Bell Work Figure it out with a partner. What kind of business is this? How does it make money? On what kind of land is it located? What are some reasons these people might have set up their business in this location? Is a place like this necessary for them to make a profit? Can you tell what the tall tower in the center is? Why is it there? Do you think it is necessary? Bell Work

Regions of the U.S.

Northeast Smallest and most densely populated Megalopolis- concentration of urban areas Political and financial center Most industrialized

Northeast “Home of America’s 1st Cities 1st industries developed here near rivers. Rivers served 2 purposes Power- moving water Transportation method for moving goods produced Late 1900s manufacturing declined and left this area to be called the “Rust Belt” because of all the old factories that sit rotting.

Northeast- Cultures Cities have large European cultural areas Ex. Greek, Irish, and Italian neighborhoods Most new immigrants are coming from Latin America and Asia

Northeastern Cities Metropolitan areas- city and its surrounding areas New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C.

The Midwest Farming region Leader in Industrial production Slightly less populated that NE Cities linked by Miss. River and Great Lakes

Midwestern Agriculture One of world most productive farming regions Why? Nearly all land is arable- fit for farming Some areas specialize in crops Examples Corn Belt- Nebraska to Ohio Diary Belt- Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan

Midwestern Cities Chicago is the largest Port on Lake Michigan Detroit, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Minneapolis and St. Paul Agricultural or Industrial cities

The South Virginia to Texas Over 30% of the population lives here Traditionally rural and agricultural but today new industries are moving into the area. Many immigrants, especially Hispanic South

Southern Industries Primary industries based on local raw materials are important. Lumber, textiles Agricultural Products- cotton and tobacco The Piedmont is the primary textile producer Mineral energy resources Aerospace and biotechnology industries have recently developed. Tourism

Southern Cities Dallas-Fort Worth Houston Atlanta Miami New Orleans Historically a railroad shipping and cattle-marketing center Today oil, grain and aerospace industries Houston Houston Ship Channel Atlanta Miami New Orleans

The West Largest and most sparsely populated Dry plateaus, deserts and high mountains Transcontinental railroad brought people west

The Interior West Livestock raising and wheat farming are major economic activities Wheat Belt- North and South Dakota, Montana, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado and Texas Irrigation is important to the area Ogallala Aquifer Mining is important to the Rocky Mountains, as well as tourism.

The Pacific States California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are the Pacific States California is the most populous state in the U.S. (34 million) Important agricultural area because there is a year round growing season. Silicon Valley- country’s leading producer of computer technology

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