Regions of the USA

By the Fabulous, Wonderful, and Amazing Ms. G.

What is a Region?

A Region is a large are that has common features that set it apart from other areas.

WEST

West 11 states

Boarders Ocean Washington, Oregon, and California,

Boarders Canada Montana and Idaho

Boarders Rocky Mountains Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, and Idaho

Not Connected to the Continental USA Alaska, and Hawaii.

Major Landforms: Rocky Mountains

Largest Mountain Range Continental Divide

Rivers to the West empty into the Pacific Rivers to the East empty into the Gulf of Mexico or Atlantic

Devil’s Tower

Rocky Mountains

Rocky Mountains

• Rocky Mountains• Largest Mountain Range

• Continental Divide • Rivers to the West empty

into the Pacific• Rivers to the East empty

into the Gulf of Mexico or Atlantic

Devils Tower: Mesa

Found in Wyoming

West The 11 states are split into 2 different

time zones. 7 are considered Mountain 4 are considered Pacific

West Climate: Arid

( Except for the Northwest, Alaska, and Hawaii)

Temperatures vary with altitude. Mild and wet winters Hot and Dry summers

West Pacific Northwest

Cool summers and winters. Rainforest

Alaska Very Cold Winters, Cool Summers

Temperate coniferous forest

Alaska: Very Cold Winters, Cool Summers

HawaiiWarm an Wet all year around

West Natural Resources:

Minerals Zinc, Lead

Forests and Plants Cedar, Birch

Fish and Wild Salmon, Tuna, Deer

Fossil Fuels Oil

Southwest

South West

4 of the largest states Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

Major Landforms Grand Canyon

Carved by the Colorado River Rocky Mountains

Grand Canyon

http://www.infoplease.com/us/slideshow/grand-canyon.html

South West Climate

Arid West Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.

Temperatures Vary with Latitude Semi-dry Very little natural water

Southern Texas, New Mexico, Arizona Humid

East Texas and Oklahoma Wet, Mild/ Warm Winters; Hot summers

Natural Resources: Minerals:

Iron, Copper Forests and Plants:

Oak and Cacti Fish and Wildlife:

Shrimp, Deer, and Rabbit Fossil Fuels

Natural Gas and Oil

Middlewest

Middle West 12 States “Corn Belt”

North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio

Major Landforms Black Hills Great Lakes Badlands Mount Rushmore *Man Made*

Middle West Of the 12 states

6 are Plain States 5 are Great Lake States

Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, Ontario is the other Great Lake but does not

border Middle West States

Middle West Climate (weather over many years):

Dry Mostly Humid ND and SD are Arid.

Winter: Very cold

Summer: Cool

Natural Resources:

Minerals Iron and Copper

Forests and Plants Maple and Sunflowers

Fish and Wildlife Bass and Deer

Fossil Fuels Oil and Coal

Southeast

South East 11 States

Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia

Major Landforms Appalachian Mountains

Smokey Mountains The fog makes it look like smoke.

Beaches

South East Of the 11 states

5 Border the Atlantic Ocean 5 border the Gulf of Mexico

Climate (weather over many years) Wet and Humid Winter:

Mild or Warm Summer:

Hot

Natural Resources Minerals

Iron Forests and Plants

Pine and Mangrove Fish and Wildlife

Shrimp and Bears Fossil Fuels

Coal and Natural Gas

Northeast

North East 11 States

Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine.

Major Landforms: Appalachian Mountains Great Mountains White Mountains Lake Ontario Lake Erie Beaches

North East Of the 11 states

6 are New England States. 5 are Middle Atlantic States. 9 Border the Atlantic Ocean 3 Border Canada 2 Border the Great Lakes

North East Climate ( weather of many years)

Dry and Humid Winter:

Very Cold Summer:

Cool

Natural Resources Minerals

Granite and Copper Forests and Plants

Fir and Maple Fish and Wildlife

Lobster, Scallops, and Deer Fossil Fuels

Coal