1. The Geography of the United States

2. The United States is a large country, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. It borders Canada in the north and Mexico in the south. Geographers have divided it into five main physical regions.

3. 5 Physical Regions Atlantic Coastal Plain Atlantic Coastal Plain Appalachian Mountains Appalachian Mountains Central Lowlands Central Lowlands Great Plains Great Plains Western Mountains and Basins Western Mountains and Basins

4. Atlantic Coastal Plain This large fertile plain runs along the Atlantic Coast and the Gulf of Mexico. It extends into part of Texas. This large fertile plain runs along the Atlantic Coast and the Gulf of Mexico. It extends into part of Texas.

5. Appalachian Mountains These tree covered mountains along the eastern United States run several hundred miles inland – from New England in the northeast to Alabama in the south. These tree covered mountains along the eastern United States run several hundred miles inland – from New England in the northeast to Alabama in the south. http://www.promotega.org/uga07010/html/ap palachian_plateau.html

6. Central Lowlands These are flat, fertile grasslands used for farming. They produce vast amounts of food crops. These are flat, fertile grasslands used for farming. They produce vast amounts of food crops.

7. Great Plains This is an area of dry and hilly farms and grasslands, west of the Mississippi River. The Great Plains stretch across the middle of the country and reach northward into Canada. This is an area of dry and hilly farms and grasslands, west of the Mississippi River. The Great Plains stretch across the middle of the country and reach northward into Canada.

8. Western Mountains and Basins The Western United States has mountainous areas such as the Rocky Mountains, the Cascades, and the Sierra Nevada, separated by deserts, valleys, and dry basins. The Western United States has mountainous areas such as the Rocky Mountains, the Cascades, and the Sierra Nevada, separated by deserts, valleys, and dry basins.

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10. Aim: We are going to review the geography of the United States and learn about the geography of New York.

11. Geography of New York Size and Location New York is located in the Northeast region of the United States. New York is located in the Northeast region of the United States. Shaped like a triangle with over 54,000 square miles in area. Shaped like a triangle with over 54,000 square miles in area. New York is the only state that touches both the Atlantic Ocean and a Great Lake. New York is the only state that touches both the Atlantic Ocean and a Great Lake. Because of its location, harbor and waterways, New York is ideally situated for trade. Because of its location, harbor and waterways, New York is ideally situated for trade.

12. Size and Location of New York located in the Northeast region located in the Northeast region touches both the Atlantic Ocean and a Great Lake touches both the Atlantic Ocean and a Great Lake New York is great for trade because it has a lot of waterways and harbors New York is great for trade because it has a lot of waterways and harbors

14. The six Finger Lakes are found in the western part of the state. The six Finger Lakes are found in the western part of the state. The Hudson River starts in the Adirondacks and flows south into the Atlantic Ocean. The Hudson River starts in the Adirondacks and flows south into the Atlantic Ocean. The Mohawk River flows east into the Hudson River. Niagara Falls, near Buffalo, is one of the worlds most spectacular waterfalls. The Mohawk River flows east into the Hudson River. Niagara Falls, near Buffalo, is one of the worlds most spectacular waterfalls. Geography of New York Bodies of Water

15. Bodies of Water in New York Six Finger Lakes, found in the western part of the state Six Finger Lakes, found in the western part of the state The Hudson River starts in the North and flows south into the Atlantic Ocean. The Hudson River starts in the North and flows south into the Atlantic Ocean. The Mohawk River flows east into the Hudson River, joins and flows into Atlantic Ocean The Mohawk River flows east into the Hudson River, joins and flows into Atlantic Ocean Niagara Falls, near Buffalo, is one of the worlds most spectacular waterfalls. Niagara Falls, near Buffalo, is one of the worlds most spectacular waterfalls.

19. Climate refers to an areas weather conditions over a long period. Climate refers to an areas weather conditions over a long period. New York’s climate differs from region to region. New York’s climate differs from region to region. Most of upstate New York has cold winters. Most of upstate New York has cold winters. The “snow belt” – the area around Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse usually receives more than 100 inches of snowfall in a single year. The “snow belt” – the area around Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse usually receives more than 100 inches of snowfall in a single year. The southeast—New York City and Long Island—has milder winters with hot and humid summers. The southeast—New York City and Long Island—has milder winters with hot and humid summers. Geography of New York Climate

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21. New York is often divided into seven (7) distinct regions St. Lawrence Lowlands St. Lawrence Lowlands Adirondack Mountains Adirondack Mountains Great Lakes Plain Great Lakes Plain Appalachian Plateau Appalachian Plateau Hudson and Mohawk Valleys Hudson and Mohawk Valleys New England Upland New England Upland Atlantic Coastal Plain Atlantic Coastal Plain Geography of New York Principal Regions

