Transcript Chapter 7x

Chapter 7
Regions of the United
States
Section 1 The Northeast
In this Section
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Physical Characteristics of the NE
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Natural Resources of the NE
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Leader in Industry
Characteristics of the NE
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9 states make up the Northeast aka New England
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Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire,
Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, Massachusetts
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This region is known for its beautiful landscape.
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Has a unique combination of soil, precipitation, and
forests.
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Big cities dot the Northeast.
Natural Resources
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Northeast has few natural resources
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Rocky soil and steep hills make farming very difficult.
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Coal is very rich in Pennsylvania
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Waters of New England allow for numerous amounts of
trade and commercialized fishing.
A Leader of Industry
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The rivers of New England have allowed for numerous
factories.
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Shoes, cotton cloth, and other goods are made here and
shipped worldwide.
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Cities grew quickly due to coastal regions.
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Job opportunities also contributed.
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1840, 80,000 Europeans had migrated to the US.
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By 1960, from Washington DC to Boston became known as
a megalopolis. 1/7th of US population lives in this area.
Region
Northeast
South
Midwest
West
Physical
Characteristics
• Thin, rocky soil
• Steep hills
Natural Resources
Economic Activities
• Swift Rivers
• Manufacturing
• Excellent harbors
QUESTION FOR YOU!!!
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Discuss what some of the negative impacts could be of the
growing megalopolis.
Chapter 7 Section 2
The South
In this Section
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Linking Climate to Vegetation
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Linking Climate, History and Agriculture
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Linking Resources to Industry
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A Changing Region
General Facts
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The South consists of 16 states:
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TX, OK, AR, LA, MS, TN, AL, FL, KY, GA, NC, SC, VA, MD, DE, WV
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South seceded from the Union and created the Confederacy in
1861.
Linking Climate to Vegetation
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The South’s location being closer to the Equator makes it
warmer than most parts of the US.
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The South gets ample amounts of rainfall due to the Gulf
of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.
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Forests are thick with pine and oak trees.
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Mangroves grow in tropical regions of the South (swamp
area)
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Farther west you move in the South to Texas and
Oklahoma, the less rainfall you receive.
Linking Climate, History, and Agriculture
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Fertile soil has led to a major variety of plant and animal
life in the South
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Native Americans thrived off of the land by growing
maize, melons, squash, beans, tobacco and other crops.
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Europeans moved to the South to get rich off of the land
and built large plantations for cotton.
Linking Resources to Industry
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Textile Mills were built in the 1840s in the Carolinas due
to the many waterfalls and streams.
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Texas hits oil in 1901.
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Texas also big producer of rubber and petrochemical
products.
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Mississippi a big producer of poultry and lumber.
A Changing Region
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Space industry becomes popular in Mississippi, Alabama,
Florida, and Texas.
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Population numbers rise due to different climate.
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Many people began moving to Florida and along the Gulf
Coast to retire.
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Many different nationalities live in The South.
Region
Physical
Characteristics
Economic Activities
Natural Resources
Northeast
• Thin, rocky soil
• Steep hills
• Swift Rivers
• Manufacturing
• Excellent harbors
South
• Mild climate
• Ample Rainfall
• Rich Soil
• Oil Reserves
Midwest
West
• Farming
• Petrochemicals
Question for You!!!
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How has the geography and history of the South helped to
create a diverse population that continues to grow?
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Explain how agriculture in the South is different from that
of the North.
Chapter 7
Section 3
The Midwest
In this Section
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An Agricultural Economy
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Changing Face of American Farms
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Linking Industries to Resources
General Facts
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The Midwest is made up of 12 states.
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ND, SD, NE, KS, MN, IA, MO, WI, MI, IL, IN, OH
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Home to the Great Lakes, Mount Rushmore, Ozark
Mountains, and the Great Plains!
An Agricultural Economy
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Midwest has very fertile soil.
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Theory has that melting glaciers deposited the soil.
