Northeast Region Lesson 1 and 2
glaciers（glacier）
A Huge sheet of ice that covers land
Sound
A large area of seeing water that separates a mainland and it's island
Peninsula
A piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides.
quarry
A place where stone is cut, Doug, are blasting out of earth
Bog
An area of soft, wet, sponge ground where moss grows
They do not touch the Atlantic ocean
How are Pennsylvania and Vermont different from other states in the north east?
Laws were made to tell you how many fish you could catch
How are people trying to save the fish in the Atlantic ocean
Many states have to temporarily close down when there is heavy snowfall. Snowfall in Vermont attract tourist who ski and snowboard.
How can heavy snowfall be a problem in some places but as a resource in Vermont?
To make boats, fences, and homes
How did Native Americans and settlers use in the north east resources
Paper, what products, maple syrup
How do you people in the north east use trees
The north east is the smallest region in the United States
How is the north east different from other regions in the United States?
Minerals
Nonliving material that is found on the earth
one of the oldest mountain ranges that stretches from north eastern Alabama through the north east region into Canada
What are the appellation Mountains?
Canada
What country borders the Northeastern states to the north?
The hot, Sandy, beaches
What draws visitors to the Jersey shore in the summer?
Rhode Island
What is the smallest state in the Northeast?
Atlantic ocean
What large body of water borders the Northeastern region on the east?
It is known for its rugged beauty. It is also known as the furthest state to the east
What makes Maine so special?
The tallest mountain in the north east region, and it has the worst weather
What makes Mount Washington special?
Heavy winter snow falls in the green and white mountains make them a popular destination for winter sports
What makes the green and white mountains are popular destination for winter sports?
Road Island
What state is the smallest state in the US?
Apples and grapes
What types of Things are grown in New York?
Livestock, pigs, and cows
What types of things are farmed in Pennsylvania?
Overfishing
When people can't fish faster than natural process can replace them
The forest
Where do many of the northeast natural resources come from?
New Hampshire
Which Northeastern state is located between Vermont and Maine?
New York
Which Northeastern state is located north of Pennsylvania and west of Massachusetts?
Lake Ontario and Lake Erie
Which of the Great Lakes border the northeastern states?
Maine
Which of the Northeastern states extends farthest north and east?
Massachusetts, Cape Cod
Which of the Northeastern states has the longest cape extending into the ocean? What is the name of this cape?
Pennsylvania
Which of the northeastern states extends farthest southwest?
Pennsylvania and New York
Which two northeastern states do not border the Atlantic ocean?
Because they are used for a mini recreational activities and provide drinking water
Why are lakes important to the Northeast
Tourist visit the north east region to enjoy the coastline and beaches, its big city and it's parks, to go skiing, and hiking in the mountains
Why do tourist visit the NE Region?
Bordered by water on three sides but long island is surrounded by water on all sides
Why is Cape Cod up an peninsula but long island is not one?
Names soil is to Rocky and infernal for growing. It's climate is too cold.
Why is agriculture less important in Maine then in New York and Pennsylvania?
People are catching fish and not putting the fish back in the water
Why were fish populations dropping in the Atlantic ocean?
Cities were built at the mouth of the river because it would provide transportation and routes inland
Why were the first cities built in the north east region And why were they built there?
Lighthouse
a tall tower with a very strong light used to guide ships
tourist
someone who travels for pleasure