unit 3 Flashcards
what is a metropolitan area
a large city together w its suburbs
which of the following is at the top of the urban heiarchy
metropolis
where were the earliest u.s. cities located?
on Atlantic Ocean ports
where does the u.s. rank among the nations in populations
third
where is the u.s. ranked among other nations in area
fourth
where people make decisions about their own business
free enterprise
physical characteristics of the pacific
mild
wet
marine coast line
mountains
physical characteristics of the core
poor soil w rich minerals
cold climate
swampy
rich soil
mild climate
physical characteristics of the prairie
cool lake lazy rivers Rock formations semi arid Great Plains
physical characteristics of the Atlantic
rugged coastline
scenic hill
mild climate
maritime
what factor in the west is most important in where people and businesses are located
the supply of water
what climate is most common in the west
arid and semi arid
what is grain exchange
a place where buyers make deals for grain
what helped the northeast grow
water for transportation, fishing, and water power
which two features helped the south to grow
good soil and a warm climate
