Chapter 4, Lesson 1

What is the eastern border of the Northeast?

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

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

Farther south on the Coastal Plain, farmers grow __________.

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

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

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

snowstorms with strong winds

These mountains cut through the western part of the region.

How many seasons does the Northeast have? Name them.

What is the most important industry along the Atlantic Coast?

a huge slow-moving mass of ice

a protected area of water where ships can dock safely

The inland hills provide pasture grasses for what animals?

Glaciers covered much of the Northeast during this time period.