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English 15 Public

Geography of the Northeast

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What is the eastern border of the Northeast?

the Atlantic Ocean

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a protected area of water where ships can dock safely

harbor

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These mountains cut through the western part of the region.

Appalachian Mountains

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a huge slow-moving mass of ice

glacier

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Glaciers covered much of the Northeast during this time period.

Ice Age

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When the glaciers moved, they formed deep basins. When the glaciers melted, the water filled these basins, forming __________.

lakes

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How many seasons does the Northeast have? Name them.

4 -- Winter, Summer, Spring, and Autumn (Fall)

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The northern part of the region has rocky soil and a cool climate, but people still farm there, growing what? (Name two)

potatoes, blueberries and cranberries

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Farther south on the Coastal Plain, farmers grow __________.

corn and other vegetables

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snowstorms with strong winds

blizzards

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The inland hills provide pasture grasses for what animals?

dairy cows

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Some people in the Northeast mine stone for a living. What are two kinds of rocks that are mined in Northeastern states like Vermont?

marble and granite

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a large, open pit cut into the ground from which stone is mined

quarry

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Trees can be used for many different things. Name four of these uses that were discussed in our reading.

lumber, toothpicks, paper, fruit, sap (for maple syrup)

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What is the most important industry along the Atlantic Coast?

fishing

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