1. REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES

2. Our nation has very diverse regions. From
rocky shorelines to mountains, we live in
different environments from cities to
suburbs to rural areas.
People from all over the world have
settled into our many regions. For example,
Asians have settled in the West. The
Southwest and Southeast have many
Hispanics.
If you farm, you might live in the
Midwest. If you mine, you might live
in the Mountain West.
Regions are described by their landforms,
vegetation, and climate. They are also
defined by culture and economy. Let’s look
at six U.S. regions that share common
features and also have unique differences.
Exploring Regions
diverse: different or varied

3. THE NORTHEAST The Northeast region includes states from
Maine to Pennsylvania. Much of the region
has mountains and coastal plains.
Landforms
The White, the Appalachian, the Green,
and the Adirondack mountain ranges tower
above the land. A coastal plain runs along
the Atlantic Ocean. Lake Ontario, Lake
Erie, and the St. Lawrence River define the
western side.
Saint Lawrence River
Green Mountains in Vermont

6. Smokey Mountains

7. The French Quarter in New Orleans, LA Charlotte, North Carolina

8. The Ozark Mountains in Arkansas
The Black Hills of South Dakota

10. CHICAGO
Wheat
Corn

12. Southwest Desert
Colorado River

13. Cactus
Texas Wildflowers

14. Navajo Culture
Phoenix, Arizona

15. Great Basin National Park
Mount Elbert, Colorado
Great Basin National Park
Salt Flats of Utah

16. Evergreen
Yellowstone Park
California Gold Rush

17. Mount McKinley, Alaska
Death Valley
Maui, Hawaii

18. Active Volcano in Hawaii Sierra Nevada Mountains

19. Pacific Coast Highway

20. Chinatown in San Francisco
Los Angeles
California Farms