyimportante!!! What are the 2 main reasons people are migrating to the Southwest??? Air-conditioning and irrigation!!!
Main Ideas • What changes have taken place in the industrial base of the Northeast? 2. What role did water play in the Midwest? 3. What industries are found in the South today? 4. How did California become the nation’s most populous state?
