physical regions of the united states physical map of the united states
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Physical Regions of the United States
Physical Map of The United States
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THE PACIFIC COAST-The westernmost region of the United States
- Includes Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles
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INTERMOUNTAIN REGION
- Rugged terrain limits where people can live
-Includes Salt Lake City, mountain peaks, deserts, and the Grand Canyon
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ROCKY MOUNTAINS- Includes the Rock Mountains
- Some of America’s highest elevations
-Region includes Denver, CO
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INTERIOR PLAINS
- Between the Rockies and the Appalachian Mts- Large lowland area-Great Plains are to the west- Central Plains to the east
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OZARK HIGHLANDS
- Extend across southern Missouri and N. Arkansas- Forests- Includes mountains- Industries include forestry, agriculture, and mining
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APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS- Run along the eastern part of N. America- Extend from Canada to GA and Mississippi.- Highest peak 6,684 in N.C.
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CANADIAN SHIELD
- Extends into part of parts of Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota
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COASTAL PLAINS- Easternmost region of North America
- First region of the U.S. settled by Europeans
- Flat lowland area- Includes, NYC, Boston, Philadelphia
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