Ch.1 Lesson 1: Land and Water

This region is one of the flattest areas in the United States. Many people work on farms or mine for coal and iron in this region.

• Southeast Region

• Midwest Region

• Northeast Region

The United States is divided into 5 of these based on their location and the landforms they share.

• Regions

• States

• Continents

• Countries

The form or shape of part of Earth's surface.

• Landforms

• Continents

• Oceans

• Mountains

The largest land areas on Earth

• Continents

• Oceans

• Mountains

• Islands

These are made of salt water. They are the largest bodies of water on earth.

• Oceans

• Lakes

• Rivers

• Seas

The Rocky Mountains are in this region. Many people visit this region to hike, fish, camp, and go to the beaches.

• West Region

• Southeast Region

• Midwest Region

In this region, the deserts are home to many native Americans. Many of the states in this region were once a part of Mexico.

• Southwest

• Northeast

• Southeast

• Midwest

To dig for materials.

• Mine

• Farm

• Fish

• Hike

Sun-dried bricks

• Adobe

• Concrete

• Wood

• Stone

This region is best known for its long coastlines. People come here to fish and visit the beaches. Farther inland, many people farm the rich soil.

• West Region

• Midwest Region

• Southeast Region