Physical Regions of the United States Physical Map of The United States.
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Physical Regions of the United States Physical Map of The United States
Transcript of Physical Regions of the United States Physical Map of The United States.
Physical Regions of the United States
Physical Map of The United States
THE PACIFIC COAST-The westernmost region of the United States
- Includes Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles
INTERMOUNTAIN REGION
- Rugged terrain limits where people can live
-Includes Salt Lake City, mountain peaks, deserts, and the Grand Canyon
ROCKY MOUNTAINS- Includes the Rock Mountains
- Some of America’s highest elevations
-Region includes Denver, CO
INTERIOR PLAINS
- Between the Rockies and the Appalachian Mts- Large lowland area-Great Plains are to the west- Central Plains to the east
OZARK HIGHLANDS
- Extend across southern Missouri and N. Arkansas- Forests- Includes mountains- Industries include forestry, agriculture, and mining
APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS- Run along the eastern part of N. America- Extend from Canada to GA and Mississippi.- Highest peak 6,684 in N.C.
CANADIAN SHIELD
- Extends into part of parts of Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota
COASTAL PLAINS- Easternmost region of North America
- First region of the U.S. settled by Europeans
- Flat lowland area- Includes, NYC, Boston, Philadelphia
