chapter 4 “land and water in the northeast” lesson 1 “the beautiful northeast”
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The NortheastChapter 4“Land and Water in the Northeast”
Lesson 1 “The Beautiful Northeast”
Between which Great Lakes is Niagara Falls located?
Lake Erie and Lake Ontario
Niagara Falls
Click on the picture to see footage of Niagara Falls.
Why is Niagara Falls important to the Northeast region ?
Hydropower plants on the Niagara River capture the energy of the flowing water to fun mills and machines.
Niagara is the largest producer of electricity in New York State.
Niagara generates enough power to light 24 million 100 watt light bulbs at once. Your lamp at home is 40 watt.
Much of the electricity is produced by the falls for the region.
People can use the hydropower to make machines run.
Many tourists spend money when they come to visit the falls each year.
What is hydroelectricity?
Produced by hydropower plants on the Niagara River.
Hydroelectricity
The Mountains of the Northeast
The oldest and longest chain of mountains in North America is the Appalachian Mountain Range.
It begins in Canada and extends all the way to Alabama.
Green Mountains
They are called the green mountains because they are covered with forests
The Green Mountains go through Vermont.
The Green Mountains also get snow so they are home to many ski resorts.
White Mountains
The White Mountains get its name because they are covered with snow. The peaks are covered with snow.
The White Mountains are located in New Hampshire and part of Maine.
Just like the Green Mountain, at the White Mountains you will find ski resorts.
Catskill Mountains
The Catskill Mountains are located in New York.They were carved by a glacier.
White MountainsCatskill MountainsGreen MountainsAdirondack—located in new
YorkPoconos—Located in
Pennsylvania
Other Mountain Ranges that make up the Appalachian Mountain Range
States that border the Atlantic Ocean
Coastline of Maine
Rocky Coastline that is covered with lighthouses
Coastline of new jersey
Sandy beaches
Review over Lesson 1
1. The Niagara Falls is located between what two Great Lakes?
2. What are the three main Northeast mountain ranges in the Appalachian Mountains?
3. What two Northeast states do not share borders with the Atlantic Ocean?