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Chapter 7 Section 1

Chapter 7 Section 1. Regions 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.

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Chapter 7 Section 1

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  1. Chapter 7 Section 1 Regions of the United States The Northeast

  2. 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)

  3. Physical Characteristics - Ski Resort/Coniferous Forests (VT) - Beach (NJ)

  4. Physical Characteristics - New York City (NY) - Philadelphia (PA)

  5. 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 for farmers Few minerals - except for Pennsylvania (rich in coal)

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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?

  10. 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

  11. 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*

  12. 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

  13. 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)

  14. 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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