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Midwest climate promotes agriculture despite very cold
winters and long, hot summers. Less than 20 inches of
rain yearly.
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Wheat, corn, soybeans, hay, hogs, dairy cattle are big
crops in the Midwest.
Changing Face of American Farms
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Farms that were once small have become large in acreage
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Large tractors and combines introduced to make farming
easier.
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Grain elevators were introduced to store the copious
amounts of grain.
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The Merchant Exchange in Chicago is the world’s busiest
market for livestock and other farm products.
Linking Industries and Transportation to
Resources
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Minnesota leads the region in iron production
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Illinois and Indiana are coal producing states.
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Automobile industry is concentrated in Michigan.
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Rivers and interstate highways crisscross the region.
Region
Physical
Characteristics
Natural Resources
Economic Activities
Northeast
• Thin, rocky soil
• Steep hills
• Swift Rivers
• Manufacturing
• Excellent harbors
South
• Mild climate
• Ample Rainfall
• Rich Soil
• Oil Reserves
• Farming
• Petrochemicals
Midwest
• Flat Terrain
• Variations in
Climate
• Iron Ore
• Coal
• Farming
• Manufacturing
West
Question for You!!!
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How have natural resources had an impact on the
economy of the Midwest?
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Discuss the auto industry's livelihood in the Midwest over
the past 30 years.
Chapter 7 Section 4:
The West
In this Section:
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Available water
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Natural Resources and the Economy
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Growth of Western Cities
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Conquering Western Distances
General Facts
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13 states make up the West.
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AK, HI, WA, OR, CA, ID, NV, UT, AZ, NM, CO, WY, MT
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Rocky Mountain range, Yellowstone National Park, and The
Grand Canyon are just a few of the many wonders in the West.
Available Water
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Water is very, very limited in the West (Costal Regions).
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San Diego, CA only receives 9 inches of rain per year.
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Vegetation in the desert like places is very short grasses,
shrubs, cactus, and sagebrush.
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Other parts of the west receive adequate rainfall with
lush pine forests.
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Hawaii is tropical in climate while Alaska is tundra.
Natural Resources and the Economy
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Gold, silver, uranium, and other minerals are located
beneath the Rocky Mountains.
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People were drawn to the region due to the numerous
rumors of gold strikes.
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Natural oil and gas deposits located in Prudhoe Bay,
Alaska.
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Fish is a huge resource for Alaska, Hawaii, Washington,
and Oregon.
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Coffee is a big resource for the state of Hawaii.
Growth of Western Cities
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Completion of the first transcontinental railroad in 1869
helped in the process of growing western cities.
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In 1880, the Midwest to Los Angeles railway lowered ticket
prices to $1.
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Los Angeles, USA second biggest city, began as a cattle
town. In 1920, the city attracted new residents with the
development of civil aircraft industry and motion picture
industry.
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Droughts often hit southern California, but that doesn’t
stop people from moving there.
Conquering Western Distances
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Alaska is the largest state but has the least population.
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Very few roads exist in Alaska.
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Juneau, the state capital, can only be reached by boat or
airplane.
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Hawaii is made up of 8 main islands that are located more
than 2000 miles from the US mainland.
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Developed for a fueling station by the US due to trade
with Japan and China.
Region
Physical
Characteristics
Natural Resources
Economic
Activities
Northeast
• Thin, rocky soil
• Steep hills
• Swift Rivers
• Excellent
harbors
• Manufacturing
South
• Mild climate
• Ample Rainfall
• Rich Soil
• Oil Reserves
• Farming
• Petrochemicals
Midwest
• Flat Terrain
• Variations in
Climate
• Iron Ore
• Coal
• Farming
• Manufacturing
West
• Semiarid
• Jagged peaks
• Minerals
• Natural Gas and
Oil
• Mining
• Fishing, Forestry
Question for You!!!
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What might the continued consequences of continued
growth in Western states like California be?