Physical Regions of the United States Physical Map of The United States
Physical Regions of the United States
Physical Map of The United States
THE PACIFIC COAST-The westernmost region of the United States
- Includes Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles
INTERMOUNTAIN REGION
- Rugged terrain limits where people can live
-Includes Salt Lake City, mountain peaks, deserts, and the Grand Canyon
ROCKY MOUNTAINS- Includes the Rock Mountains
- Some of America’s highest elevations
-Region includes Denver, CO
INTERIOR PLAINS
- Between the Rockies and the Appalachian Mts- Large lowland area-Great Plains are to the west- Central Plains to the east
OZARK HIGHLANDS
- Extend across southern Missouri and N. Arkansas- Forests- Includes mountains- Industries include forestry, agriculture, and mining
APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS- Run along the eastern part of N. America- Extend from Canada to GA and Mississippi.- Highest peak 6,684 in N.C.
CANADIAN SHIELD
- Extends into part of parts of Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota
COASTAL PLAINS- Easternmost region of North America
- First region of the U.S. settled by Europeans
- Flat lowland area- Includes, NYC, Boston, Philadelphia