1. Regions of the United States

2. North East Let’s share facts!

3. E Primary economic activities: Iron and steel, petroleum and lumber

4. Secondary, Tertiary and Quaternary Activities: Electronics, communications, chemicals, medical research, finance and tourism

5. Northeast S Population:20% of the US population Most densely populated America’s “gateway”? Entry for millions of immigrants along the Atlantic coast

6. What is a megalopolis? Region surrounded by large cities growing together What is the name of the largest megalopolis? “Boswash” –from Boston to Washington D.C.

7. P Land area: Only 5% of the land area -Near Lake Superior, Lake Erie, Atlantic Ocean, Hudson River, St. Lawrence River

8. N Use natural resources to make $$$ Oil, steel, lumber, petroleum and lumber

9. Midwest Let’s share facts!

10. E Known as America’s “heartland” and “bread basket”…why? What do they produce? Produce: corn, wheat, soybeans, meat, dairy goods

11. What type of industries are found in the Midwest? steel, auto making, meat packing, food processing, farm equipment, grain milling

12. S Population: 25% of the US population How is the Midwest changing? -# of farms is declining People are employed in providing services than in traditional industries…what economic activity are they shifting to? Primary and secondary shifting to tertiary level Why? People and businesses are moving to the suburbs and metropolitan areas (urban).

13. P What type of climate is found in the Midwest? Humid continental –fertile soil and favorable climate Missouri Wisconsin Michigan Land area: 20% of land area

14. South

15. “Old South” Early settlement 11 out of 16 states joined the confederacy Culturally diverse settlers “New South” First Economy: agriculture –cotton, tobacco, fruits, peanuts, rice Livestock production

16. E The south is also called the “rustbelt”…Why??? Industries-petroleum, steel, chemicals, food- processing, textiles and electronics

17. S Population: More than 33% of U.S. population How has the use of air conditioning affected this region? Gave a boost to the oil, coal, natural gas, and water industry

18. P Why is the south called the “Sunbelt”? Climate: Humid-subtropical South Carolina Florida Land area: 25% of land area Very large coastal plain –Gulf and Atlantic

19. West Location: Stretches the Great Plains to the Pacific Ocean, includes Alaska and Hawaii. Land area : Covers 50% Population: Only 20% of population, but most rapidly growing region.

20. Contains California, the country’s most populous state….why do so many people live there??? (almost 40 million is the population) Because of excellent farmland, good harbors, and mild climate!

21. Contains county’s second larges city, Los Angeles. Why is it the largest city??? Because it is the West’s cultural and commercial center.

22. Economic activities: Farming, ranching, food processing, logging, fishing, mining, oil refining, tourism, filmmaking, and production of computers. Good harbors are excellent to trade with what country??? Asia!

23. Muy importante!!! What are the 2 main reasons people are migrating to the Southwest??? Air-conditioning and irrigation!!!

24. Main Ideas 1.What changes have taken place in the industrial base of the Northeast? 2. What role did water play in the Midwest? 3. What industries are found in the South today? 4. How did California become the nation’s most populous state?