Geography Chapter 11 Review
What is a second growth forest?
A second growth forest has been regrown after a timber harvest.
What new industries are developing in the New England region?
Biotechnology and high tech industries are developing in the New England region.
What is biotechnology?
Biotechnology is the application of biology to industrial processes.
What is the term for New York's five administrative units and what are the names?
Boroughs; Manhattan, Staten, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Queens
Name the 5 cities connected to Megalopolis.
Boston, Washington D.C., New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore
Why has farmland decreased in the Middle Atlantic states?
Farmland has decreased due to suburbs and the growth of edge cities.
How has industrialization changed the Northeastern United States?
Industrialization is the development of industries in a country or region. In the past industrialization was supported by mills and shoe factories along rivers. Industries were built by rivers so that goods could be shipped out easily. Textiles were made mostly in people's homes. They also used hand tools or basic machines. These mills and shoe factories have developed into technology industries. These industries now deal with electronics and computers. The Northeastern region now has some of the leading hospitals and medical schools. This has lead to a grow in biotechnology. Biotechnology is the application of biology in industries. Some examples of biotechnology are pharmaceuticals and genetic engineering. As you can see, industrialization has changed drastically over the years.
Why is Megalopolis considered a subregion? What problems does this region face?
Megalopolis is a continuous urban corridor along the atlantic seaboard. There are 5 cities located in Megalopolis. They are Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.. It is considered a region, which is an area with similar characteristics. Therefore, it is considered a subregion because it is not a city or state. It is also connected because of urbanization. This region faces a decline in factories and available jobs. Megalopolis also has crowded schools and lacks services. Farmland is beginning to be taken over by housing. Pollution is beginning to grow and sewage disposal has become a problem. An increase in population has also affected many things.These are just a few problems that Megalopolis has.
