The document provides an overview of the Northeast region of the United States, dividing it into New England and Middle Atlantic states. It describes the states that make up each subregion and their physical geography, climate, and economy. A key point is that the Northeast has the highest population density and urbanization in the country, with many cities founded as colonial ports that later grew into centers of industry and finance, forming a megalopolis from Boston to Washington D.C. The economies of New England and the Middle Atlantic states revolve around services, education, manufacturing, agriculture, fishing, and resource extraction industries like coal mining that developed from the region's physical environment and history.

1. The Northeastern United States Mr. Zunic 7 th Grade Geography

2. What states are included in the Northeastern U.S.? Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island New York Delaware Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia

4. Facts about the Northeast Smallest region in US Highest population Greatest concentration of cities, banks, factories, universities, & transportation centers. New York is the country’s largest city

5. Megalopolis What is a megalopolis? Densely populated urban area What cities are included in the Northeast megalopolis? Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington D.C.

7. Except for Washington D.C., how did the rest of these cities start? Founded in colonial times, grew up as important sea ports Major Industrial & Financial Centers

8. What is Washington D.C? What does D.C. stand for? The United States Capital D.C.- District of Columbia

10. Northeast into 2 Subregions New England Sates Northeastern portion of the country Middle Atlantic States Stretch from Appalachians to Atlantic Coast

11. New England: Landforms Small Ranges in Appalachian Mts. White Mts. (NH) Green Mts. (VT) Longfellow Mts. (ME) Where are the only plains in New England? Along the Atlantic coast and Connecticut river valley

12. New England: Landforms contd Describe New England’s coastline Northern coast (ME)= rugged/rocky with inlets, bays & peninsulas Southern coast is a Moraine What is a Moraine? A ridge of rocks piled up by ice sheets Where can one be found? Nantucket & Martha’s Vineyard

13. New England Physical Features

14. New England: Climate Humid Continental Autumn leaves attract tourists Winter snow makes for great skiing Summer-fog is common along the coast Hurricanes may strike southern New England North Atlantic winter storms called Northeasters

15. New England: Economy Agriculture Dairy farming is most important agriculture activity Short growing season & rocky terrain limit farming Other crops include potatoes & cranberries Fishing Cool shallow water are good fishing Cod & shellfish are valuable US govt has rules to prevent over-fishing

16. New England: Economy Shipbuilding Major industry in colonial New England Builders used wood from the regions forests Nearly all forests are second-growth Schools/Universities Yale, Harvard, MIT, UMass, Uconn, etc…

17. New England Economy

18. Middle Atlantic States: Landforms Coastal Plain Stretches across all Mid Atlantic States except West Virginia This flat plain does not rise much above sea level Long Island & Chesapeake are part of plain

19. Middle Atlantic States: Landforms contd What is an estuary? Body of water where salty seawater & freshwater meet Example of an estuary Chesapeake Bay Piedmont Region slopes down from Appalachians to Costal Plain Where these areas meet, rivers plunge over rapids/waterfalls (Water Power)

21. Middle Atlantic States: Landforms contd Appalachian Mountains Northern Part of Appalachians crosses Mid Atlantic Several rivers pass through Mts. Potomac, Susquehanna, Delaware, Hudson

22. Mid Atlantic Physical Features

23. Middle Atlantic States Climates Two Major Climate Types Northern Part-Humid Continental Southern Part- Humid Subtropical Summers are hot/humid Northeasters in winter Possibility of Hurricanes

24. Middle Atlantic States Economy Agriculture Soil is better for farming However, regions expanding cities have taken over most available farming Coal Mining Mainly in Appalachians of West Virginia and PA Coal is used in steel making industry (Pittsburgh) Manufacturing/Service Major seaports allow easy access to shipping Tourists visit natural or historic sites like Niagara Falls or Gettysburg

26. Middle Atlantic Economy