CH 4: The United States East of the Mississippi River

This is a cluster of 5 huge lakes located in the American Midwest and central Canada

Cotton is grown in the southeast because of the

The waterway connects the Midwest to seaports all over the world Lake Superior to the ATL Ocean

Term refers to ocean storms that span hundreds of miles with winds of 74 miles per hour

Minerals are natural substances such as iron ore, gold, and zinc

The Mississippi River has affected the settlement patterns, economy, and lifestyle of Americans

Missouri & Ohio Rivers are _ that feed into the Mississippi River, adding strength and volume.

What two well-known mountain ranges are part of the Appalachian Mountain system?

These mountains are the oldest and longest chain in the US East of the Miss. River

Which is the largest subregion in the eastern United States?

Rivers are good examples of physical systems that form political boundaries

Similar to a region, ________ has special features that make it unique

In which subregion is Washington, D.C., our nation's capital, located?

What has caused the mountains in the Appalachian Mountain system to wear down over time?

The eastern United States is nearly surrounded by water

The United States east of the Mississippi River is divided into four subregions.

Coastal regions tend to have mild climates because

Where did many of the first English colonists settle during the 1600s?

The climate is the same all throughout the eastern United States

This Ohio River is a ____ to the Mississippi River

An area where waterfalls flow from high to lower ground is called a _____.

Minerals like iron ore can be processed into _____.

___ is a major industry in the US east of the Miss. River

The Great Lakes border the United States and Mexico.

In which states does the Mississippi River begin?