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Northeast Region
Northeast Region review
Appalachian Mountains | One of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, and located in the Northeast region |
Appalachian Trail | longest hiking trail in the world |
Land in the lower part of the Northeast is good for farming. True or False? | True - and the upper part of the region is NOT. The upper region is very rocky. |
What is the most important waterway in the Northeast region? | Erie Canal |
Which ocean are many of the states in the Northeast region located along? | Atlantic Ocean |
The climate is very cold in the Northeast region all year long. True or False? | False - the weather is very different throughout the year, with four different seasons ranging from hot to cold. |
What is a northeaster? | A northeaster is a severe storm that brings over a foot of snow. |
The northeast region has many forests, and logging is an important industry. True or False? | True |
Why are rivers and waterfalls important to the Northeast region? | The running water is used to produce power. The power is used to run machines and make the NE a manufacturing center. |
New York City is the smallest city in the United States. True or False? | FALSE - it is the largest city in the United States |
What is aquaculture? | Raising fish on farms so that the fish can be sold for food |
Resources of the Northeast region include.... | granite, coal, and marble |
Fish and shellfish are popular foods in the Northeast True or False? | True - Clam chowder, crab cakes, and lobster are among the most popular foods in the region |
Niagara Falls is a large waterfall on the border between the United States and Canada. True or False? | True - it is the second largest waterfall in the world |