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1
Regions of the United States
The Northeast
2
The Northeast
  • The Northeast can be subdivided into two smaller
    regions
  • New England Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont,
    Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island,
  • Mid-Atlantic States New York, New Jersey,
    Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia
    and the District of Columbia

3
Physical Geography of Northeast
  • Northern Appalachian mountains run through most
    of the northeastern states, causing little
    farmland, except in valley areas.
  • Deep bays exist, allowing for port towns.
  • Jagged, rocky coastline in northern areas.

4
Climate and Vegetation of Northeast
  • No Dry Season- this area receives precipitation
    throughout the year.
  • Cold, snowy winters and hot summers.
  • Moderate growing season that decreases as you
    go north.
  • Vegetation is mixed forests with deciduous and
    coniferous trees.

5
Historical Geography of the Northeast
  • The Northeast has the longest history of European
    settlement .
  • Historically, the Northeast has been the
    gateway to immigrants.
  • Established itself as the financial and
    manufacturing hub early in the industrial
    revolution.

6
Population Geography of the Northeast
  • Population is concentrated in the Megalopolis
    that runs from Boston to Washington (AKA
    Boswash). Includes the cities of Boston,
    Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington D.C.
    Also Pittsburgh and Buffalo.
  • This is the most densely populated region in the
    United States.

7
Economic Geography of the Northeast
  • The New England states have a long history of
    maritime industry, although forestry exists
    inland with a little farming.
  • The Mid-Atlantic states dominate the financial
    sector of the U.S., advertising, manufacturing.
  • This region is the home to most major
    corporations in the United States.

8
Land Use in the Northeast
  • Dairy Farming (think Vermont)
  • Farming
  • Timber
  • Maritime Activity
  • Some Mining
  • Note As you go north, the growing season
    shortens, which limits farming. In part of the
    Northeast, timber is a primary economic activity.

9
New England Legacy
  • New England is famous for its prep schools and
    is home to some of the most elite Universities in
    the world Harvard, Yale, MIT, Boston College,
    Brown, and Dartmouth (just to name a few).
  • One of the best resources New England has is its
    educated population.

10
Geography of Northeast Mid-Atlantic
  • South of New England, the Mid-Atlantic states
    enjoy warmer weather and a longer growing season.
  • The economy has more farming activity and has
    less maritime activity, although major shipping
    waterways are present.
  • Major cities are located on these major
    waterways New York on the Hudson R., Philly is
    on the Delaware, and Baltimore is located on
    Chesapeake Bay.

11
More on the Mid-Atlantic States
  • This area is a transition zone between the
    Northeast (New England in particular) and the
    South, especially the states of Virginia and W.
    Virginia.
  • Heritage is also centered on colonial times and
    the American Revolution, much like New England.
  • Home to Washington D.C., the political center of
    the U.S.
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