22. St. Lawrence Lowlands This region, to the northeast, consists of narrow, flat plains extending from the St. Lawrence River to Lake Champlain. This region, to the northeast, consists of narrow, flat plains extending from the St. Lawrence River to Lake Champlain. The region is know for its dairy products and fruit orchids. The region is know for its dairy products and fruit orchids. The largest city is Plattsburgh The largest city is Plattsburgh

24. Adirondack Mountains New York’s Highest Mountains New York’s Highest Mountains Located South of the St. Lawrence River Located South of the St. Lawrence River Poor soil=unsuitable farming Poor soil=unsuitable farming Lake Placid-Winter Olympics has been held there. Lake Placid-Winter Olympics has been held there. Lake George and Ausable Chasm are popular tourist destinations. Lake George and Ausable Chasm are popular tourist destinations. Fort Ticonderoga, was built by the French in 1755 to control the area. Fort Ticonderoga, was built by the French in 1755 to control the area.

26. Great Lakes Plain Northwestern New York Northwestern New York Wide, flat plain extending eastward from Lake Erie and Ontario. Wide, flat plain extending eastward from Lake Erie and Ontario. Apples, cherries, and peaches grow in regions fertile soil Apples, cherries, and peaches grow in regions fertile soil Season is short because of the great deal of snow Season is short because of the great deal of snow Buffalo-state’s second largest city located on Lake Erie Buffalo-state’s second largest city located on Lake Erie Rochester-know for optics and photography Rochester-know for optics and photography Syracuse-developed around a salt spring Syracuse-developed around a salt spring

28. Appalachian Plateau Appalachian Plateau occupies most of the south western New York. Appalachian Plateau occupies most of the south western New York. Several land features- Catskill Mountains, and Finger Lakes Several land features- Catskill Mountains, and Finger Lakes The Corning Company and Cornell University are located in this region. The Corning Company and Cornell University are located in this region. Finger Lakes are know for their vineyards. Finger Lakes are know for their vineyards.

30. Hudson and Mohawk Valleys Cut through the New York’s highland regions, providing one of the best passages through the Appalachians. Cut through the New York’s highland regions, providing one of the best passages through the Appalachians. Gave early New Yorkers access to the Great Lakes and the Midwest. Gave early New Yorkers access to the Great Lakes and the Midwest. The Erie Canal, New York Central Railroad, and the New York Thruway were later built along this route. The Erie Canal, New York Central Railroad, and the New York Thruway were later built along this route. Fertile Soil = fruit orchids and dairy farms Fertile Soil = fruit orchids and dairy farms Waterfalls provide a source of water power, once used for factories and now used for hydroelectricity. Waterfalls provide a source of water power, once used for factories and now used for hydroelectricity. Albany-Capital of New York State is located in this region Albany-Capital of New York State is located in this region

31. New England Upland Low mountains and rolling hills, running along New York’s eastern border of New England. Low mountains and rolling hills, running along New York’s eastern border of New England.

32. Atlantic Coastal Plain Wide, flat plain running along the east coast of the United States. It includes, New York and Long Island. Wide, flat plain running along the east coast of the United States. It includes, New York and Long Island. Long Island extends 120 miles out into the Atlantic Ocean. Shaped like a giant fish Long Island extends 120 miles out into the Atlantic Ocean. Shaped like a giant fish Nassau and Suffolk counties Nassau and Suffolk counties New York City-largest city New York City-largest city Five boroughs- Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island Five boroughs- Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island Manhattan-center of life; theatres, universities, museums. Manhattan-center of life; theatres, universities, museums. Many ethnic communities; China Town, Little Italy, Harlem Many ethnic communities; China Town, Little Italy, Harlem

34. Wide variety of natural resources Wide variety of natural resources Most valuable=forests (cover almost half the state) Most valuable=forests (cover almost half the state) Fertile Soil- apples, grapes, and vegetables, and raise dairy cattle, poultry, hogs and sheep. Fertile Soil- apples, grapes, and vegetables, and raise dairy cattle, poultry, hogs and sheep. New York’s rivers, lakes and streams = resources for transportation, power for hydroelectricity, and fish New York’s rivers, lakes and streams = resources for transportation, power for hydroelectricity, and fish Mineral Deposits, including sand, gravel, zinc, gypsum, salt, and iron ore. Mineral Deposits, including sand, gravel, zinc, gypsum, salt, and iron ore. Geography of New York Natural Resources