The United States Chapter 5-7

Physical Geography Features of the eastern coast are younger than in the west Piedmont- area at or near the base of the mountain(stretches from New Jersey to Alabama) Basin- low area of land, generally surrounded by mountains

Death Valley Located at the western edge of the Great Basin is Death Valley(lowest point in North America). It lies 282 feet below Sea Level and has recorded the second highest temperature ever degrees!!

Death Valley

Climate Has 11 different climate types, more than any other nation Climate is influenced by mountains, westerly winds, middle latitude location and ocean currents

Human Geography The U.S. is the most culturally diverse population in the world Mostly of Euro decent, but recent trends have Latinos and Asians on the rise Every major world religion is present here, but mostly protestant and catholic

Population Distribution Greatest concentration is on the east coast and in California The three largest cities are: New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago Suburbs are growing and inner cities are decaying