Think about it… Which pictures shows the Rocky Mountains? Which shows the Appalachian Mountains? How do you know?

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Think about it… Which pictures shows the Rocky Mountains? Which shows the Appalachian Mountains? How do you know?

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Description of the land: Major industries/economic activities: Region 3 states in this region: Description of the land: Major industries/economic activities: Coastal Plain

Group Work: Work with your group. Talking to another group can distract them from their tasks and hinder their learning as well as your own. Direct your attention toward the members of your group at all times. Stay on task. As interesting as the football game or TV show on last night is, you are in class and should remain focused on group assignments.

Which Region?

Which Region?

Which Region?

Which Region?

Which Region?

Which Region?

Which Region?

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Which Region?

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Which region has many thousands of lakes carved by glaciers?

Which Region?

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Which region would you choose to live in? Why? Wrap Up! Which region would you choose to live in? Why?