ch. 6.3 ppt notes sub regions of the u.s.. the four regions of the u.s
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Ch. 6.3 PPT Notes
Sub Regions of the U.S.
The Four Regions of the U.S.
5% of U.S. landmass Contains 20% of population in US The Northeast has 2 parts:
NEW ENGLAND MID ATLANTIC
Called America’s Gateway, because most European immigrants first settled in this region
Megalopolis: an area where several large cities and surrounding areas grow together.
Nation’s capital, Washington, DC, is in the Northeast Example: Boston to Washington DC is a
Megalopolis – New York = cultural and financial center
Approx. 500 milesRailroads, highways, and air transportation link the
region
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Located in the middle of the US It’s referred to as America’s heartland ¼ of the US lives in the Midwest Largely flat plains are a feature of the region Numerous waterways are located in the
Midwest: Great Lakes and Mississippi River with its many tributaries
The nation’s “breadbasket”Fertile soilAdequate rain fallFavorable climateAgriculture is the foundation of the region
Waterways make the Midwest a trade, transportation and distribution center.
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1/3 of population lives in the South Called the Confederacy during the Civil War.
(Lost the Civil War) The South is referred to as the “sunbelt”
because of its warm climate Metropolitan areas:(cities) large cities and
nearby suburbs and towns are common in the South region
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Stretches from the Great Plains to the Pacific Ocean, also includes Alaska & Hawaii
½ the land mass of US is located in West The most populated state is located in the West:
California Los Angeles is the 2nd largest city in the U.S. The Colorado River has aided in the growth of
the West
The West
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