2. Where is Maryland located? Maryland is located along the Atlantic coast of the United States. It is near the center of those states which border on the Atlantic Ocean. Maryland has three regions. A region is an area with one or more similar features which makes it different from the areas around it.

3. Where is Maryland located? Do Now: On your map circle where we live.

4. What Borders Maryland? East – bordered by Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean. South – touches Virginia and W. Virginia. West – because of its shape Maryland’s western neighbors are the same as those on the south. North – Pennsylvania and Delaware is part of a small section of the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

5. What are the three Regions of Maryland? The state of Maryland has three main regions. 1.The Atlantic Coastal Plain 2.The Piedmont Plateau 3.The Appalachian Region.

6. Atlantic Coastal Plain The Atlantic Coastal Plain includes the entire Eastern Shore and part of the Western Shore. There is little elevation on the Eastern Shore but rises to almost 400 feet on the Western Shore. It covers about half of the state's land area. The region has lowland and some marshes. There are many rivers and streams. The Chesapeake Bay is also in this region. Because of the flat land and mid temperatures, the region has excellent farmland. The Delmarva Peninsula is found in the Atlantic Coastal Plain Region. It is made up of sections of Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware.

7. Piedmont Plateau The Piedmont Plateau is located in the central part of the state. The elevation rises to between 800 and 1200 feet. The region begins at the fall line. There are rolling hills and large rocks. The region has rivers, waterfalls, and rapids. Many cities and factories are located here. The farmland and climate are good for growing corn, wheat, and hay.

8. Appalachian Region The Appalachian Region is located farthest to the west. The elevation of this region is more than 1000 feet with the highest point being 3,360 feet. Many forests cover the region. The Allegheny Mountains, which are part of the Appalachian Mountain Range, are found in the extreme western part of the region. There are ridges and valleys. Deep Creek Lake is located here. It is cooler in the Appalachian Region than in the rest of the state because of the mountains. It is a good area for the lumber industry because of the many trees. Apples grow well in this region due to the cool climate.