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Water and
MountainsObjective:
We will learn where and what kind of landforms are found in the United States
Ustaadhah Mariam Annor
The Mississippi River• The longest river in the United States is
the Mississippi River.
• It is over 2,000 miles long.
• The name “Mississippi” came from the Native Americans, who called it “misi-zuhi”, meaning Great River.
• The Mississippi starts in the state of Minnesota, flowing southwards toward and ending in the Gulf of Mexico.
• It starts in Minnesota and travels along the borders of Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.
• During the early days of the United States, there were huge paddle boats that traveled up and down the Mississippi.
• It was a very important means of transportation.
Other Large River Systems
• Ohio River
• Columbia River
• Missouri River
Dams• People use waterways to build dams.
• A dam is a barrier that holds water.
• Dams can provide power and electricity.
• The can also be used to collect water for use in different states where there is a shortage of water.
Hoover Dam
• One of the best-known dams is the Hoover Dam in Nevada.
• It is in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River.
Mountain Ranges• Another natural landform is the mountain
ranges. The Appalachian Mountains run down the eastern states.
• The Rocky Mountains cover much of the western United States.
The Rocky Mountains
• The Rocky Mountains cover much of the western United States.
• They stretch over 3,000 miles from British Columbia in western Canada to New Mexico in the United States.
• Higher than the Appalachians.
The Appalachians Mountains
• The Appalachian Mountains run down the eastern states.
• They begin in Maine and can be found all the way in Mississippi and Alabama.
• They are some of the oldest mountains in the world.
Review Questions -write your answers down-
1) What is the longest river in the United States?
2) Where is this river located?
3) Name 3 landforms that can be found in the United States?
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